Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
1. Introduction
Technspire AB (Org.nr: 559022-9422) ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, UK GDPR, and Swedish Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag 2018:218).
2. Data Controller
Technspire AB
Markörvägen 1a
Stockholm, Sweden
Email: admin@technspire.com
Phone: +46 722 52 52 53
3. Information We Collect
3.1 Personal Data
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, job title, company name
- Contact Data: Email address, telephone number, postal address
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, operating system
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website and services
- Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving marketing communications
- Professional Data: CV/resume, work history, qualifications (for job applications)
3.2 Special Categories of Data
We do not intentionally collect special categories of personal data (such as health data, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, or biometric data).
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose
- Contract: Processing is necessary for a contract we have with you, or because you have asked us to take specific steps before entering into a contract
- Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for us to comply with the law
- Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights
5. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services
- To respond to your inquiries and requests
- To send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
- To communicate with you about products, services, and events
- To process job applications and recruitment
- To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
- To analyze and improve our website and services
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your personal data with:
6.1 Service Providers
We work with third-party service providers who process data on our behalf, including:
- Cloud hosting providers (Microsoft Azure)
- Email service providers
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors
6.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your personal data if required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
6.3 International Transfers
We primarily process data within the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements:
- Contact forms: 2 years from last contact
- Customer data: Duration of contract + 7 years (accounting requirements)
- Job applications: 2 years from application date
- Marketing data: Until consent is withdrawn
- Website analytics: 26 months
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the following rights:
Right to Access
You can request a copy of your personal data we hold.
Right to Rectification
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
You can request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restriction of Processing
You can request that we limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability
You can request transfer of your data to another service provider.
Right to Object
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent
You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@technspire.com. We will respond within one month.
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Marketing Cookies: Track your browsing for targeted advertising (only with consent)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Regular security assessments and audits
- Access controls and authentication
- Staff training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
- ISO 27001 certified information security management
For more details, see our Security page.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.
12. Supervisory Authority
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority:
Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY)
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten
Box 8114, 104 20 Stockholm, Sweden
Phone: +46 8 657 61 00
Website: www.imy.se
UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 303 123 1113
Website: ico.org.uk
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We will also notify you via email if the changes are significant.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Technspire AB - Data Protection
Email: admin@technspire.com
Phone: +46 722 52 52 53
Address: Markörvägen 1a, Stockholm, Sweden