Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Smart Plants! This Privacy Policy outlines how Smart Plants, registered under the laws of Norway, processes your Personal Data when you visit our website or interact with our services. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your Personal Data in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all Personal Data collected and processed by Smart Plants, whether provided by you directly or obtained through automated means.

Personal Data We Collect

We may collect various types of Personal Data, including but not limited to:

  • Identity information: such as your name, contact details, and job title.
  • Website usage data: including your browsing behavior, preferences, and interactions with our website.
  • Feedback and communication: any information you provide when contacting us or providing feedback on our products and services.

Purposes of Processing

Smart Plants processes Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our products and services.
  • To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.
  • To analyze website performance and enhance user experience.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

Legal Bases for Processing

We process Personal Data based on various legal grounds, including:

  • Your consent: when you provide explicit consent for specific processing activities.
  • Contractual necessity: to fulfill our contractual obligations with you.
  • Legitimate interests: to pursue our legitimate business interests, provided they do not outweigh your rights and interests.
  • Legal obligations: to comply with applicable legal requirements.

Personal Data Disclosure

We prioritize the protection of your Personal Data and are committed to maintaining its confidentiality. Smart Plants does not sell, share, or otherwise distribute your Personal Data to third parties except as outlined in this Policy.

Smart Plants may disclose your Personal Data to the following:

  • Subsidiaries and Group Entities: Personal Data may be shared with subsidiaries and other affiliated entities of Smart Plants to facilitate the provision of our services.
  • Partners, Co-contractors, and Subcontractors: We may share your Personal Data with our trusted partners, co-contractors, and subcontractors to ensure the proper execution of our website and services.
  • Public or Governmental Authorities: In certain circumstances, we may be required by law to disclose Personal Data to public or governmental authorities.

Personal Data Transfer

When transferring Personal Data to third parties, Smart Plants takes measures to ensure an adequate level of protection. If Personal Data is transferred to a third party located in a country that does not offer an adequate level of protection as per EU data protection law or other applicable regulations, we implement appropriate procedures and measures to safeguard your Personal Data.

Personal Data Retention

Your Personal Data will only be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy. Once the purpose of processing your Personal Data has been achieved, it will be deleted or anonymized. However, Smart Plants may retain Personal Data for a longer period if required to comply with applicable legal requirements or to protect our rights.

Personal Data Security

Smart Plants implements robust security measures to protect your Personal Data from security incidents or unauthorized disclosure. These measures adhere to industry security standards and include access controls, password protection, encryption, and regular security assessments.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to exercise various privacy rights in accordance with applicable data protection laws. These rights may include:

  • Accessing your Personal Data
  • Being informed about the processing of your Personal Data
  • Rectifying inaccuracies in your Personal Data
  • Requesting the deletion of your Personal Data
  • Obtaining a copy of your Personal Data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
  • Limiting or objecting to the processing of your Personal Data
  • Withdrawing your consent to the processing of your Personal Data
  • Objecting to automated decision-making and profiling

If you have any concerns about your Personal Data or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority or competent regulator if you believe that the processing of your Personal Data violates applicable law.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Smart Plants may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for any updates.

Cookie Policy

At Smart Plants, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized services. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, including remembering your preferences, analyzing website performance, and delivering targeted advertisements.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the website to operate.

Performance Cookies: Performance cookies allow us to analyze how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are visited most frequently and how users navigate the site. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website.

Functionality Cookies: Functionality cookies enable the website to provide enhanced features and personalization. For example, they may remember your preferences or settings for future visits to the site.

Targeting or Advertising Cookies: Targeting or advertising cookies track your browsing habits and may be used by advertising partners to display targeted advertisements based on your interests. These cookies help us deliver more relevant advertising to you.

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies, which are cookies set by a domain other than our website. Third-party cookies may be used for analytics, advertising, or other purposes. We have no control over these cookies and their use is subject to the third party's own privacy policies.

Managing Cookies

You have the option to accept or decline cookies when you visit our website. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that blocking cookies may affect your experience on the website and some features may not function properly.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings by deleting cookies stored on your device and configuring your browser to notify you when cookies are being placed. For more information on how to manage cookies, you can refer to the help section of your browser or visit websites such as www.allaboutcookies.org.

Social Media Plugins

At Smart Plants, certain web pages may include social media plugins for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube. These plugins allow you to interact with social media services directly from our website. When you visit a page with these plugins, your browser connects to the respective social media server. The provider of the social media platform will be notified that you visited our website before landing on their site. If you are logged in to your social media account, your visit may be linked to your user profile.

We do not have control over the data transmitted through these plugins, as social media providers do not typically provide specific information about the data they collect. For more information about the data collected and how it is used, please refer to the data protection policies of the respective social media providers. If you prefer not to have data collected about you through these plugins, you can deactivate them in your web browser settings. Additionally, if you wish to prevent a link to your existing user account, be sure to log out of the social media platform before visiting our website.

Third-Party Links

This Privacy Policy applies solely to the use of the Smart Plants website. We may provide links to third-party websites that we believe may be of interest to you. However, it's important to note that Smart Plants is not responsible for the content or availability of these external websites, nor can we guarantee their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Updates to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any updates will be posted on this page, so we encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data processing practices, please contact us at:

Phone: +47 969 999 02

Address: Lagerveien 9 I 4033 Stavanger