Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement

Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) does not knowingly collect or use personal information from children younger than 18 years old. We do not knowingly allow children to order our products, communicate with us or use any of our online services. If you are a parent and become aware that your children have provided us with information, please contact us using one of the methods specified below and we will work with you to address this issue. 

2.5 What are your rights?     

Under data protection legislation, you have rights including: 

• Your right of access – You have the right to ask us for a copy of your personal information once every 12 months 

• Your right to rectification – You have the right to ask us to rectify personal information you think is inaccurate. You also have the right to ask us to complete information you think is incomplete. 

• Your right to erasure – You have the right to ask us to erase your personal information in certain circumstances. 

• Your right to restriction of processing – You have the right to ask us to restrict the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.’ 

• Your right to object to processing (only when based on consent) – You have the right to object to Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) processing under certain circumstances.  

• Your right to data portability – You have the right to ask that we transfer the personal information you gave us to another organization, or to you, in certain circumstances. 

• Non - discrimination: you have the right not to be discriminated against for making use of any of your above rights. We may, however, offer you financial incentives permitted by law which can result in different prices, rates, or quality levels. ​

You are not required to pay any fare for exercising your rights. If you make a request, we have 45 days to respond to you. When exercising your right, we will request that you provide us with sufficient information to allow us to verify that you are the person whom we collected personal information about (“verifiable request”). You can do this by using the email address you used to place an order for example. 

2.6 Data Processing within 3NSquare 

The 3NSquare intend to establish several offices worldwide. These offices shall work closely together. Employees in our offices only have access to personal data as far as this is required for them to do their job. 

Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) takes measures to sufficiently protect your personal data. To achieve this, we use means that fit our activities, the nature and size of our company, and the sort of data we process. We do this to prevent unauthorized access to, adjustment, disclosure or loss of personal data. 

We expect that you also contribute to the safekeeping of your personal data by keeping your login details (e-mail address and password) secret. Never share your login details with anyone and treat them with care. 

Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) does only stores your information as long as necessary to achieve the purposes your information is used for, unless the data has to be stored longer due to legal requirements (such as a retention obligation). How long certain data is stored depends on the nature of the data and the purposes for which it is processed. The storage period can therefore differ per purpose. 

Because of the global presence of 3NSquare, we may share information about you and transfer it to countries in the world where we do business. It can happen that your data is processed outside of the European Union. Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) makes sure that your data is well protected. While our products are available outside of the European Union. 3NSquare.com is not designed to be accessed/used outside of the European Union. 

Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) might provide your personal data to trusted Third parties which include: 

• Affiliate companies: Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) being a group of entities, your data might be made available to other entities part of the Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) group 

• Service Providers: your data might be transferred to various of our service providers such as delivery services, cloud storage, customer service, marketing, etc. 

• Other entities: your data might be shared on demand with law enforcement entities, the government, legal representatives, etc. 

• In the event of reorganization (merger, acquisition, etc.), your data might be shared with the newly formed entity. 

Your data is shared with the aforementioned Third parties for the following reasons: 

• You have given your express consent for this; or 

• The agreement you have with us needs to be executed; or 

• Because Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) has a collaboration with another party in the context of improving our products and services; or 

• An obligation by law; or 

• To prevent or fight fraud or potential/suspected fraud; 

• If necessary for the business management of 3NSquare. ​

Some of the external companies we work with are based outside the European Union. This means that the data can be stored on servers outside of Europe. Different legislations concerning personal data apply there. Third parties to which your data might be sent to is protected by appropriate measures including obligations binding on these companies and imposed to them by 3NSquare. 

This Privacy Policy and Cookie statement is not applicable to Third  party Web Shops that are linked to the Web Shop. Besides that the Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement is also not applicable to data collected by companies such as Google. You can adjust your preferences yourself in your Google account. Consult their Privacy Policy for this. 

Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) can in no way be held accountable or responsible for the way in which third parties and companies deal with your (personal) data. Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) always advises that you read the Privacy Policy and Cookie Statements on the relevant Web Shops and from the relevant companies. 

3. USE OF COOKIES 

3.1 What are cookies? 

As with many Web Shops, Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) uses cookies and files similar to cookies and technologies such as “web beacons” (hereafter: “Cookies”). 

A Cookie is a small text file that is sent with the Web Shop page via your browser, it is then saved on a hard drive of your computer, phone or tablet. 

