Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you interact with our website, including the use of Google Analytics, Zendesk web widget, and cookies. By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and processing of your information as described below.

2. Data Controller

Botne Ltd. ("we", "us", "our") is the data controller for the processing of your personal data as per applicable laws and regulations.

3. Data Collection and Usage

We collect personal data when you use our website, including when you fill out forms to join projects. The following data may be collected:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, professional experience, and other details you provide via forms.
• Usage Data: Data collected automatically through cookies and tracking technologies such as Google Analytics, including IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics data.

We use this information to:

• Process your requests to join projects and share relevant information with our partners.
• Improve our website's performance and user experience through analytics.
• Provide customer support via the Zendesk web widget.

4. Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about how visitors use our site. This helps us optimize our content and improve user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor interactions with our website. Google’s privacy policy is available here.

5. Use of Zendesk Web Widget

Our website includes a Zendesk web widget to provide customer support services. When you use the widget, Zendesk may collect data such as your name and email address to assist with customer service inquiries. You can review Zendesk’s privacy policy here.

6. Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to track visitor behavior and store certain information. We use cookies to personalize content, analyze traffic through Google Analytics, and provide better user support with the Zendesk web widget.

You may control or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

7. Consent for Data Processing

By filling out forms to join our projects, you explicitly consent to the collection, processing, and sharing of your personal data with Botne Ltd. and our trusted partners. This data will be used solely for the purpose of finding suitable projects or solutions based on the information you provide.

8. Data Sharing with Third Parties

We share your personal data with our partners only as necessary to fulfill your requests for seeking solutions to your need or project matching. These partners are contractually obligated to comply with applicable data protection laws, ensuring the safety and confidentiality of your personal data.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

10. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:

• The right to access your personal data.
• The right to rectify any incorrect or incomplete data.
• The right to request the deletion of your data.
• The right to restrict or object to data processing.
• The right to data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: admin@sorwi.fi

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any significant changes by updating the date at the top of this policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or how your data is processed, please contact us at:

Email: admin@sorwi.fi
Address: Ketjutie 4, 90560 Oulu
Phone: +358 34 109 2016

Effective Date: 2024-10-18