Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how ClearNord AS processes personal data in connection with the use of its website.

ClearNord's website is currently provided as an informational landing page. At launch, the website is intended to present information about the company, its approach, and its services to potential partners, public-sector stakeholders, and other interested parties.

ClearNord does not yet provide operational translation services through the website. No document uploads, translation intake, or user accounts are available at this stage.

ClearNord is committed to protecting privacy and processing personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as implemented in Norway through the EEA Agreement.

2. Who We Are

ClearNord AS is a Norwegian translation and language-technology company.

Data controller:
ClearNord AS

Country of establishment:
Norway

Contact for privacy-related inquiries:
privacy@clearnord.no

ClearNord AS is the data controller for personal data processed in connection with the use of this website.

3. What Personal Data We Collect

At this stage, ClearNord collects only limited personal data related to the operation of its website.

Data we may collect

Contact information submitted voluntarily, such as name and email address, when you contact us or subscribe for updates
Basic technical data, including IP address, browser type, device information, and timestamps
Website usage data collected for basic analytics or security purposes, where applicable

Data we do not collect

Uploaded documents or files
User accounts or login credentials
Payment information
Sensitive personal data or special categories of data as defined under GDPR Article 9
Data related to translation services, AI processing, or content analysis

ClearNord does not intentionally collect personal data from children through this website.

4. How We Use Personal Data

ClearNord uses personal data only for limited and specific purposes related to the operation of its website.

Personal data may be used to:

Respond to inquiries submitted through the website
Communicate with individuals who request information or updates about ClearNord
Provide requested information to potential partners, investors, or public-sector stakeholders
Maintain and improve the functionality, security, and content of the website
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

ClearNord does not use personal data collected through the website for operational translation services, automated decision-making, profiling, or AI model training.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

ClearNord processes personal data based on the following lawful bases under the GDPR:

Consent

Where personal data is submitted voluntarily through contact forms or subscription fields, processing is based on the individual's consent, in accordance with GDPR Article 6(1)(a). Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Legitimate Interests

ClearNord may process limited technical and usage data where necessary to operate, secure, and improve the website, in accordance with GDPR Article 6(1)(f). These interests are balanced against the rights and freedoms of individuals, and such processing is limited in scope.

ClearNord does not rely on consent or legitimate interests for any processing beyond the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

6. Cookies and Analytics

ClearNord uses cookies and similar technologies only to the extent necessary to operate and secure the website.

At launch, the website does not use tracking or marketing cookies. If basic analytics are used, they are limited to understanding overall website performance and usage and do not involve profiling or targeted advertising.

Where required by applicable law, ClearNord will obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies on a user's device.

Information about cookies in use, if any, may be updated as the website develops.

7. Sharing of Personal Data

ClearNord does not sell or rent personal data.

Personal data may be shared only to the extent necessary with:

Technical service providers engaged to host or maintain the website
Service providers acting under ClearNord's instructions and subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations

ClearNord does not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Personal data is not transferred outside the European Economic Area unless explicitly stated and subject to appropriate safeguards in accordance with the GDPR.

8. Data Retention

ClearNord retains personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or to comply with applicable legal obligations.

Contact information and related correspondence are retained only as long as needed to respond to inquiries or maintain relevant communications, and are deleted or anonymized thereafter.

Technical and usage data is retained for limited periods and used only for security, functionality, or improvement of the website.

9. Your Rights Under the GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, individuals have the following rights with respect to their personal data:

The right to access personal data held about them
The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
The right to request deletion of personal data, where applicable
The right to request restriction of processing
The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
The right to data portability, where applicable

Where processing is based on consent, individuals have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

Requests to exercise these rights may be submitted by contacting ClearNord using the details provided in this Privacy Policy.

Individuals also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) if they believe their personal data is being processed unlawfully.

10. Security Measures

ClearNord implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Such measures are designed to reflect the limited scope of data collected through the website and are proportionate to the nature of the information processed.

At this stage, the website does not support document uploads, customer accounts, or operational translation systems.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ClearNord may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, legal requirements, or the scope of its services.

Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

ClearNord encourages visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.