Cookies are for example used to save passwords and personal settings, so that you don’t have to fill those in the next time you visit the Web Shop. 

Below it will be explained how the Web Shop uses Cookies, where the Cookies come from and why they are used. For the optimization of our own ads and those from third parties the following data, amongst others, is collected: 

• Purchased products 

• Viewed products 

• Order value 

• How did the customer get on the Web Shop 

In part 4.2, we will describe how Cookies can be rejected and removed.

3.1.1 Functional Cookies 

Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) uses Cookies, such as Google Analytics to remember your chosen settings and entered data during your visit to our Web Shop. These Cookies make browsing our Web Shop easier because certain data does not have to be re-entered every time. 

In addition, Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) can use Cookies that are necessary to make the Web Shop function well, even when you visit the Web Shop on your mobile phone or tablet. 

3.1.2 A/B Testing Cookies 

Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) continuously tests its Web Shop to be able to provide the best user experience. Because of that, Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) uses so-called A/B testing Cookies by third parties. With A/B tests, there are two different variants of the Web Shop, or parts of the Web Shop shown to visitors to determine which one works best. As such, this Cookie determines which version of the Web Shop you see. 

3.1.3 Webshop Analysis Cookies 

On the Web Shop, Cookies are used that keep track of which pages you have visited. This information is collected, amongst others, by web analysis services Google Analytics, Pingdom, Hotjar, Google Tag Manager, TVSquared, Zoovu, Zendesk, Content Square, Speedcurve and Clarity. 

These web analysis services use Cookies to analyse how visitors use the Web Shop. The Cookies are used to save visitor information, such as the time the visit to the Web Shop took place, or whether the visitor has visited the Web Shop before and via which Web Shop the visitor ended up on the webpage. 

The generated information about your Web Shop use is, in most cases, sent to the servers of the relevant web analysis services. The web analysis services use this information to evaluate how you use the Web Shop, to create reports about the Web Shop activities and to offer you other services pertaining to the use of the Web Shop and the internet. Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) uses the aggregated data from the reports for further optimising of the Web Shop. 

Google Analytics is a website behaviour analysis tool. It does not collect personally identifiable information. IP addresses are masked before they get stored by Google. Google Analytics collects and processes browsing behaviour, allowing us to identify bottlenecks on our website, and troubleshoot any potential issues our customers may encounter. In general, it helps us get a picture of how our customers interact with our website, and we can use that information accordingly to improve our platform. 

Google Tag Manager is a tool that manages our cookie placement. It allows us to make quick changes to the way information is sent and received. (for example, we build our 3 rd party connections through this tool and can and will block irrelevant cookies from there). 

Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) refers to the privacy policy of the relevant web analysis services in which is described how they deal with your (personal) data when their products and services, amongst which web analysis, are being used. 

3.1.4 Affiliate Cookies 

On the Website, Affiliate Cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of ads placed on behalf of Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) on third party websites. This way the affiliate partner can be rewarded by Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) for their online advertising of 3NSquare. Through these Cookies it can be checked via which affiliate partner you reached our Web Shop, whether ads are effective and if they did actually lead to a sale in our Web Shop. They do all of this without the exchange of personal data. 

3.1.5 Retargeting Cookies 

The Web Shop uses retargeting Cookies to show relevant ads to returning visitors of the Web Shop. With these Cookies, a profile of your surfing behavior can be built so that the ads correspond with your interests. The ads are shown on ad partners’ Web Shops and on social media. Cookies in this category are Google Ads, Bing Ads, and others. 

3.1.5.1 Criteo 

Amongst other things, Criteo’s retargeting Cookies are used. For more information about the data Criteo collects, we refer you to the  Criteo Privacy Policy . 

3.1.5.2 Google Ads & Analytics Remarketing 

Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) uses Google Ads & Analytics remarketing services to show ads on third party Web Shops (including Google) to previous visitors of 3NSquare. This can mean that we, for example, show ads to a visitor that has not completed their order, or has just completed their order. The ads can be text- or display ads within the Google Display Network. 

All collected data is used in accordance with the Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement from Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) and Google’s privacy policy. You can set your ad preferences via the  Google Ad Preference page . 

3.1.5.3 Retargeting Cookies third party Webshops 

On third party Web shops (such as online marketplaces), retargeting can also happen. Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) Cookies are then used to show relevant ads to previous visitors of these other Web Shops. 

