Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9/1/2025

1. Introduction

SideRute (“we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account information (name, email address, password)
  • Farm or business details (for producers)
  • Profile information and preferences
  • Communication data when you contact us
  • Payment information (processed securely through third parties)

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

  • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
  • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, features used)
  • Location data (with your permission)
  • Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Process transactions and send confirmations
  • Communicate with you about your account and our services
  • Personalize your experience and improve our platform
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data based on:

  • Contract: To fulfill our services and agreements with you
  • Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and ensure security
  • Consent: For marketing communications and location data
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Other Users: Profile information for farms and producers is publicly visible
  • Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our platform
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

12. 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 policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Email: olsenkode@gmail.com
Address: Olsen Kode, Breigata 12 0187 Oslo, Norway

14. Supervisory Authority

If you have concerns about how we handle your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) or your local supervisory authority.