Privacy Policy - Garda-group.com
This privacy policy is continuously updated and was last revised on 09/07/2025.
It explains why and how garda-group.com collects and uses personal data, as well as your rights.
The privacy policy applies to Garda-group.com (org. no. 917 987 890).
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or the data we collect, you can contact us at post@gardasikring.no.
1. General Information
Below, you'll find a brief overview of how your personal data will be processed when you visit our website. The term "personal data" includes all information that can be used to identify you personally. As the operator of this website, Garda-group.com understands the importance of handling your personal data confidentially. We assure you that we will always comply with all legal requirements for data privacy and security.
2. Responsible Controller of the Data Collection
The data processed on this website is managed by the website owner, whose contact information is available under "Information about the Controller" in this privacy policy.
3. Who Has Access to Your Personal Data?
Information provided via forms on this website and/or in communication with us by phone or email is accessible only to employees of Garda Group. We do not sell or rent the provided information about to any third party. Information about your user patterns on the website is tracked and stored in the various analytics tools that we use, provided that you have given consent to this. You will find detailed information about these tools and the information collected further down in this privacy policy.
4. How We Use Your Personal Data
Some of your information is stored to ensure proper functionality and delivery of the information and functions on this website. Other data is stored for analysis purposes to understand your usage patterns and journey on the website.
We process your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy regulations. This means that user data is only processed in the following cases:
When required by law (in accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 1(c) of the GDPR).
When necessary to fulfill a contract (in accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 1(b) of the GDPR).
When in line with our legitimate interests (in accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 1(f) of the GDPR).
When the user has provided consent (in accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 1(a) of the GDPR).
We do not collect personal data such as names, phone numbers, or email addresses unless you voluntarily provide this information, for example, by applying for a job or contacting us via phone or email.
We will only use this data to contact you regarding your existing customer relationship with us or a specific inquiry from you, such as a contact request or job application. We may also use the data for product-related marketing purposes if you have given prior consent, or if it is permitted under applicable laws and regulations, unless you have objected to this.
5. How Long We Store Your Data
Unless a more specific retention period is provided in this privacy policy, your personal data will be retained until the purpose for which it was collected no longer applies. If you submit a legitimate deletion request or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted unless we have other legally permissible reasons to retain your personal information (e.g., tax or purchase-related retention periods). In such cases, the data will be deleted once these reasons no longer apply.
6. Legal Basis for Data Processing on This Website
If you have given your consent to data processing, we will process your personal data in accordance with applicable privacy laws, including Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. If you specifically consent to the transfer of personal data to third countries, the processing will also be based on relevant legal provisions, such as Article 49(1)(a) of the GDPR. If you have consented to the storage of cookies or access to your device's information (e.g., via device fingerprinting), the data processing will also be based on § 25 (1) of the TTDSG. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
If your data is necessary to fulfill a contract or for pre-contractual actions, processing will be in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) of the GDPR. Additionally, we will process your data in accordance with Article 6(1)(c) of the GDPR if a legal obligation requires such processing. We may also process your data based on our legitimate interests, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. Further information on the specific legal bases for data processing will be provided in the relevant sections of this privacy policy.
7. Information about the Controller (the Responsible Data Processor)
The responsible party for data processing on this website is:
Garda Group
Address: Apotekergata 10B, 0180 Oslo, Norway
Email: post@gardasikring.no
8. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Data
You have the right to receive information about the source, recipients, and purposes of the personal data stored about you without incurring any cost. You also have the right to request correction or deletion of your data. If you have given consent for data processing, you have the right to withdraw this consent at any time, which will also affect future data processing. Additionally, you have the right to request the restriction of data processing if warranted by the circumstances. You also have the right to file a complaint with the competent supervisory authority.
If you wish to exercise any of your rights, you can email us at post@gardasikring.no. You may also send a written request to Garda Group, Apotekergata 10B, 0180 Oslo, Norway, or call us at +47 4000 2101.
