1. Who we are
Kongsberg Innovation is an innovation company based in Norway. We work with startups, scaleups, corporates, and partners to accelerate growth and innovation. As the controller of your personal data, we are responsible for ensuring that your data is handled securely and in accordance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. What data we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Contact information: name, email address, phone number, company affiliation, and role.
- Usage data: information about how you use our website, newsletters, and digital platforms.
- Application data: information you provide when applying for programs, funding, or partnerships.
- Event data: registrations and participation details for events, workshops, and meetings.
- Other information: any additional details you choose to share with us (e.g., through contact forms).
3. How we use your data
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and improve our services and programs.
- To communicate with you about events, news, and opportunities.
- To manage applications for accelerator programs, funding, and collaborations.
- To fulfill legal obligations and reporting requirements (e.g., funding bodies, public authorities).
- To ensure security and prevent misuse of our services.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following grounds:
- Consent: when you subscribe to newsletters or register for events.
- Contractual necessity: when we process data as part of a program, partnership, or funding agreement.
- Legal obligation: when required by Norwegian or EU law.
- Legitimate interests: when we use your data to improve services, maintain security, or strengthen our ecosystem.
5. Sharing of Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Trusted partners and service providers assisting us with communication, IT, or event management.
- Public funding bodies (e.g., SIVA, Innovation Norway, EU programs) where reporting is required.
- Legal authorities if required by law.
All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes it was collected for, or as required by law. After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access to your personal data.
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion of data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Restriction of processing.
- Data portability.
- Objection to certain types of processing.
- Withdrawal of consent at any time (for example, unsubscribing from newsletters).
To exercise these rights, please contact us by filling out this form.
8. Security
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
9. Cookies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.
Types of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary cookies: These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as filling out forms or setting your privacy preferences.
- Performance cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data on traffic and usage patterns. This helps us improve the website’s functionality and content.
- Functional cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your choices (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced features.
- Analytics and third-party cookies: We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage. These providers may place their own cookies to track performance.
Why we use cookies
- Ensure the website functions properly.
- Remember your settings and preferences.
- Improve website performance and usability.
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns to improve our services.
Types of cookies we use
You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:
- Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
- Consent banner: On your first visit, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner.
- Withdrawal of consent: You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser or cookie settings.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties, such as analytics providers or embedded content (e.g., videos, social media integrations). We do not control these cookies, and we encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of those providers.
10. Policy Update
This page was last updated 10.09.2025.
