Cookies and privacy

Here you will find information about how we process personal data on Onsagers.com.

Onsagers AS has great respect for the privacy of all users of onsagers.com and our domains. We only store information we need and take our responsibility in connection with the processing of personal data seriously. The Privacy Policy applies to any use of this website.

By using Onsagers AS’s website, you agree to our terms and conditions, which are described in our privacy statement below.

How and why we collect personal information

On the Onsagers website, you can read our content without having to tell us who you are or provide any personal information. In some cases, we ask for personal data in order to provide the services you request.

When you actively contact us via the website’s features, we store personal data about you. This happens when you:

  • Fill out any form on the website
  • Send us a request or give us feedback
  • Sign up for our newsletter
  • Sign up for blog notifications

No personal information will be collected without your consent and we will not send you any marketing information without your consent. We only collect necessary personal data to be able to provide the service you request or to improve the customer experience.

Newsletter

If you consent, we collect and store your name and email in order to send you relevant information about our industry and updates from Onsagers.

Our basis for such processing is your consent, cf. GDPR Article 6(1)(a).

Giving consent is voluntary and you can always withdraw your consent by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the newsletter received.

Cookies

We use cookies on onsagers.com and our subdomains. Cookies are small information files that are left on your computer to make our service work in the best possible way.

By using our website by collecting information or using our services, you agree that cookies are placed in your browser, as most browsers are set to automatically accept cookies.

If you do not want to accept our use of cookies, you can enter and withdraw your consent by changing the settings in your browser. However, please note that this may result in some services on our website not working optimally.

Who collects the data

Data collected on this website is collected on behalf of Onsagers AS, Munkedamsveien 35, 0250 Oslo. We can be contacted by e-mail: post@onsagers.no, phone: +47 24 00 37 00

Privacy statement

Last updated 14.09.2023

1. INTRODUCTION

Onsagers AS, organization number 932 214 636 is the data controller for personal data processed in the company.

This privacy statement provides you with information about how we process your personal data and what rights you have in this regard. This Privacy Policy applies to the following persons:

  • people who are clients – people who work for clients that are businesses – people who are counterparties – people who work for counterparties – people who are or work at a company that is a counterparty’s legal representative – people who are in contact with us in connection with applying for a position – people who work for our suppliers – people who are otherwise in contact with us;  for example, people who will attend seminars or manuductions, people who receive newsletters, journalists who contact us or visitors.

We also collect personal data through the use of cookies on our website. For more information about this, see our cookie policy.

PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

1.1 Personal data “Personal data” is any information that can be linked to you as a physical person. “Processing” of Personal Data is any operation or series of operations that is done with Personal Data, whether automated or not. We process personal data for several different purposes, and these will be described below.

We do not use personal data to make automated decisions that produce legal effects for or on similarly ways affects data registered persons.

1.2  Processing of personal data in our legal practice

We process personal data in connection with our legal practice. Clients and counterparties/counterparties’ legal counsel disclose a number of personal data to us for the purpose of practicing law. Our legal practice includes conducting ID checks, money laundering controls, case administration and invoicing in addition to correspondence internally and externally with personal and legal actors.

In connection with the practice of law, we process all types of personal data, including special categories of personal data. Typically, we will process the name, contact information and work title of the client or one or more contact persons at a client that is a business, in addition to the personal data collected in connection with the execution of assignments from clients.

We process this personal data for the purpose of fulfilling an agreement with and performing an assignment on behalf of clients. The basis for processing is agreement, consent or in some cases that the processing is necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal claims. For some processing, the basis for processing will be our legitimate interests, which exceed the need for protection of the data subjects’ interests, typically this applies to knowledge management (not special categories of personal data) and marketing.

As a general rule, case documents (all documents stored on cases in our case administration system) are stored for 10 years, but can be stored longer if requested by the client or in special cases where a longer storage period is required. In any case, we will store information for as long as required by law, and if a special need arises, for example in the event of complaints or legal claims made against us or by us.

