Privacy Policy

Last updated: 9 December 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how GigaScan Technologies AB (“GigaScan,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects and processes personal data when you use our website. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Swedish law.

1. Data Controller

GigaScan Technologies AB
Kungsbacka, Sweden
Email: team@gigascan.com

2. Personal Data We Collect

a. Information You Provide Through the Contact Form

If you submit a contact form, we collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Message content

This information is sent directly to team@gigascan.com.

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, certain data is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visits

  • Referring website

  • Basic interaction data (scrolling, clicks, page load metrics)

This data is collected primarily for website functionality, security, and performance analytics.

3. Cookies

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as enabling functionality, improving performance, and allowing analytics.

b. Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)

These cookies are essential for the site to function and are set by Squarespace. They support:

  • Website security

  • Load balancing

  • Basic operational features

  • Contact form functionality

You cannot opt out of these cookies because the website cannot function properly without them.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve functionality and user experience. They may track:

  • Page performance

  • Visitor interactions

  • Site traffic patterns

If enabled, analytics cookies only operate after you provide explicit consent through the cookie banner.

3. No Advertising or Tracking Cookies

We do not use advertising, targeting, or cross-site tracking cookies.

c. Cookie Consent

When visiting our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner.
You can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Accept essential cookies only

  • Customize your preferences

You may withdraw consent at any time.

d. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Disabling essential cookies may affect the website’s functionality.

4. How We Use Your Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

a. Responding to inquiries

To reply to your contact form submission or follow up on your request.

b. Website functionality and security

Squarespace uses essential cookies and technical data to operate and secure the site.

c. Website performance and analytics (if enabled)

To understand how visitors use the website and improve layout, performance, and content.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, our legal bases are:

a. Legitimate Interest (Article 6(1)(f))

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Operating the website

  • Maintaining security and performance

  • Using anonymized analytics if configured without cookies

b. Performance of Pre-Contractual Steps (Article 6(1)(b))

When you contact us regarding potential cooperation, product information, or services.

c. Consent (Article 6(1)(a))

For any non-essential cookies, such as analytics cookies requiring opt-in consent.

6. Data Sharing and Service Providers

We may share data with:

a. Squarespace

As our hosting provider, Squarespace processes:

  • Technical and security data

  • Necessary cookies

  • Infrastructure logs

b. Email Service Providers

Your contact form submission is routed to team@gigascan.com.

c. Analytics Providers (if enabled)

If we implement analytics cookies (such as GA4), they will be listed in our cookie banner and reflected in an updated policy.

We do not sell or trade personal data.

7. International Transfers

Data processed by Squarespace or email providers may be transferred outside the EU, including to the United States.

Such transfers rely on:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), and/or

  • Equivalent GDPR-compliant safeguards.

8. Data Retention

We retain inquiry emails only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry and for normal business recordkeeping, unless a longer period is required by law or required for ongoing communication.

Cookies have their own retention periods, typically:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period (displayed in your browser settings)

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Right of access

  • Right to rectification

  • Right to erasure

  • Right to restrict processing

  • Right to object

  • Right to data portability

To exercise these rights, email us at team@gigascan.com.

You may also lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY).

10. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data.
However, no internet system can guarantee absolute security.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For any privacy-related questions, contact:
team@gigascan.com