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PRIVACY POLICY

 

Last updated: 22/05/2025

 

This Privacy Policy explains how Johs. H. Giæver AS, the company behind stockfish-norway.com, collects, uses, and protects your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our website lets you contact us through external services. 

 

 

1. Data Controller

 

Johs. H. Giæver AS

Org. no: 940 315 468

PO Box 1, 9159 Havnnes, Norway

Email: office@giaever.net

 

 

2. What data do we collect

 

When contacting us via forms or email:

 

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Content of your message

 

Automatically via cookies and analytics tools:

 

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and interaction data

  • Referring websites and timestamps

 

3. Purpose of processing

 

We process your data to:

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  • Deliver the products and services you have ordered or booked

  • Manage customer relationships, bookings, and inquiries

  • Provide customer support and respond to questions

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations, including accounting and tax laws

  • Send updates or marketing communications (only with your consent)

 

 

4. Legal basis

 

Processing of your personal data is based on:

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  • GDPR Article 6(1)(b) – for fulfilling contracts (e.g., orders and bookings)

  • GDPR Article 6(1)(f) – for our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving services

  • GDPR Article 6(1)(a) – based on your explicit consent for email marketing or optional cookies

 

 

5. Cookies

 

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

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  • Ensure core site functionality

  • Analyze traffic and usage via services like Google Analytics

  • Improve user experience

 

You can control cookie settings in your browser or decline non-essential cookies via our cookie banner.

 

 

6. Third Parties and Data Processors

 

Your personal data may be processed by trusted third parties:

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  • Wix.com – website platform and hosting provider

  • Stripe – secure payment processors

  • Google Analytics – website traffic analytics (anonymous data)

 

These providers comply with GDPR and store data in the EU/EEA or in countries with adequate data protection.

 

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

 

 

7. Data retention

 

We store personal data only as long as necessary to:

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  • Provide services and fulfill contracts

  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements

  • Maintain records for accounting and auditing purposes

 

Inactive user data is deleted after 12 months unless a longer retention period is legally required.

 

8. Your rights

 

You have the right to:

 

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Correct or update inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to processing for direct marketing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data portability

  • File a complaint with your national data protection authority

 

To exercise your rights, please contact us at office@giaever.net.

 

 

9. Updates to this Policy

 

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or business practices. All updates will be posted on this page. For significant changes, we will provide a clear notification on our website.

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