Privacy Policy

1. Data Controller

SOON WATER KYSTLAG is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through our website (www.soonwaterkystlag.eu) and associated online services.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We only collect personal information that is necessary to fulfill our non-profit mission, maintain community communications, and respond to your requests:

• Newsletter & Updates Signup: When you subscribe, we collect your email address and optionally your first name.
• Contact Inquiries: When you use our contact form, we collect your full name, email address, subject, and message contents.
• Technical & Analytical Data: Anonymized or pseudonymized technical data (e.g., browser type, general geographic region, pages viewed) to understand website performance and improve user experience.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information under the following legal bases pursuant to GDPR Article 6:

• Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)): You have explicitly consented to receive our newsletter and updates by submitting your email on our signup form. You may withdraw consent at any time.
• Legitimate Interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)): Processing contact inquiries to answer questions, facilitate volunteer coordination, and ensure the operational security of our website.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We only share information with trusted third-party technical processors strictly for operating our website:

• Form Processing (Formspree): Used to securely route contact form and signup submissions to our designated coordinator inbox.
• Web Analytics (Google Analytics / Google Ads): Configured with IP anonymization enabled to help us measure reach and community interest in maritime preservation.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Newsletter subscriber emails are kept until you choose to unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Contact form communications are stored only for as long as needed to address your inquiry or maintain volunteer records.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Norwegian Personal Data Act, you have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request that we delete your personal data.
• Withdraw Consent: Opt out of newsletter emails at any time.
• Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to file a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet — www.datatilsynet.no).

7. How to Contact Us Regarding Privacy

If you have questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise any of your data rights, or wish to be removed from our mailing list, please reach out through our Contact Page or write to:

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Any revisions will be published on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.