Hi, and welcome to Plant Tech AS Privacy Policy.
1.Introduction
Plant Tech AS (“Plant Tech”, “we”, “us”) is an agritech company and the owner of The Farm Society™.Plant Tech AS designs, builds and operates urban farms and is the owner of the technology. The Farm Society produces high quality herbs and greens using Vertical Farming and hydroponics. The raw produce is delivered to restaurant, hotels and cantines in Norway through wholesale.This privacy policy describes how Plant Tech collects your information whenever you use our services, what information we collect, how it is used, and with whom the information is shared. Services include all the ways you may interact with us: through our Distribution tool, Production tool, mobile applications, websites, or any other interaction that includes the use of our services and products. Plant Tech is responsible for all the processing and handling of personal data collected through the use of our services or through contact with us. This means that we are responsible for complying with the Personal Data Act in the applicable jurisdiction, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable privacy regulations. The information that Plant Tech collects, uses, and shares includes, among others, your registration information, metadata, location data, and data about your device.Your information is stored and processed in accordance with the requirements set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), as further explained below. We will only keep your information as long as necessary in accordance with the purposes described in this policy. Our users and other third parties do not have access to personal information that can be used to contact or identify a data subject without the data subject’s prior explicit consent/approval or otherwise without a legal basis for each applicable processing activity. This Privacy Policy sets out the terms and conditions for the processing and use of the personal information provided by you (or collected from you) to Plant Tech when you use our services. By using our services, you are accepting our Terms of Service and the terms and practices described in this Privacy Policy.This policy applies to any users of our services anywhere in the world, including any users of our apps, websites, features, or other services.
2.Collection and Use of Your Information and Data
When you use our services, there will be certain information and data (collectively called "Data") that you will send to us or that we will collect from you. In the following sections, we will set out important details regarding the collection and use of your data.
3.Data that we collect and why
3.1.Data we collect when you watch content in our Distribution tool
When watching content in our Distribution tool, we will collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address used to connect your access device to the Internet, as well as connection information such as browser type, version, preferred languages, and time zone setting.
We will also collect non-personally identifiable data about your view time and interactions with the tool to let the creators of the content receive feedback on the number of views and engagement.
3.2.Data we collect when you sign up
During registration of a user account in our Production tools, we collect your email address and password. This is used to provide you with a unique user ID and allow you to access your account with your registered details. Your email can also be used to reset a forgotten password and as a method for Plant Tech to contact you. See the clause on “Communications between you and Plant Tech” for more information.
This data is processed based on your consent in accordance with GDPR Article 6(1)(a).
3.3.Data we collect when you upload content, interact, and use our Production tool
We receive and store all data you upload to our tools, such as videos, drawings, interactive elements, text, images, story names, company information, emails for members you invite, billing details, or similar data. This ensures that our services are fully functional and provide the services you request. This data is only kept for as long as required. For further information, please see the section on "Data Deletion."
This data is processed based on your consent in accordance with GDPR Article 6(1)(a).
3.4.Data we collect when you browse some of our web pages
When browsing our web pages, we collect your IP address, browser type, version, preferred languages, and time zone settings. We use this data to understand our audience better, gathering it in an aggregated, non-personally identifiable manner.
The basis for this processing is legitimate interest under GDPR Article 6(1)(f).
3.5.Cookie Policy
We use cookies to better understand visitors, improve user experiences, and offer tailored services. Cookies can be session-based (deleted when leaving the website) or persistent (remain stored over time). The legal basis for processing cookies is your consent, per GDPR Article 6(1)(a).
3.6.Third-Party Collection
We may share data with Plant Tech’s affiliates, service providers, or third parties to ensure proper delivery of the services you request. This may include sharing data with partners for the purposes of data centralization and logistics or enabling third-party APIs. You can find more information about our sub-processors on our website.
4.General Information Regarding Your Data
Uploaded data may be accessible to members of your organization with the right permissions. Your data is not publicly available unless shared explicitly by you or members of your organization.
We reserve the right to remove any content that violates our Terms of Service.
5.How We Process Your Data
5.1.Data processor and data controller
Plant Tech is the Data Controller. We may work with processors in different parts of the world, all in accordance with applicable data privacy laws. Personal Data may be processed outside of the EU following GDPR standards, including Schrems II compliance.
5.2.Purpose for processing your data
Plant Tech only processes data for purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
5.3.Securing your data
We implement strong security measures, including encryption, personnel control, and logical access control, to ensure your data is protected.
6.Communications between you and Plant Tech AS
We may send you emails regarding your account, updates, or service changes. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
7.Data Deletion
Upon deletion, data may remain in backups for up to 30 days. We encourage you not to upload content that you do not want to be stored externally by third-party users.
8.Correcting and Receiving Information about Your Data
You have the right to correct your data or request more information about its use by contacting us at post@plant-tech.no.
9.Children
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 16 years of age.
10.Notices and Updates
Plant Tech reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Continued use of our services indicates your acceptance of any updates.
11.Choice of Law and Jurisdiction
The laws of Norway shall govern this Privacy Policy. Disputes will first be addressed through amicable means, but unresolved disputes will be brought to the Trondheim District Court.
12.Contact Us
For any questions or concerns, please contact us at post@plant-tech.no or visit our website.
Thanks for reading our Privacy Policy. We hope you enjoy using Plant Tech’s services!