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Who We Are

Our website address is: https://consultinno.se
Consultinno (“we”, “us”, “our”) is an IT solutions provider committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
📧 Email: contact@consultinno.se
📍 Address: Gothenburg

What Data We Collect and Why

1. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data provided in the comment form, along with:

  • The visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to prevent spam.
  • A hashed version of the visitor’s email may be sent to Gravatar for profile picture display. (See Gravatar’s Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/)

2. Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including location data (EXIF GPS), as other visitors can extract this information.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for login sessions and security.
  • Functionality Cookies: Saves your preferences, such as name and email for comments.
  • Analytics Cookies (if applicable): We may use tools like Google Analytics to analyze website traffic.
  • Marketing & Third-Party Cookies (if applicable): If we use advertising tools or embedded content, these may track interactions.

🛠 Cookie Control: When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to manage your preferences.

4. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, social media posts). These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track interactions just as if you visited their site.

5. Contact Forms & Customer Inquiries

If you contact us via forms or email, we collect your name, email address, and message content to respond to your inquiry. This data is stored securely and not shared with third parties unless necessary for service fulfillment.

6. Account & Login Information (if applicable)

If you register an account, we store the information provided in your profile. You can view, edit, or delete your data anytime, except for your username.

7. Automated Spam Detection & Security

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Security logs may track IP addresses to prevent unauthorized access or cyber threats.

Legal Basis for Data Processing (GDPR Compliance)

Under GDPR (Article 6), we collect and process your data based on:
✅ Consent – When you accept cookies, submit forms, or interact with our website.
✅ Legitimate Interest – To improve user experience and prevent fraud/spam.
✅ Contractual Necessity – If you register or use our services.
✅ Legal Obligation – To comply with tax, legal, or security regulations.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: Indefinitely, unless manually deleted.
  • User Accounts: Until you delete your account.
  • Contact Form Data: Up to 12 months for customer service purposes.
  • Cookies: See “Cookies” section for expiration details.

Your Rights Over Your Data (GDPR Users)

If you are in the EU, you have the right to:
✅ Request a copy of your personal data we store.
✅ Request data deletion (excluding legal/administrative obligations).
✅ Correct any incorrect or outdated data.
✅ Restrict or object to data processing.
✅ Withdraw consent for marketing or cookies.

📩 To make a request, email contact@consultinno.se

Where Your Data is Sent & Stored

  • Visitor comments are checked via automated spam detection services.
  • Data may be processed outside the EU, but we ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Data Security Measures

🔒 We take security seriously and implement:

  • Encryption of sensitive data.
  • Access control to prevent unauthorized access.
  • Regular security audits to maintain compliance.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any significant changes will be notified via our website.

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