Hydro Rein Privacy Policy
This privacy statement applies to personal data that is collected and used by Hydro Rein AS, Pb. 980 Skøyen, NO-0240 Oslo, Norway when you use this website, or otherwise interact with us as described below. In the case we interact with you in ways that are not described below, we will provide you with information regarding use of your personal data in relation to that specific interaction. If you have additional questions, please contact us at rein.privacy@hydro.com.
When and why we collect and process personal data
Visitors to our website and social media channels Personal data collected and processed by Hydro Rein when visiting our website will depend on your interactions with the site. However, some basic identifiable information such as your IP address is retained and processed regardless of further interaction. This is done to help us better understand and improve the site’s features and functionality.
We may also collect and create aggregated or anonymous data from usage activity on our site for the same reason. These processing activities are considered necessary for the purpose of making the website available and functional for our visitors. Hydro Rein’s legal basis for these processing activities is our legitimate interest.
Additional processing of personal data in relation to your use of and movements on our website is subject to your explicit consent to the use of tracking technologies. Read more about this here: Website cookies
If you submit information in contact forms or free text fields, provide comments or log into specific sections of the site, Hydro Rein’s subsequent processing of your personal data will depend on the purpose of your activity and your relation to Hydro Rein. This will be further described below.
Communication via our contact forms
On our website you can fill out and submit contact forms for different purposes. When you make use of a contact form, we collect any personal data you provide in the form. Where contact forms include free text field, we advise you not to provide any personal data unless it is considered highly necessary. Hydro Rein only processes the personal data required for the purpose of following up your specific request. Hydro Rein’s legal basis for such processing is our legitimate business interest.
Communication via social media
Hydro Rein maintains an active presence on social media to better connect and inform stakeholders, including LinkedIn and Youtube. As with the website, Hydro Rein may collect and process certain personal data of visitors and followers on these networks for marketing and recruitment purposes. This data is provided to Hydro Rein by each social media platform, and the level of data collected varies with their respective practices and users' privacy settings.
Typically, the data handed to Hydro Rein is related to demographic information, as well as username, email address, and profile picture. Hydro Rein's legal basis for such processing is our legitimate business interest. Each social media provider will, in addition, process users' personal data as stated in their respective privacy notices.
AlertLine
Hydro Rein only processes personal data, if any, required for the purpose of following up alerts submitted. Hydro Rein's legal basis for such processing is our legitimate business interest. You can read more about data processing in the dedicated privacy policy available in the AlertLine platform.
Job applications
Hydro Rein collects and processes personal data for recruitment purposes when someone applies for a position. Hydro Rein’s legal basis for such processing is our legitimate business interest. You can read more about data processing for recruitment purposes in the dedicated privacy policy available in the recruitment platform.
Transfer of data to third parties
Hydro Rein will always strive to ensure personal data is only shared with and/or transferred to third parties in accordance with the GDPR and other applicable data protection law. If we rely on third-party subcontractors to deliver services or IT systems that processes personal data on Hydro Rein’s behalf, a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) or equivalent contract will be in place with said third-party.
Subject to applicable laws, personal data may be disclosed to third parties as:
- companies within the Hydro Rein group,
- external service providers acting as Data Processors,
- as necessary, third-party providers of professional services acting as independent Data Controllers, such as law-firms, banks, or certified auditors, and
- public authorities acting as Data Controllers, when mandated by law.
If the sharing of personal data involves a transfer of data protected under EEA law to third countries without a sufficient level of data protection, Hydro Rein will always strive to ensure this transfer does not take place until additional safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or similar mechanisms are in place.
About your rights and how to contact us
If we are processing personal data about you, you may at any time reach out to us with questions, concerns, or complaints.
Upon request, you have the right to be informed about any personal data we may process about you. You may request the deletion of any excessive personal data or ask for corrections should you believe the data is incorrect.
You can email us on rein.privacy@hydro.com.
You may also approach one of our local Data Privacy Officers, where appointed.
For our operations in Brazil, you may contact our Data Protection Officer appointed for Brazil:
Hydro Rein Brazil
Lawrence Gomes King
E-mail: lawrence.king@hydro.com
Phone: +55 91 988956867
If you have unresolved concerns, you also have the right to complain to the supervisory authority competent to resolve such concerns according to applicable law.
Changes to this privacy policy
This privacy policy will be updated from time to time and the latest version will always be available on our website.
This privacy policy was last updated in June 2024.