Privacy Policy

(This Privacy Policy has been updated and is effective as of September 27, 2022)

Placepoint AS (Norwegian company registry ID 921 550 049), hereinafter referred to as “Placepoint”, “us” or “we”, is the data controller responsible for the processing of the personal data that we collect about you in connection with your visit to our websites, job application or registration as a supplier, partner, prospect or client.

This privacy policy provides you with information about how we collect personal information about you, what information we collect, how we use the collected information and what rights you have.

1. Who we are

Placepoint develop and deliver a SaaS analytical tool to the real-estate industry. Our company headquarters is located in Sandefjord, Norway. Our registered headquarter office address is Rådhusgata 15, 3211 Sandefjord, Norway.

2. What personal data do we collect, and why do we collect it

2.1 When you use the chat and contact forms

It is voluntary for our visitors to use the chat and contact forms provided. When you communicate with us, including contacting us for support, or to make a request or other inquiry, we will collect your name and contact information (such as phone number and e-mail address), as well as any information that you choose to provide to us.

We use this information to respond to and/or follow-up your feedback, and to provide information in response to the requests and inquiries.

2.2 When you subscribe to our newsletter

‍Newsletter subscriptions

It is voluntary for our visitors to subscribe to our newsletters. In order for us to send you the newsletter, you must register your e-mail address. We also collect your IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. In order to better adapt newsletters and send you relevant information and invites to events, we also register the information you provide like your name, company you work for and telephone number. You can update your contact information at any time or unsubscribe from our newsletters via the links at the bottom of the newsletter, or by using the contact information available below.

2.3 When you apply for a job

When you apply for a job at Placepoint, we might request your general contact information, CV, information about your education, competencies and skills, career and work experiences and other information such as picture, social security number, job certificates, work permit, work history, references and other relevant background information.

We use this information in order to determine your eligibility for the job and select the right candidate for the position in question.

The processing and storage of your job application, CV and related information is done with your consent during submission and that the processing is necessary in order to take steps at your request prior to entering into an employment contract. You can update your information or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us by using the contact information available below.

2.4 When you are a registered customer, partner, supplier or prospect

When you are a registered customer, partner, supplier or prospect we may use your personal data for the following purposes:

Provide services

Placepoint products and services are sold to businesses and corporations only, and is not designed or intended for consumer use. We process personal data to provide and deliver services to you, and as such, the processing is necessary to fulfil an agreement to which you are a party. For example, personal data is processed in connection with;

  • provide access to the Placepoint application to its rightful users
  • provide access to our customer Support portal
  • notify you about any disruptions to our services
  • follow up on incoming requests (customer support, emails, chats, or phone calls)
  • perform contractual obligations such as order confirmation, license details, invoices and similar
  • send you information about the products and services that you have requested information about or purchased from us

Sales and marketing

As a registered customer, partner, supplier or prospect we can communicate offers, news and products selection as well as functionality, changes or news in our service, or anything else that is assumed to be relevant to you, by e-mail, telephone and mail. The legal basis for processing personal data for this purpose is our legitimate interest in marketing our services. Examples of such purposes may be;

  • to share personal data with sub-suppliers that provide sales and marketing services to us, when this is necessary to carry out an agreed assignment
  • to exchange necessary information with sub-suppliers when this is necessary in order to fulfil our obligations to you

Development and analysis

We process personal data to understand the needs of our customers, partners and suppliers; and to improve and develop the services we provide. The legal basis for processing personal data for this purpose is our legitimate interest in improving our services. Examples of such purposes may be;

  • analyze how you interact with our products and services to better understand user behavior
  • contact you to conduct surveys about your opinions on our products and services

3. Cookies

For more information about the cookies in use on this site, their duration and functionality, see our cookies page

4. Who we share your data with and transfer of personal data

Providers may access the personal data if this is necessary in order to perform services for us. Placepoint relies on IT providers to operate our application, web site, analytics, e-mail services, newsletter and CRM system, in order to be able to offer our you the products and the services described. Such IT deliveries will often require our IT vendors to process personal information on our behalf. In such cases, we will enter into data processing agreements with our IT vendors.

When using providers outside the EU/EEA, any processing of your personal data will be regulated by the EU/EEA standard contractual clauses for transfer to third countries or other approved transfer mechanisms, including any additional security measures. We are constantly working to ensure that our suppliers comply with the privacy regulations and transfers to third countries.

We may also disclose personal data to authorities to the extent we are under statutory obligation to do so, for example, by court order, the police, or other public authorities.

5. How long we retain your data

We will store personal information about you for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was obtained or as required by laws and regulations.

Cookie data is automatically deleted according to the per-cookie retention. The personal information that was registered when you signed up for our newsletters is deleted when you unsubscribe. The information will also be deleted if we receive repeated feedback that the email address is no longer active.

6. What rights do you have over your data

You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  • The right to request a copy of your personal data that we hold about you
  • The right to request that we correct your personal data if inaccurate, or withdraw consent to personal data processing
  • You may withdraw your consent or update your newsletter and marketing profile at any time using the links provided in the bottom of our newsletter
  • You may withdraw your consent or update your contact profile information at any time by using the contact information available below
  • The right to request that your personal data is deleted when it is no longer necessary for us to retain the data. Please note that you may still receive communications from us, including order confirmations, invoices or other notifications about your account activities.
  • The right to request a restriction on further data processing, in case there is a dispute in relation to the accuracy or processing of your personal data
  • The right to object to the processing of personal data, in case data processing has been based on legitimate interest

If you wish to exercise one or more of your rights, please contact us at the contact information at the bottom of this privacy policy. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, and normally within 30 days.

Complaining to the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet)

If you believe that we have not complied with your rights under the Personal Data Protection Act, you have the right to appeal by sending a complaint to the Norwegian Data Protection Authority. Their contact information is available at www.datatilsynet.no.

Before making a complaint to the Norwegian Data Protection Authority, we encourage you to contact us so that we can address your objections or resolve any misunderstandings.

7. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to make changes to this privacy policy.

The current privacy policy will always be published on our website placepoint.no

8. OUR CONTACT INFORMATION

Placepoint AS
Rådhusgata 15
3211 Sandefjord, Norway
dpo@placepoint.no