Privacy Policy (GDPR-Compliant)

Last Updated:02.02.2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Byånd (byaand.com). Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Norwegian data protection laws.

2. Data We Collect

We do not actively collect personal data. However, some data may be automatically processed under certain conditions:

  • Cookies: Our website may store cookies for functionality and compliance reasons.
  • Comments: If you leave a comment, your name, email address, and IP address may be stored to prevent spam.
  • Third-Party Embeds: If you interact with embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Instagram), these services may collect data.

3. How We Use Your Data

We only use data for the following purposes:

  • To display comments on articles.
  • To comply with legal obligations (e.g., GDPR compliance).

4. Third-Party Services

We may use external services in the future (such as embedded content from social media platforms). Each provider has its own privacy policy, which applies when you interact with their content.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

As an EU/EEA resident, you have the right to:

  • Access: Request a copy of any data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data, unless legally required to keep it.
  • Objection: Object to certain data processing.

To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@byaand.com.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to secure any data processed through our website. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security due to the nature of the internet.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as needed. The latest version will always be available at byaand.com/privacy.

8. Contact Information

For any privacy-related inquiries, you can contact:
Martin Theis
Seilduksgata 15A, 0553 Oslo, Norway
📧 contact@byaand.com