# Privacy Policy for Petition Campaigns

*Last updated: January 15, 2026*

## Who We Are

**Data Controller:** Stopp Lidelsen  
**Organization Number:** 835314162

You can contact us through our [contact form](/en/contact).

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## When Does This Privacy Policy Apply?

This policy applies when you sign a petition campaign on stopplidelsen.no.

## What Personal Information We Collect

When you sign a petition campaign, we collect the following information:

- **First and last name** - used to register and display your signature, but you choose whether your signature will be displayed publicly.
- **Email address** - used only to confirm your signature and contact you if needed
- **County** - displayed with your name to show geographic support
- **Time of signature** - when you signed the campaign
- **IP address (hashed)** - used only for security and to prevent misuse, deleted after 30 days

## Why We Collect Your Data (Purposes)

We process your personal information for the following purposes:

1. **Register your support** - to document that you support the campaign
2. **Public display** - to show your signature on the website (based on your display preference)
3. **Delivery to recipient** - when the campaign ends, the signature list is delivered to the relevant recipient (e.g., the Norwegian Parliament, government ministries, or other authorities)
4. **Confirmation** - to send you an email confirming your signature and give you the option to withdraw it.

## Legal Basis (GDPR Art. 6)

The processing of your personal data is based on **your explicit consent** (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).

By checking the consent box and submitting the form, you agree that we may process your information as described in this policy.

## Who Has Access to Your Data

### Visibility
Based on your display preference, the following information may be shown publicly on the website:

- **Anonymous:** Only county is displayed
- **Semi-anonymous (default):** First name and county are displayed
- **Full name:** First name, last name, and county are displayed

**Your email address is NEVER displayed publicly.**

### Data Controller and Processors
- **Stopp Lidelsen:** Has access to all information for campaign administration
- **Web server:** Data is stored on web servers hosted by Domeneshop

### Campaign Recipients
Our petition campaigns are informal initiatives, not formal legislative proposals. When a campaign ends, we submit it to the relevant recipient (such as the Norwegian Parliament, government ministries, or other authorities) as specified in the campaign details.

**Important information about name sharing:**
- The recipient may request verification that signatures are genuine
- Your name will **only be shared according to your chosen display preference**
- If you select "Anonymous," you will remain anonymous to the recipient as well
- To change your display preference, you can delete your signature and sign again with a different choice

If verification is needed, we can provide the recipient with confidential access to the data or use an independent third party (such as a lawyer or auditor) to confirm the number of signatures without disclosing names.

## How Long We Store Your Data

We retain your personal information:

- **While the campaign is active**
- **For up to 2 years after the campaign ends** - for documentation and potential follow-up
- **IP addresses (hashed):** Automatically deleted after 30 days

You can withdraw your consent and have your information deleted by using the deletion link sent to your email when you sign (see Your Rights below).

## How We Protect Your Data

We take data security seriously and have implemented the following measures:

- **Encryption:** HTTPS/TLS encryption for all communications
- **Access control:** Only authorized administrators have access to raw data
- **Hashed IP address:** IP addresses are stored only as hashes for security

## Your Rights (GDPR Art. 15-21)

Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

### 1. Right of Access (Art. 15)
You can request a copy of the personal information we have stored about you at any time.

### 2. Right to Rectification (Art. 16)
If any of your information is incorrect or inaccurate, you can ask us to correct it.

### 3. Right to Erasure / "Right to be Forgotten" (Art. 17)
You can withdraw your consent and have your signature deleted at any time. You will receive a deletion link in your confirmation email, or you can contact us directly.

**Note:** If the campaign has already been delivered to the recipient (e.g., the Norwegian Parliament), we cannot delete data that has already been shared.

### 4. Right to Data Portability (Art. 20)
You can request to receive your personal information in a machine-readable format.

### 5. Right to Lodge a Complaint (Art. 77)
If you believe we have processed your personal data in violation of GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the [Norwegian Data Protection Authority](https://www.datatilsynet.no/en/).

## How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights, please [contact us](/contact) through our contact form.

Include the following information in your request:
- Full name
- Email address you used to sign
- Which right you wish to exercise
- Which campaign it concerns (if you remember)

We will respond to your request within 30 days.

## Withdrawing Your Consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

1. **Using the deletion link** you received in your confirmation email, or
2. **Contacting us directly** through our contact form.

Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before the withdrawal.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated date.

If significant changes are made that affect your rights, we will notify you by email if we have your email address.

*This privacy policy is prepared in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Norwegian Personal Data Act.*
