We commit to using and processing data in an ethically acceptable way in all aspects of our business.

The purpose of this policy is to formalise SPERI’s data ethics principles and describe how we wish to use and process data, making it clear to our customers, employees and other stakeholders that we are dedicated to these efforts.

We always comply with statutory regulations regarding data and privacy protection; however, we also recognise that continuous technological change and development, alongside increasing risks and benefits from utilisation of big data, require thoughtful and responsible decision-making where existing laws and regulations do not necessarily suffice.

In our processing we comply with the requirements of privacy legislation. That means, among other things, that:

we clearly state the purposes for which we process personal data. We do this by means of this privacy statement;

we aim to limit our collection of personal data to only the personal data required for legitimate purposes;

• we first request your explicit consent to process your personal data in cases requiring your consent;
• we take appropriate security measures to protect your personal data and also require this from parties that process personal data on our behalf;
• we respect your right to access your personal data or have it corrected or deleted, at your request.

1. Purpose, data and retention period

We may collect or receive personal information for a number of purposes connected with our business operations which may include the following:

• Contact – Through phone, mail, email and/or webforms
• Compiling and analyzing statistics for website improvement.
• To sell or share data with a third party

2. Sharing with other parties

We only share or disclose this data to processors for the following purposes:

3. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. For more information about cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

4. Disclosure practices

We disclose personal information if we are required by law or by a court order, in response to a law enforcement agency, to the extent permitted under other provisions of law, to provide information, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety.

If our website or organisation is taken over, sold, or involved in a merger or acquisition, your details may be disclosed to our advisers and any prospective purchasers and will be passed on to the new owners.

5. Security

We are committed to the security of personal data. We take appropriate security measures to limit abuse of and unauthorized access to personal data. This ensures that only the necessary persons have access to your data, that access to the data is protected, and that our security measures are regularly reviewed.

6. Third-party websites

This privacy statement does not apply to third-party websites connected by links on our website. We cannot guarantee that these third parties handle your personal data in a reliable or secure manner. We recommend you read the privacy statements of these websites prior to making use of these websites.

7. Amendments to this privacy statement

We reserve the right to make amendments to this privacy statement. It is recommended that you consult this privacy statement regularly in order to be aware of any changes. In addition, we will actively inform you wherever possible.