1. Introduction

 

This website is operated by the organisers of IWT 2027. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Norwegian data protection laws.

 

This website is primarily an information site. However, certain data may be collected automatically when you visit the site.

 

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2. What Data We Collect

 

When you visit this website, the following types of data may be collected:

• Technical information (IP address, browser type, device type)

• Pages visited and time spent on the website

• General usage data (via cookies and analytics tools)

 

We do not collect personal data such as names or contact details unless you actively provide it (e.g. via forms or email contact).

 

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3. Use of Wix and Data Processing

 

This website is hosted on the platform Wix.com Ltd.

 

Wix may collect and process data on our behalf, including:

• Visitor analytics

• Technical and usage data

• Cookies and tracking technologies

 

Wix stores data on secure servers and processes data in accordance with GDPR.

For more information, please refer to Wix’s Privacy Policy:

https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

 

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4. Cookies

 

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to ensure proper functionality, improve user experience, and provide analytics.

 

How we use cookies

This website may use:

• Essential cookies (necessary for the site to function)

• Analytics cookies (to understand how visitors use the site)

 

Managing and deleting cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies

• Delete existing cookies

• Receive notifications when cookies are used

 

For more information, see:

• www.allaboutcookies.org

 

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

 

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5. Purpose of Data Processing

 

Data collected through this website is used to:

• Ensure proper website functionality

• Improve user experience and content

• Monitor traffic and usage patterns

 

We do not use data for profiling or automated decision-making.

 

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6. Legal Basis

 

Processing of data is based on:

• Legitimate interest (website functionality and improvement)

• Consent (where applicable, e.g. cookies)

 

 

7. Data Sharing

 

We do not sell or share personal data with third parties, except:

• When required by law

• Through service providers necessary to operate the website (e.g. Wix)

 

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8. Your Rights

 

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (e.g. Datatilsynet in Norway)

 

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9. Data Security

 

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data. Data is handled securely through the Wix platform and associated services.

 

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10. Copyright and Use of Content

 

All content on this website, including text, images, logos and graphics, is either:

• Owned by the IWT 2027 organisers, or

• Used with permission from the respective rights holders

 

Unauthorised use, reproduction or distribution of content is not permitted.

 

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11. External Links and Third-Party Services

 

This website may contain links to external websites, including booking services for accommodation and dining.

 

When you follow these links, you will leave this website. We are not responsible for the content, data handling or privacy practices of third-party websites.

 

Any personal data you provide on external websites (such as hotel booking platforms) will be processed in accordance with their own privacy policies.

 

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external services they use.

 

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12. Contact

 

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us.