Privacy Policy - Powersim Software AS

Last updated 05/11/2025.

Who We Are

Powersim Software AS is a Norwegian software company specializing in simulation tools for forecasting and decision support.
This privacy policy applies to our corporate website: www.powersim.com

Contact Information (Data Controller)

Powersim Software AS
Litleåsvegen 79, Building B
N-5132 Nyborg, Norway
Org. no.: 985 169 993

Email: powersim@powersim.no
Phone: +47 55 60 65 00

Visiting address
Powersim Software AS
Litleåsvegen 79
Building B, 3rd floor
N-5132
Norway

What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data when you voluntarily provide it, for example when you:

  • Submit a contact form
  • Sign up for our newsletter


Types of Data Collected:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Company name
  • IP address and website usage data (via cookies and analytics)


In addition, we may automatically collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser type, and access timestamps for security and operational purposes.

Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

Purpose

Responding to inquiries
Sending newsletters and updates
Analyzing website traffic and improving services

Legal Basis

Legitimate interest
Consent
Consent

Where data is transferred outside the EEA (for example to Google LLC in the USA), such transfers are safeguarded by the EU Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies. You may decline cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not work as intended.

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie banner or your browser settings. We only activate non-essential cookies after you have provided consent.

We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means IP addresses are processed in a form where individual users cannot be identified.

We use analytics data to understand:

  • Number of visitors
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device and browser types
  • Navigation patterns


No data from analytics is used to identify individuals.

Embedded content

Pages on our website may include embedded content (such as videos, articles, or images).
Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly, and these websites may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

Powersim Software AS has no control over third-party websites and is not responsible for their data processing practices.

How We Use Personal Information

We use personal data only for:

  • Managing inquiries and support requests
  • Providing product or service information
  • Sending newsletters (only if you have consented)


Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only. We use appropriate technical and organizational security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your data

Third-Party Data Processors

We use trusted suppliers to support our services:

Service

Newsletter delivery
Web analytics
Web hosting

Provider

Mailchimp
Google Analytics 4
UniWeb

Purpose

Email campaigns
Website performance analysis
Hosting and infrastructure

Location

USA
USA
Norway

Legal Safeguards

SCCs*
SCCs*
Within EEA

All partners are GDPR-compliant or operate under valid Data Processing Agreements.

* Standard Contractual Clauses

Data Retention

Data Type

Contact form submissions
Newsletter subscriptions

Retention Period

24 months
Until you unsubscribe

Server logs are retained for up to 12 months for security and troubleshooting.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Object to processing
  • Request data portability

 

Contact us at powersim@powersim.com to exercise these rights.

If you believe your data has been handled improperly, you may file a complaint with:
Datatilsynet (The Norwegian Data Protection Authority): www.datatilsynet.no

How to Request Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal data at any time, except when we are required to retain data for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

We will confirm deletion in writing once your request has been processed. Data deletion requests are normally handled within 30 days.

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