Sint Maarten Telecommunication Operating Company N.V., a public limited liability company herein after referred to as “TelEm” will collect personal information such as name, address, date of birth and email address with your explicit consent only. TelEm does not collect or store credit card information. When you supply information for a specific purpose, we use the information for that purpose only. TelEm is committed to respecting your privacy and to complying with applicable data protection and privacy laws. The TelEm Privacy Policy is provided to help you understand how we collect, use, protect, and otherwise deal with your personal information.
You acknowledge that by providing your personal information to TelEm, you consent to the processing of your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You should read this policy in conjunction with our General Terms and Conditions.
Personal Information Collection
TelEm collects and use your personal information with your knowledge and consent and typically when you:
- Use TelEm’s products and services that are offered;
- Make customer enquiries;
- Respond to communications from us (such as SMS, emails, or surveys);
- Interact with TelEm’s website such as applying for a service, or using online services;
- Participate on TelEm’s social media pages such as Facebook;
- Participate in TelEm’s promotional events, incentive or loyalty programs;
- Provide information through TelEm’s Help Desk by which you have consented to provide your personal information.
Types of Information Collected
The types of personal information that TelEm may collect include, but are not limited to:
- Contact information (such as name, address, email address and telephone number);
- Identification information (such as ID number and date of birth);
- Demographic information (such as age and gender);
- Photographs or videos such as those that you may submit for contests or prizewinning competitions;
- Product specific information (such as preference, friends and family who you choseto include in your service plan, credit limit)
- Service account information (such as call usage, account balances, transactionhistory, credit information, billing, loyalty points)
Use
Any personal information collected by TelEm will be used in support of the intended purposes stated at the time at which it was collected, and subject to any preferences indicated by you. We may otherwise use your personal information to assist with service related issues, technical support, billing purposes, to enhance your customer service experience by providing you with specific products and services tailored to meet your needs, for general marketing campaigns, network protection, legal and regulatory compliance.
Mobile Applications
TelEm may offer and request your participation in various mobile applications to enhance user experience. If you chose to use our mobile apps, we may obtain information in connection with your download. TelEm will use the information collected in accordance with this Privacy Policy. You may at any time uninstall the relevant app for which you have registered.
Sharing
TelEm Group does not sell, trade, transfer or otherwise share your personal identifiable information. The only exceptions to this rule are the following:
- If you specifically authorize TelEm to do so, like for the publishing of your name and phone number in our directory;
- If required by law and disclosure is necessary to comply with a court order orsimilar legal process;
- With TelEm Group service providers, field engineers, contractors who work on ourbehalf.
Data Retention
TelEm Group retains service specific data for no longer than is strictly necessary to achieve the purpose for which the data is collected.
Security
TelEm is committed to the protection of your data and takes appropriate measures to prevent misuse, loss, unauthorized access, unwanted disclosure, and unauthorized alteration. TelEm provides physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect information we process and maintain. Access to your information is limited to authorized employees and contractors who need to know that information in order to operate, develop and/or improve our services.
TelEm ensures secure data transfers using well-known security technologies and practices to secure data from unauthorized access or interception, such as security software, a virus scanner, and firewalls. We send your data via a secure internet connection. You can tell by the “https” in the address bar. Telem cannot accept responsibility for any unauthorised access or loss of personal information that is beyond our control.
Cookies/Tracking Technologies
TelEm may use functional, analytical and tracking cookies to maximize the user experience and performance of the website and services. A cookie is a small text file that is stored in the browser of your computer, tablet or smartphone when you visit this website for the first time. You can choose to decline or disable cookies, and the information will not be collected. In addition, you can delete all information previously stored through your browser’s settings. If you choose to decline cookies, some of the functionality of a website may be impaired.
Privacy Support & Inquiries
If you have concerns or questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@telemgroup.sx or +1 721 5460100.
Changes to Privacy Policy
TelEm reserves the right to amend or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and in response to changes in applicable data protection and privacy legislation. Notice of any such change along with the revised policy will be posted on our website.
Effective date: September 15, 2022