9. How Your Personal Data is Stored
9.1 General
When you visit our website, your device's browser automatically sends information to our server, which is temporarily stored in a log file. We have no control over this. The following information is automatically recorded and stored until it is deleted:
The IP address of the device requesting access
Date and time of access
The name and URL of the accessed file
The website/application used to access it (referrer URL)
The browser you are using and, if applicable, your computer's operating system, as well as the name of your access provider
Processing of the IP address is based on Article 6, Paragraph 1(f) of the GDPR and § 25(1) of the TTDSG. Our legitimate interest in the data collection includes the purposes of ensuring smooth connectivity, optimal user experience, and assessment of system security and stability.
We also use cookies and tracking tools on our website. You will find a detailed explanation of these tools, procedures, and how your data is used for these purposes in the sections below on online presence, website optimization, and integration of services and third-party content.
9.2 Inquiries
When you share your information with us, by email or phone, this information is stored in our customer and business system, Microsoft Dynamics 365. This system stores data in accordance with the Personal Data Act and GDPR (read more about Microsoft Dynamics 365 and GDPR). For various inquiries, we store the following personal data about you:
Email inquiries to our provided email address, including job-applications:
Email and any other personal information you have shared in the email
Phone inquiries:
Your phone number and any other personal information you may share during your call
10. Marketing and Analytics Tools
10.1 Google Tag Manager
This website uses Google Tag Manager. The provider is Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
Google Tag Manager is a tool that allows us to integrate tracking technologies and other tools into our website. Google Tag Manager does not create user profiles, store cookies, or conduct independent analyses. It only functions as a platform for managing and activating the integrated tools. However, Google Tag Manager collects your IP address, which may also be transmitted to Google's parent company in the USA.
The use of Google Tag Manager is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. As the website operator, we have a legitimate interest in the simple and efficient integration and management of various tools on our website. When required consent has been obtained, processing is carried out according to Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and § 25(1) of the TTDSG (German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act), provided the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to user information (e.g., device fingerprinting). You have the right to revoke this consent at any time.
10.2 Google Analytics
We use the Google Analytics service on this website. This is a web analytics tool provided by Google Ireland Limited ("Google"), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Google Analytics allows the website operator to analyze visitor behavior patterns on the site. This includes information such as pages visited, time spent on the pages, the operating system, and the user's geographic location. This data is collected and assigned a unique user ID linked to the visitor's device.
Google Analytics also allows for tracking of mouse clicks, scrolling movements, and other interactions on the website. To improve data collection and analysis, Google Analytics uses various modeling methods and machine learning technologies.
Google Analytics uses technologies like cookies or device fingerprinting to identify and analyze user behavior patterns. The information collected by Google is usually transmitted to servers in the USA and stored there.
We base the use of Google Analytics on your consent, in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and § 25(1) of the TTDSG. You have the right to revoke this consent at any time.
Data transfer to the USA takes place according to the Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) of the European Commission. You can find details here: https://business.safety.google/adscontrollerterms/sccs/.
11. Tools and Third-Party Providers
11.1 YouTube
We integrate videos from YouTube on our website. YouTube is operated by Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), with its headquarters at Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
When you start playing a YouTube video on our site, a connection is established to the YouTube server, which is notified of which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account while visiting our website, this allows YouTube to associate your browsing behavior directly with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.
After starting the video playback, YouTube may place cookies or similar recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting) on your device. This allows YouTube to collect information about visitors to our website. The data is used, among other things, to compile video statistics to improve website usability and to prevent potential fraud attempts.
Further data processing operations may occur after you start playing a YouTube video, which are beyond our control.
The use of YouTube is based on our interest in presenting online content in an appealing way. This is in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR, which permits processing based on legitimate interest. Where the required consent has been obtained, the processing is carried out in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, provided the consent includes the storage of cookies or access to information on the user’s device (e.g., device fingerprinting). This consent may be withdrawn at any time.
For more information on how YouTube handles user data, please see YouTube’s privacy policy here: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en.
12. Data Security
All personal data that you transfer is secured using the trusted SSL (Secure Socket Layer) standard. SSL is a well-known and reliable standard used in online banking, for instance. Signs of a secure SSL connection include "https://" in the browser's address bar and the padlock symbol at the bottom of the browser.
This website uses technical and organizational security measures to ensure that all personal information provided is protected against manipulation, loss, or unauthorised access by third parties. Our security protocols are continuously updated in line with technological developments.