3.1.5.4 Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest Advertising and analytics 

Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) uses Pinterest Ads and Facebook Ads remarketing services to show ads on third party platforms (including Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram) to previous visitors of 3NSquare. This can mean that we, for example, show ads to a visitor that has not completed their order, or has just completed their order. We share information with Pinterest, Facebook and Instagram from cookies set in the websites' domains, whether or not you have a Facebook account or are logged in. Their purpose is to personalize content (including ads), measure ads, produce analytics and provide a safer experience, as set out in this Facebook Cookies Policy. All collected data (Email address, gender, location, first name and surname, phone number, date of birth, IP) is used in accordance with the Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement from Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) and Facebook’s privacy policy. You can adjust your ad preferences via the Facebook Ad preferences or Instagram Ad preferences . 

3.1.5 Social Media Cookies 

On the Web Shop, you can use (for example) social media buttons from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+. 

As soon as you visit a page on the Web Shop that has social media buttons, your browser connects to the relevant social media provider. Through this, the provider obtains information about the pages on the Web Shop you visited with your IP-address. 

If you are logged in to Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest or Google+ during your visit to the Web Shop, your visit can be linked to your account. If you use the buttons, by clicking the Facebook ‘Like’-symbol for example, then the relevant information is sent to and saved by the relevant provider via your browser. 

The purpose and scope of the data collected through social media buttons, as well as further processing, the further use and the duration of the storage, are exclusively determined by the providers of the buttons. You can read more about this in the privacy policies of the relevant providers. 

3.1.6 Price Comparison Cookies 

The Web Shop uses different avenues of advertisement. Aside from affiliates, another popular channel our customers like to use is Price Comparison Websites. These websites aggregate product lists from different websites and display them in a way the customer can easily compare stores, prices and service levels. 

In order to determine the performance of these Price Comparison Websites, we send confirmation of the purchase (if made through their channel) and limited purchase information (amount of products, total transaction amount) to these partners. This allows us to monitor their performance and adjust accordingly. They do not collect personally identifiable information. 

3.1.7 Email Cookies 

On the 3NSquare.com, Email Cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of commercial e-mails sent by 3NSquare. This way we can measure effectiveness and performance of our e-mail campaigns and newsletters. All of this happens without collecting any personal information. 

We currently work with an email cookie partner. We also work with third parties' solutions which will allow you greater control over how you receive notifications. 

3.1.8 Data for recommending and optimizing the customer experience 

To provide you with a personalized and optimized experience on 3NSquare.com, we use general customer behavior and statistics.  

When you view a product on 3NSquare.com, you will also see similar or related products listed under the headings “you may also like” or “recommended combinations”. These recommendations are related to products you are currently or have recently viewed. Additionally, you may see recommendations based on statistical data from customers who have previously purchased the item you are viewing. These recommendations are not personalized and are advertised to all customers who view the product.  

3.2 Accepting and Declining Cookies 

When you enter 3NSquare.com, a cookie banner appears at the bottom of our website. You can either accept all the cookies (Essential cookies, analytical cookies and marketing cookies) or chose to personalize settings.  

If you chose to personalize the settings, you will be able to choose to opt-in to analytical and marketing cookies. If you click on “save settings” without opting in to analytical or marketing cookies, only essential cookies will be used. 

Essential cookies cannot be declined as they are strictly necessary to provide the website and its functionality (ex: to allow us to hold items in your cart, to keep your language preferences). 

You can also accept or decline Cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Every browser is different, so Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) refers you to the information page of your browser or the user manual of your phone for the setting of your Cookie preferences. 

If Cookies are completely switched off, it is possible that you cannot use all the functions of the Web Shop. If you use different computers at different locations, you must make sure that every browser is set to your Cookie preferences. 

You can always remove Cookies from the hard drive in your computer, phone, or tablet. Consult the information page of your browser or the user manual of your phone or tablet to learn how to do this. Please note when you disable your cookies completely, it is possible that not all functionalities on the web shop can be used. 

4. CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY POLICY 

The contents of this Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement can be amended. The most current version can always be found on the Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) Web Shop. Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) advises that you regularly check this Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, at least before you provide Third Node AB (3Nsquare.com) with personal data. 

5. HOW TO COMPLAIN? 

If you have any concerns or questions about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at hello 

You can also complain to the competent local or federal authority depending on your place of resident if you are unhappy with how we have used your data.