Privacy and Cookies
Barde Software AS is committed to protecting your personal data. Your information will not be sold or shared with third parties.
On this page, you will learn how we collect, store, and use information from our websites, as well as your rights. These terms apply to Barde Software AS (Org. no. 987 917 342 VAT) and the company's websites (barde.ai). Barde Software is the data controller for personal data collected and is subject to Norway's Personal Data Act (personopplysningsloven).
1. Anonymous user data
You can freely use Barde Software's websites anonymously, for example to read blog articles and other publicly available information. All visits to our websites are recorded by us, but this information cannot initially be linked to you as an individual.
1.1. Cookies
Barde Software uses cookies that are stored on your computer/tablet/mobile when you visit barde.ai. By using barde.ai, you consent to the use of cookies.
Cookies allow us to automatically collect anonymous (non-personal) data, such as the source of the visit, pages visited, duration, navigation, search terms, and which links the visitor clicks on.
The purpose of collecting this information is to enable ordering of services and resources on the websites, customize our communication to create user-friendly experiences, and gain a better understanding of the market.
Cookies used on barde.ai include: WordPress, Yoast, Google/Google Analytics, HotJar, and HubSpot.
1.2. Opt out of cookies in your browser
You can opt out of cookie usage. In your browser, you can change the settings so that the browser does not allow the use of cookies. You can also delete cookies that are already stored on your device. You can find information about this under "Help" in your browser.
Please note that parts of the content and services on barde.ai will not function (or will not function optimally) if the use of cookies is not accepted. Examples include forms and content downloads. Nevertheless, you can still freely use Barde Software's websites anonymously, as described above.
2. Personal user data
If you wish to use resources we offer (such as e-books, product information, subscriptions, and similar) or make any other form of registration and/or submission of information on the websites, we use forms or other solutions such as chat to collect this information.
Providing this information is voluntary. Your personal information will not be sold or shared with third parties.
2.1. Your consent to store personal data
In the form or other relevant solutions, we ask for your consent that you accept the terms as described on the page you are now reading.
A consent implies that the information you provide is stored by Barde Software. If you have submitted personal information such as email address, name, and similar through such registration in a form on barde.ai, the information mentioned in the first paragraph may in certain cases be linked to you as an individual.
Barde Software uses this information, among other things, to deliver (activate) the relevant service or resource to you, and to customize further communication and website content according to your preferences.
Exactly what information is stored and how it is used depends, among other things, on what type of information you have registered and whether you/your organization (via employer) are a customer of Barde Software.
If you/your organization have an active customer relationship with Barde Software, we may send you marketing via email or other communication methods in accordance with marketing laws, unless you have requested otherwise.
Do you want to know what information is stored about you? You can easily contact us through the form below.
2.2. How we store and use personal data
Personal information you provide is stored and used only in accordance with the purposes mentioned above and in a secure manner. Examples:
- We may record which parts of the websites you visit and active actions such as filling out forms, downloading content, contacting us via chat, etc.
- We may record whether you receive, open, and read emails from us
We use such information to measure whether our communication (blog articles, content offers, emails, etc.) is correctly tailored to our users' needs. The purpose is to deliver ongoing services, as well as evaluate and improve our services.
In some cases, the information in the examples above may be used for direct communications, such as marketing via email, telephone, or other platforms/channels. Examples:
- If you have downloaded content (such as an e-book, guide, or similar) that indicates you may have interest in other relevant content. In such cases, you may receive an email with tips about, for example, blog articles or other content offers
- If over time you have shown interest in content and services that give a clear indication that you may have interest in Barde Software's services. In such cases, you may receive an email or phone call for a conversation about your interest in a possible collaboration
As a user of Barde Software's websites and/or services, you have the right at any time to request access to your personal data, request that the information be changed or deleted, or withdraw any previously given consent to storage.
Use the form at the bottom.
2.3. Barde Software is responsible for storing and processing data
Information is stored on secure servers at Barde Software and HubSpot, which is the business system we use for websites, CRM, and communication. Barde Software may use subcontractors for all/parts of the websites and/or service delivery. In cases where subcontractors process personal data on our behalf, Barde Software remains the data controller for our customers and users.
This translation maintains Barde's transparent, straightforward communication style while clearly explaining their data storage practices and responsibility as the data controller regardless of their use of subcontractors.
3. Other terms of use
Barde Software AS holds all rights to the pages and content on barde.ai. Complete or partial reproduction of the content on barde.ai is only permitted with written consent from us.
Our website has links to other websites (outside barde.ai). Barde Software does not control and is not responsible for how such websites collect and use information.
Questions or comments? Chat with us (see separate window on this page) or send a message.
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As a user of Barde Software's websites and/or services, you have the right at any time to request access to your personal data, request that the information be changed or deleted, or withdraw any previously given consent to storage.