Privacy Policy
This privacy policy provides information on privacy practices and the principles governing the processing of personal data in relation to the website and services of SIA "Forest and Wood Products Research and Development Institute" (MeKA). To contact us regarding data processing issues, please email meka@e-koks.lv.
What information do we collect?
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us via email, by completing web-based forms, and through other direct communication with you.
When submitting a testing application, you must provide your first name, surname, contact details, company name and any other information you wish to provide.
How do we use the personal data we collect?
We may use the personal data we collect to:
- provide you with the services and information you have requested,
- process your testing applications and prepare the necessary documents,
- provide you with effective customer support,
- help prevent threats or fraudulent activities,
- send you informational messages, provided you have explicitly consented to receiving them,
- comply with legal requirements.
We may share your information with third parties in order to comply with legal requirements, cooperate with supervisory authorities, help prevent criminal activities and protect our, your and other persons’ legal rights.
How do we protect personal data?
We use various technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal data. Your personal data is accessible only to a limited number of people, specifically authorised individuals.
How long do we retain personal data?
We retain your personal data for as long as we need it in accordance with the purpose for which it was collected and as permitted or required by regulatory requirements.
How do we use cookies?
Cookies are small text files that the websites you visit store on your computer. They are used to ensure the website functions properly and to provide information to the website owners.
This website may set the following cookies:
- Functional cookies. These cookies are necessary for you to navigate the website and use its features.
- Google Analytics cookies. These cookies are used to collect website traffic statistics. We use this information to improve the website’s performance.
How to opt out of cookies?
To opt out of receiving cookies, you can use the private browsing mode provided by most browsers. Any cookies created in private browsing mode are deleted as soon as you close all browser windows.
Your rights regarding personal data
If you are a data subject under the EU GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right of access. You have the right to obtain information about why and how your personal data is being processed, as well as to receive a copy of it free of charge.
- Right to rectification. You have the right to have inaccurate or incomplete personal data rectified without undue delay.
- Right to be forgotten. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal data and to have it erased as soon as the data is no longer necessary.
- Right to restrict processing. You have the right to have the processing of your personal data restricted under certain circumstances.
- Right to object. You have the right to object to the processing of your data at any time, provided there is no legitimate basis for it.
- Other rights under the GDPR. For more information, please visit the EU’s data protection website.