The Swedish Dialogue Forum

Privacy Policy for Swedish Dialogue

Last Updated: June 17, 2025

Swedish Dialogue, operated by the Swedish Knowledge & Research Centre (SKRC), is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you access or interact with our website https://swedish-dialogue.com.

This policy is intended to comply with:

  • The General Data Protection Regulation (EU 2016/679 – GDPR)
  • The ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC)
  • The Swedish Data Protection Act and Electronic Communications Act (2003:389)
  • Guidelines issued by the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)

1. Who We Are

Data Controller:
Swedish Knowledge & Research Centre (SKRC)
Registered Address: [MOLNESJOGATAN 39, 424 50 ANGERED, GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN]
Email: info@swedish-research.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data when you use our services:

CategoryExamples
Identity DataName, title, organization (if submitted via forms)
Contact DataEmail address, phone number (only when provided by you)
Technical DataIP address, browser type, device type, operating system
Usage DataPages visited, links clicked, time spent on the site
Cookie DataPreferences and consent records (see our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect data through:

  • Direct interactions (e.g., when you fill out a contact form or subscribe to a newsletter)
  • Automated technologies (e.g., cookies, server logs, and analytics tools)
  • Third-party integrations (e.g., Google Analytics, embedded videos, social media widgets)

4. Legal Bases for Processing

Under GDPR Article 6, we rely on the following legal bases to process your data:

PurposeLegal Basis
To operate the website and ensure securityLegitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f))
To analyze traffic and performance (Analytics)Consent (Art. 6(1)(a))
To respond to inquiries or feedbackLegitimate interests / Contract (Art. 6(1)(f)/(b))
To send newsletters or updatesConsent (Art. 6(1)(a))

5. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

  • Provide and maintain the Swedish Dialogue website
  • Ensure the security and functionality of the website
  • Analyze how visitors use our site (via anonymized analytics)
  • Respond to contact form submissions or support requests
  • Improve user experience based on browsing patterns
  • Communicate relevant updates (with your consent)

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your data. However, your personal data may be shared with:

  • Service Providers: e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools (Google Analytics), CMP provider (Complianz)
  • Social Media Platforms: if you engage with social sharing tools or embedded content
  • Regulatory Authorities: if legally required by court order, Swedish law, or EU regulation

All third-party processors are bound by contractual agreements to handle your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers (e.g., Google) may process your data outside the EU/EEA. In such cases, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
  • Anonymization before transfer, where possible

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Retention periods:

  • Contact forms: 12 months
  • Analytics data: up to 26 months (Google Analytics)
  • Consent records: 12–24 months or until revoked

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights under Articles 12–23 of the GDPR:

  • Right to Access – obtain a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification – correct incomplete or inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Right to Restrict Processing
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Object to Processing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal)
  • Right to Lodge a Complaint with IMY at www.imy.se

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@swedish-dialogue.com

10. Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures (TOMs) to secure your personal data, including:

  • Secure HTTPS connections (SSL/TLS encryption)
  • Role-based access control
  • Regular updates and backups
  • Privacy-by-design implementation via our CMP and analytics tools

11. Third-Party Links and Integrations

This website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded services (e.g., YouTube, LinkedIn). These sites have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to read them before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly. Material changes may be communicated through prominent notices.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Swedish Knowledge & Research Centre (SKRC)
Email: info@swedish-dialogue.com
Website: https://swedish-dialogue.com

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