The CODICE Privacy Policy

Codice Ltd (“Codice,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you use any of our services (“Codice Services”), including but not limited to:

• Print newspapers (including international editions)
• Our websites: zugCodice.com, codiceitalia.com, codicesvizzera.com, 3lnews.com, brics24.com, and codicescience.com
• Our apps (including The Codice app and The Codice Games app)
• Our newsletters (e.g., CyberSec, MyCulture)
• Our social media content and interactions
• Any other interactions that refer to or link to this Privacy Policy

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@codice.uk.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information, depending on your use of Codice Services:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Registration and Account Information: Name, email address, profile details, social media logins.
• Billing and Payment: Credit card details, billing address, and donation information.
• User Content: Comments, reviews, recipes, direct messages, posts.
• Surveys and Panels: Demographics, preferences, opinions (including sensitive information where consent is provided).
• Customer Support: Contact details and interaction history.
• Referrals and Friends: Contact information with consent.

B. Automatically Collected Information

• Device & Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device ID, operating system.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, articles read, clicks, time spent, ad interactions.
• Location Data: General location (e.g., city or zip code); GPS data only when explicitly enabled.
• Cookies & Trackers: Cookies, web beacons, SDKs for personalization, analytics, and ads.

C. Inferred or Generated Information

• Preferences, interests, and user profiles derived via algorithms or AI/ML models.

D. Information from Third Parties

• Social media platforms
• Public and commercial data sources
• Employers or schools providing institutional access
• Advertising and analytics partners

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

A. Provide Codice Services

• Process transactions
• Manage subscriptions and user accounts
• Deliver customer support
• Enable access to digital and print services

B. Personalize Your Experience

• Tailor content, recommendations, newsletters, and ads to your interests
• Customize promotions and special offers

C. Facilitate User Interactions

• Publish user-generated content
• Allow communication between users (e.g., friends, opponents)

D. Research & Development

• Improve our services through analytics, surveys, and user feedback
• Develop new products and features

E. Legal, Security, and Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and security breaches
• Enforce terms and acceptable use policies

F. Marketing and Advertising

• Send newsletters and promotional emails
• Target and measure advertising on Codice Services and third-party platforms
• Create anonymous or aggregate audience segments

3. How We Share Your Information

We share information:

A. Within Codice Ltd and Affiliates

To streamline operations and provide consistent services.

B. With Service Providers

For payments, customer support, marketing, analytics, hosting, etc.

C. With Third Parties (where permitted or required)

• Advertising partners for targeted campaigns
• Event sponsors, contest organizers, and affiliate marketers
• Legal authorities, when required by law
• Acquirers in case of mergers or asset sales

D. Public Disclosures

• Public posts, profiles, leaderboards, and comments
• As required by user interactions (e.g., referrals)

 

4. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

A. Communication Preferences

• Email: Unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional messages
• Push Notifications/Text Messages: Opt-out via device settings or SMS
• Cookies: Control via browser settings or our Cookie Preferences tool

B. Data Subject Rights (Where Applicable)

• Access or obtain a copy of your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your information
• Restrict or object to processing
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Opt-out of targeted ads or data sales (“Do Not Sell or Share My Info” link)

To exercise your rights, contact: privacy@codice.uk

C. California Residents

Codice Ltd complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). Please see our California Privacy Notice for more information.

 

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

When no longer required, we may de-identify or securely delete your data.

 

6. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard safeguards, including:

• Data encryption and secure storage
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Regular monitoring and incident response protocols

Note: No security system is impenetrable. Use strong passwords and contact us if you suspect a breach.

 

7. Children’s Privacy

Codice Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we do so inadvertently, we will delete it upon notification.

 

8. International Transfers

If you reside outside the UK, your data may be transferred to the United Kingdom or other countries where we or our vendors operate. We rely on:

• Adequacy decisions
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• EU-U.S./UK-U.S. Data Privacy Framework (where applicable)

 

9. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA Users)

We process your personal information based on:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Our legitimate interests (balanced with your rights)

 

10. Third-Party Services

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites, apps, or platforms that may be linked or integrated with Codice Services. We encourage you to read their privacy policies separately.

 

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If we make material changes, we will notify you at least 30 days in advance through Codice Services or via email.

 

12. Contact Us

Codice Ltd
167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor
London, W1W 5PF – United Kingdom
📧 Email: privacy@codice.uk