CIRCLE OF WELLBEING LEGAL NOTICE

This Legal Notice governs your access to and use of the website https://www.circleofwellbeing.net, operated by Circle of Wellbeing. By accessing or using the Website, you agree to comply with and be bound by the terms and conditions set forth in this Notice. If you do not agree with these terms, you must refrain from using the Website.

This Notice has been drafted to ensure full compliance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Norwegian Personal Data Act (Personopplysningsloven), as well as other applicable legal frameworks governing data protection, online activity, intellectual property, and user rights in Norway and the European Union as of 2025. It is crucial that you read this Notice carefully to fully understand your rights, obligations, and the protection of your personal data when using our Website.

1. Legal Information

• Website Operator:
  Circle of Wellbeing
  Geitevegen 12, 7606 Levanger
  Norway

• Email: info@circleofwellbeing.net 

• Phone: +4705013733

• Organization Number: 930 303 186
  Registered in Norway under the laws of the Kingdom of Norway.

• Website Purpose:
  The Website provides information, resources, services, and functionality related to health, wellbeing, charitable activities, and events. We also offer online services such as donations, event registration, content publication, and communication via email newsletters.

2. Intellectual Property

• Ownership and Copyright:
  All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, images, graphics, logos, videos, trademarks, software, and other media elements, is owned by Circle of Wellbeing or licensed to us. Content on the Website is protected under Norwegian copyright law, EU directives, and international treaties governing intellectual property rights.

• The reproduction, redistribution, modification, or display of content from this Website without explicit written permission from Circle of Wellbeing is prohibited.

• Trademarks and Service Marks:
  All trademarks, service marks, logos, and product names associated with Circle of Wellbeing are the property of Circle of Wellbeing or third parties. You are prohibited from using, copying, or displaying these trademarks without prior written consent from Circle of Wellbeing or the respective third-party owner.

3. Terms of Use

• Access to the Website:
  You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You must not use the Website:

• For any fraudulent, illegal, or harmful activity.

• To infringe on the rights of others, including intellectual property rights.

• To interfere with or disrupt the operation of the Website or its underlying infrastructure.

• User Responsibilities:
  You are responsible for any activity that occurs under your account, including maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials. You agree to immediately notify Circle of Wellbeing of any unauthorized use of your account.

• Prohibited Activities:
  You agree not to engage in any of the following activities:

• Uploading, transmitting, or distributing viruses, malware, or other harmful computer code.

• Attempting to bypass any security measures or restrictions on the Website.

• Harvesting or collecting personal data without proper consent or authority.

• Using automated tools to scrape, copy, or extract content from the Website.

4. Privacy and Data Protection

Circle of Wellbeing is committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Norwegian Personal Data Act (Personopplysningsloven), and other relevant data privacy laws in force as of 2025.

• Controller of Personal Data:
  Circle of Wellbeing is the data controller for any personal data you provide through the Website. We process personal data in compliance with the principles of data protection set forth in the GDPR, including transparency, accountability, and data minimization.

• Legal Basis for Processing:
  In accordance with the GDPR, Circle of Wellbeing processes personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: For activities such as subscribing to our newsletter, making donations, or using certain interactive services.

• Contractual Necessity: For fulfilling contractual obligations, such as providing services you have requested (e.g., event registration, content access).

• Legitimate Interests: For direct marketing and other purposes related to our legitimate business interests, provided that such processing does not override your rights and freedoms.

• Legal Obligation: For compliance with statutory obligations, such as accounting, tax reporting, or other legal requirements.

• Personal Data We Collect:
  We may collect the following types of personal data when you interact with the Website:

• Identity Data: Name, contact details, title, date of birth.

• Contact Data: Email address, phone number, mailing address.

• Payment Data: Credit card details, bank account information, and other payment-related data.

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, and other usage data related to your interaction with the Website.

• Behavioral Data: Information on how you navigate, interact with, and use the Website (e.g., clicks, browsing patterns, interactions).

• Data Retention:
  We will retain your personal data for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. The retention period will vary based on the type of data, the nature of the service provided, and our legal obligations. After the retention period, personal data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

• Your Data Protection Rights:
  Under the GDPR and Norwegian law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete data we hold.

• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.

• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request the restriction of processing your data under specific conditions.

• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain cases.

• Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used format to transfer it to another data controller.

• If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below. If you are not satisfied with the response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet).

• Cookies and Tracking:
  We use cookies to improve user experience and for analytics purposes. For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

• Third-Party Websites:
  Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, practices, or privacy policies of those websites. We encourage you to review the terms and privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

• Third-Party Providers:
  We may engage third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors such as Vipps and Solidus, analytics services such as Google Analytics) to provide services on our behalf. These third parties may collect, store, or process your personal data under their own privacy policies.

• Vipps: Used for secure payment processing on the Website. Vipps may place cookies and collect personal data related to your transactions. Please refer to the Vipps Privacy Policy here.

• Solidus: Used for donation processing. Solidus collects and stores your payment data for the completion of your transaction. You can find Solidus' privacy policy here.

• Google Analytics: A third-party service used to track and analyze user behavior on the Website. Google Analytics collects data such as IP addresses, geographical location, and website usage. You can view Google's privacy policy here.

• Responsibility for Third-Party Data:
  Please be aware that Circle of Wellbeing is not responsible for the data practices of third-party providers. It is your responsibility to review the privacy practices of any third-party services you engage with.

6. Limitation of Liability

• No Warranty:
  The Website and its content are provided on an "as-is" and "as-available" basis. We do not make any representations or warranties, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or suitability of the Website, including its functionality, content, and availability.

• Limitation of Liability:
  To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Circle of Wellbeing shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection with the use or inability to use the Website, including loss of profits, data, or business opportunities, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

• Indemnification:
  You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Circle of Wellbeing, its employees, directors, affiliates, and agents from any claims, liabilities, damages, and expenses arising out of or related to your use of the Website, violation of this Notice, or infringement of third-party rights.

7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

• Governing Law:
  This Notice shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Norway.

• Dispute Resolution:
  Any disputes or claims arising under or in connection with this Notice or your use of the Website shall be resolved first through amicable negotiations. If such disputes cannot be resolved by negotiation, they shall be submitted to the competent courts of Norway, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

8. Changes to This Legal Notice

We reserve the right to update or modify this Legal Notice at any time, with updates posted on this page. The updated notice will reflect a new "Effective Date." We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about any changes.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Legal Notice, the Privacy Policy, or the handling of your personal data, please contact us:

• Controller Name: Circle of Wellbeing

• Address: Geitevegen 12, 7606 Levanger, Norway

• Email: info@circleofwellbeing.net 

• Phone: +4705013733

• Organization Number: 930 303 186