Privacy Policy

1. Controller and Scope

Sten Zinsvik ("we", "us", "our") is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data described in this policy, unless otherwise stated. This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website and any related forms, communications, or services offered by Sten Zinsvik.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information you voluntarily provide, such as name, email address, and phone number, when you submit a request through a form on our site.
• Technical data, including IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and approximate location, collected automatically through standard web server logs and similar technologies.
• Usage data, such as pages viewed, time spent on the site, and navigation patterns, which help us understand how visitors interact with our content.
• Communication records, including any correspondence you send to us, such as emails or messages submitted via contact or analysis request forms.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries, requests for analysis, or other communications you initiate.
• To operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and content of our website.
• To monitor and analyze usage trends in order to understand visitor behavior and improve user experience.
• To comply with applicable legal obligations and to protect the rights, property, or safety of Sten Zinsvik, our users, or third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process personal data:

• Consent — where you have explicitly agreed to the processing of your personal data for a specific purpose, such as submitting a contact form.
• Legitimate interest — where processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our website and services, provided these interests do not override your fundamental rights.
• Legal obligation — where processing is necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory requirement.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support core functionality, remember preferences, and gather aggregated usage statistics. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features or functionality of the website. Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as hosting providers, provided they are bound by appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations.
• Professional advisors, including legal or accounting advisors, where necessary for legitimate business purposes.
• Competent authorities, where disclosure is required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or governmental request.

7. International Data Transfers

If personal data is transferred outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we will take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable data protection laws, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms, where required.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our internal data retention practices.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through our website.

10. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.
• Request portability of personal data you have provided to us, where technically feasible.
• Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
• Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided on our Contact page.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a minor, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy policies before providing any personal data.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via the contact details listed on our Contact page.