1.3 Processing of personal data at events

We process personal data when arranging seminars, courses and manuductions for clients, potential clients, students and others. We collect name, contact information, position/student status and employer/educational institution to organize the events, typically using registration and participant lists. In some cases, it may also be applicable to send registration and participant lists to other participants. The legal basis for such processing will partly be consent, sometimes contractual or necessary for purposes related to our legitimate interests, which exceed the need for protection of registered interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.

1.4 Processing of personal data in recruitment

We process personal data in our recruitment work. We collect information such as name, contact information, photo, CV, application, diplomas, certificates, statements from references, interview notes and other information that potential candidates provide to us. The legal basis is partly that the applicant has consented to the processing, typically obtaining references or that the processing is necessary and in our legitimate interest in connection with processing the application.

For applicants who are not hired, we delete all information automatically every 6 months. If the information is requested to be stored longer, we ask for your consent to do this.

1.5 Confidentiality agreements and use of electronic equipment

In connection with visits to our premises, we sometimes require visitors to sign a non-disclosure agreement. The purpose of this is to ensure that visitors do not share confidential information with outsiders. The legal basis is that the processing is necessary for the fulfilment of a legal obligation to which we are subject. Non-disclosure agreements are retained for the lifetime of the company.

Use of our business systems, including Wi-Fi, generates different types of logs. These can, for example, provide information about when you use a computer system. All internet activity on our systems can be traced back to each user. Logs of such activity are stored to ensure that information security is safeguarded and to identify any security breaches. The legal basis for this is our legitimate interests.

1.6 Newsletters and other marketing

 We send newsletters and other marketing by e-mail to people who have consented to this and to people with whom we have an existing customer relationship with. We process names, contact information and, if applicable, information about the employer for this purpose.

You can always withdraw your consent to receive such marketing directly in the marketing communication (e.g. by clicking “Unsubscribe” at the bottom of an email inquiry) or by contacting us using the contact information at the bottom of the document. The legal basis for the processing of such personal data is that the processing is necessary for purposes related to our legitimate interests, which exceed the need for protection of registered interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.

We process personal data for this purpose until your consent to receive marketing inquiries is withdrawn or alternatively until the existing customer relationship ceases.

2. WHO WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL DATA WITH AND PROCESSING OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA

We use data processors who assist us with various processes and services. The categories of data processors we use are suppliers of IT systems and other technical systems as well as suppliers of operational services. We have entered into data processing agreements with our data processors to ensure that personal data is processed in a lawful manner and under our instructions.

In some situations, we need to share your personal data with other parties in connection with mergers, demergers and possible acquisitions. We may also share personal data with other third parties if necessary and permitted by law, for example if required by law (for example, with public authorities).

Our processing of personal data may involve transfer to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We take appropriate measures, in accordance with GDPR Chapter V, to ensure that such transfers take place lawfully. Such measures include the use of EU Standard Contractual Clauses. For more information, please contact us.

3. YOUR RIGHTS

The data protection regulations give you a number of rights related to the processing of your personal data.

Although this Privacy Policy provides a great deal of information, you can request more information regarding how we process information about you. Furthermore, you have the right to access your personal data. If your personal data is incorrect, you have the right to have it corrected. Personal data that we may not have grounds for processing shall be deleted, and you may request that this be done if we have not provided this on our own initiative. You may request that we restrict the use of your information. You have the right to so-called data portability, which entails requesting that your personal data be transferred to you or to another company in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. You can object to our use of your information.

If you believe that we process your personal data without legal basis, you can also complain to the Data Inspectorate, but we kindly ask you to contact us so that we can first decide on your objections and so that we can clear up any misunderstandings.

Data protection legislation has extensive provisions on the above and there may be exceptions to certain rights. For example, we have a statutory duty of confidentiality regarding many of the personal data we process in our legal practice, and such information cannot be disclosed, for example. If you wish to exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact information at the bottom of the document and we will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, and normally within 30 days.

4. SECURITY AND DEVIATIONS

We have physical and technical safeguards as well as procedures suitable to protect personal data depending on the type of data. These safeguards are designed to protect your personal data against accidental loss, unauthorized access, accidental copying, use, modification and disclosure.

5. CONTACT INFORMATION

We are available for any questions you may have – email post@onsagers.no.