Privacy and Cookie Policy

Introduction

Carbon Centric AS (hereinafter referred to as “Carbon Centric”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is processed correctly and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation. By using our digital channels, you consent to this Privacy and Cookie Policy. This means that you accept Carbon Centric’s processing of your personal information as described below.

This policy outlines how we collect and handle personal information, as well as how you can contact us regarding your rights to access, amend, or delete your personal information. This document may be updated at any time without prior notice.

What Personal Data We Process and How

We process personal data collected through our open website, carboncentric.no, where we act as the data controller. This includes usage data generated during website visits and interactions, as well as any information submitted through forms on our website. More details on how we collect and process this data are provided in the section on cookies below.

Personal data refers to any information that can be linked to an identifiable natural person, such as names, IP addresses, or contact information. Processing of personal data includes activities such as collecting, organizing, storing, or deleting information.

When you browse our website, we may process information via cookies. This information will not be associated with you unless you provide additional personal information through forms such as contact requests or subscription sign-ups. Examples of data we may process include:

Basic information: name, employer, job title, and contact details.
Data related to customer, partner, or investor relationships: order details, payment information, and communication records.
Technical information: operating system, browser, IP address, and device type.
Preferences: communication settings and notification preferences.
Information shared through forms: e.g., contact or subscription forms.
Other data provided based on your explicit consent.

We may also store data required or permitted by applicable laws, even for purposes other than those for which it was originally collected.

Why We Process Information

We process personal data for the following purposes:

To perform our services: Contacting and delivering services to customers and partners. (Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(b) – necessary to fulfill a contract.)
To send marketing communications: Invitations, special offers, and product updates aligned with customer or prospect interests. (Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(f) – legitimate interest.) We also process information to be able to provide subscription services such as newsletters and other communication you have signed up for. (Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(a) – consent.)
To improve services: Analyzing data to enhance our products and offerings. (Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(f) – legitimate interest.)

Data Retention

We retain personal data for the duration of the customer relationship or other ongoing interactions. This includes:

Information collected during initial contact and throughout collaborations to ensure high-quality service.
Data retained to comply with legal obligations, such as the Accounting Act, which requires certain records to be stored for seven years.

Even after a customer relationship ends, we may need to retain some data for legal or administrative purposes.

Who We Share Data With

We do not share personal data with third parties unless required by law. Service providers acting as sub-processors may have access to personal data but are strictly limited to using it only as necessary to perform their services for us.

Your Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights concerning your personal data:

Information: Request further details about how we process your data.
Access: Obtain a copy of the data we hold about you.
Correction and Deletion: Request corrections, updates, or deletion of your personal information.
Restriction: Ask us to limit our processing of your data.
Data Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
Objection: Object to our processing of your data or automated decision-making based on your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided at the end of this document. We will process your request as soon as possible, and no later than one month from receipt.

For subscription services such as newsletters or other communication you have given consent to, you can always opt out and stop the subscription via link in the email.

Cookies

Carbon Centric uses cookies on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember preferences, login details, and browsing activity. We use cookies to:

Optimize user experiences on our website.
Support analytics and personalized advertising.
Enhance marketing and communication efforts.

By browsing our website, you consent to our use of cookies. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Required Cookies: Essential for basic website functionality and do not identify users.
Marketing and Analytics Cookies: Used for audience segmentation, web statistics, and interest mapping.

Analysis Services

We use third-party analytics tools to collect data such as IP addresses and website usage patterns. This helps us improve our products and tailor our services. Examples of tools we use include HubSpot, a marketing automation tool.

Cookies used for analytics track your activity anonymously unless you provide personal information through forms on our website.

Links to Third Parties

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Google, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

Contact Information

Carbon Centric AS is responsible for processing personal data in accordance with this privacy policy. For questions and inquiries regarding our processing of personal data, you can contact

Carbon Centric AS
Kalnesveien 5, 1712 Grålum
Fredrik Häger, CEO
fh@carboncentric.no
+47 40 30 00 43