Privacy Policy for Snartup.no

1. Information We Collect and How We Use It

To provide our services, we process the following types of data:

• Account Information: When you create a user profile (as an individual or a company), we collect your name and email address.
• Public Contact Data: Please note that the email address you provide during registration/listing is published on the platform to allow other collaborators to contact you.
• User-Generated Content: We process any information, project descriptions, or files you voluntarily upload. The core purpose of Snartup is open sharing.
• Publicly Sourced Information: Our staff may share publicly available information relevant to projects. If you are the owner of such information and wish for it to be removed, please contact us.

2. Purpose of Processing

We use your data to:

• Maintain and operate the Snartup platform.
• Keep you updated on changes, new features, or platform developments via email.
• Facilitate networking and collaboration between users.

3. Public Disclosure and Data Sharing

Important Notice: Snartup.no is a public-facing platform. Information you post, including your contact email, is visible to other users and visitors.

Warning: Users are advised not to share trade secrets, confidential business information, or sensitive personal data on the platform, as the system is designed for open collaboration.

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

• Contract: To provide the platform services you signed up for.
• Legitimate Interest: To facilitate cooperation between different sectors (Academia, Business, Public).
• Consent: For specific marketing or notifications where required.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your profile and associated data.
• Withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

6. Development Status (Beta Disclaimer)

Snartup.no is currently under development and is not a final product. Features, data structures, and terms may change. We will notify registered users of significant changes via the email address provided.

7. Data Retention

We store your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the platform services. You can delete your profile at any time.

8. Cookies and Session Data

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the platform and maintain your session. We do not use cookies for advertising or third-party tracking purposes.

• Authentication cookies: When you sign in, we store a session cookie on your device to keep you logged in. This cookie is strictly necessary for the platform to function and does not track your activity across other websites. It expires automatically after 5 days of inactivity or when you log out.
• Third-party authentication:If you sign in using Google or LinkedIn, those services may set their own cookies as part of their authentication process. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to Google's and LinkedIn's respective privacy policies for details.
• No analytics cookies: We do not currently use Google Analytics or similar analytics tools that track your browsing behavior.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Disabling authentication cookies will prevent you from staying logged in to the platform.