Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 9, 2025
Data Controller
HoltenSys is the data controller responsible for your personal data collected through Demandary.
Location: Norway
Contact: [email protected]
1. Introduction
Demandary, a product of HoltenSys ("we," "our," or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our autonomous marketing operations platform.
By using Demandary, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We process data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Account information (name, email address, company name)
- Payment and billing information (processed by Stripe)
- Business context and advertising preferences
- Brand guidelines and compliance requirements
- Communications with our support team
2.2 Information from Connected Advertising Platforms
When you connect your advertising accounts, we receive data from these platforms to provide our services:
Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Platform Data
We collect the following data through Meta's APIs:
- Account Information: Meta User ID, name, email address, profile picture
- Page Data: List of Pages you manage, Page IDs, Page names
- Business Data: Business Manager information, ad account IDs and names
- Ad Campaign Data: Campaign structure, ad sets, ads, targeting settings, budgets, bids, schedules
- Performance Metrics: Impressions, clicks, spend, conversions, ROAS, CPM, CPC, CTR
- Creative Assets: Ad images, videos, copy, headlines, descriptions
- Engagement Data: Page likes, comments, shares, reactions on ads
- Access Tokens: OAuth tokens for API access (stored encrypted)
Google Ads Platform Data
We collect the following data through Google Ads APIs:
- Account Information: Google User ID, email address, name
- Manager Account Data: MCC structure, linked accounts
- Ad Campaign Data: Campaigns, ad groups, ads, keywords, targeting, budgets, bids
- Performance Metrics: Impressions, clicks, cost, conversions, conversion value, Quality Score
- Creative Assets: Ad copy, responsive ad assets, image assets, video assets
- Audience Data: Remarketing lists, customer match audiences (metadata only)
- Conversion Data: Conversion actions, conversion tracking data
- Access Tokens: OAuth tokens for API access (stored encrypted)
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
- Device and browser information
- IP address and approximate location
- Usage patterns and feature analytics
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
- Error logs and diagnostic data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
3.1 Service Delivery
- Display your advertising campaigns and performance metrics in our dashboard
- Generate AI-powered optimization recommendations
- Execute approved changes to your ad campaigns (with your consent)
- Monitor campaigns for anomalies and apply safety controls
- Provide audit logs of all actions taken on your accounts
3.2 Platform Operations
- Authenticate your identity and maintain account security
- Process payments and manage subscriptions
- Communicate important updates about your account
- Provide customer support
3.3 Improvement and Analytics
- Improve our AI algorithms and recommendation engine
- Analyze aggregate usage patterns to enhance features
- Debug issues and ensure platform stability
4. Data Processors and Service Providers
We share data with the following categories of service providers who process data on our behalf:
| Provider | Purpose | Location |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean, LLC | Cloud infrastructure hosting | Netherlands (EU) |
| Stripe, Inc. | Payment processing | USA |
| Sentry (Functional Software) | Error monitoring | USA |
| Google Cloud (Vertex AI) | AI/ML processing | USA/EU |
All processors are bound by Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and are contractually obligated to process data only according to our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data in the following circumstances:
- With advertising platforms: We send data back to Meta and Google as necessary to execute campaign changes you have approved
- With service providers: As described in Section 4, for operational purposes
- For legal compliance: When required by law, court order, or government request
- To protect rights: To enforce our terms, protect our rights, or ensure user safety
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to you)
6. Data Security
We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your data:
- Encryption: All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256)
- Access Controls: Role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-factor authentication
- Token Security: OAuth tokens are encrypted with per-tenant keys and never logged
- Audit Logging: Immutable audit trails of all data access and modifications
- Security Testing: Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
- Incident Response: Documented procedures for security incident handling
See our Security page for more details.
7. Data Retention
We retain data according to the following schedule:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active, deleted within 30 days of account closure
- Platform Data (Meta/Google): Performance metrics retained for up to 24 months for historical analysis; deleted upon account closure or disconnection
- OAuth Tokens: Deleted immediately upon disconnection of an ad account
- Audit Logs: Retained for 7 years for compliance purposes
- Backup Data: Removed from backups within 90 days of deletion
You may request earlier deletion of your data at any time (see Section 8).
8. Your Rights
Under GDPR and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:
- Right of Access: Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
Disconnecting Platform Accounts
You can disconnect your Meta or Google ad accounts at any time from your Demandary dashboard under Settings → Connections. Upon disconnection:
- OAuth tokens are immediately deleted
- We stop accessing data from that platform
- Historical data is deleted within 30 days (unless you request immediate deletion)
9. Meta Platform Data Usage
Our use of information received from Meta APIs adheres to the Meta Platform Terms and Developer Policies.
- We only request permissions necessary for the features you use
- We do not sell Meta Platform Data to third parties
- We do not use Meta Platform Data for purposes unrelated to our services
- We do not transfer Meta Platform Data to data brokers
- We provide transparency about how we use your data
- You can revoke access at any time through your Meta account settings or our platform
10. Google API Services Usage
Our use of information received from Google APIs adheres to the Google API Services User Data Policy, including the Limited Use requirements.
- We only access the Google user data necessary to provide our advertising management services
- We do not use Google user data for serving advertisements
- We do not allow humans to read your data unless required for security, legal compliance, or with your consent
- We do not transfer Google user data to third parties except as necessary to provide our services
- You can revoke access at any time through your Google account settings or our platform
11. International Data Transfers
As a Norwegian company, we primarily process data within the European Economic Area (EEA). When data is transferred outside the EEA (e.g., to US-based service providers), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
- Data Processing Agreements with all processors
- Additional technical and organizational measures as needed
12. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences
- Analytics Cookies: Understand how you use our platform
You can manage cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
13. Government Data Requests
We have not received any national security requests for user data in the past 12 months. If we receive such requests, we have policies in place to:
- Review the legality of all requests
- Challenge requests we believe are unlawful
- Minimize data disclosed to what is strictly necessary
- Document all requests and our responses
- Notify affected users where legally permitted
14. Children's Privacy
Demandary is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date
- Sending an email notification for significant changes
- Displaying a notice in the Demandary dashboard
16. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions, to exercise your rights, or to file a complaint, contact us:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) or your local supervisory authority.