Spectr ('Company', 'we', 'our', or 'us') respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Norwegian Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven), and applicable EU ePrivacy requirements. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
2. Data controller
The data controller responsible for your personal data is spectr as, organization number 936 961 967, Norway. For privacy matters you can reach us by email at makwan@spectr.no or by phone at +47 465 03 934.
3. Information we collect
We collect information you provide directly and information collected automatically when you use our website.
Information you provide: name, email address, telephone number, company name, job title, messages submitted through contact forms, and newsletter subscription details.
Automatically collected information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, referral URLs, website usage data, and security logs.
4. Legal basis for processing
We process personal data on the following lawful bases under the GDPR:
Consent — Article 6(1)(a).
Performance of a contract — Article 6(1)(b).
Compliance with a legal obligation — Article 6(1)(c).
Legitimate interests — Article 6(1)(f).
5. Purposes of processing
We process personal data to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, improve website performance, maintain cybersecurity, prevent fraud and unauthorized access, comply with legal and regulatory obligations, and support our business operations.
6. Defense industry compliance
Spectr operates in a sensitive sector. Certain communications, inquiries, or transactions may be subject to Norwegian export control regulations, EU sanctions regulations, international trade compliance requirements, and national security restrictions. We may collect and process information necessary to meet these obligations, may review inquiries before responding, and may decline engagement where legal, export-control, sanctions, or national-security concerns arise.
7. Cookies and analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for essential website functionality, security, analytics, performance monitoring, and user preferences. Non-essential cookies are only activated after obtaining valid consent where required by law. Please see our Cookie Policy below for full details.
8. Data sharing
We may share personal data with hosting providers, IT service providers, analytics providers, legal and compliance advisors, and government authorities where legally required. We do not sell personal information.
9. International transfers
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we implement appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions, and other legally recognized safeguards.
10. Data retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary. Typical retention periods are: contact inquiries — 24 months; security logs — 12 months; analytics data — 26 months; legal records — as required by law.
11. Security
We maintain technical and organizational safeguards including encryption, access controls, security monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response procedures. No system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Defense-related inquiries should not include classified information or restricted operational material through the public contact form.
12. Your rights
Under the GDPR you may access your data, correct inaccurate data, request deletion, restrict processing, object to processing, withdraw consent, and request portability, subject to legal and compliance limitations. Requests may be sent to makwan@spectr.no.
13. Complaints
You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet).
14. Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this page.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact Spectr through the contact page with 'Privacy Request' in the message, or email makwan@spectr.no.
We keep cookie use to a minimum and ask before setting anything that is not strictly necessary. The categories below describe what may be stored on your device.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. We use them, along with similar technologies, to operate the website and to understand how it is used.
Strictly necessary cookies
Required for website security, session management, authentication, and load balancing. These cookies cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies
Used to understand website traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics. Activated only after consent where legally required.
Preference cookies
Store user settings such as language and cookie preferences.
Marketing cookies
Used only where specifically enabled and consented to.
Cookie consent
Upon your first visit you may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Your choices can be changed at any time.
Cookie retention
Cookies remain active only for their intended duration and are automatically removed or expire according to their settings.
Cookie contact
Questions regarding cookies or privacy can be sent to makwan@spectr.no.