Privacy Policy

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

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:

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:

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: