Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2025
Introduction
NS Invest ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
We are a Danish government agency providing free advisory services to international businesses interested in establishing operations in Denmark.
Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in various ways, including:
Personal Data
When you contact us or use our services, we may collect personally identifiable information such as:
- Name and job title
- Company name and business information
- Email address and phone number
- Country of origin and business location
- Information about your investment plans and business interests
Automatically Collected Data
When you access our website, we may automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed on our site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide advisory services and respond to your inquiries
- Connect you with relevant partners, authorities, and resources in Denmark
- Send you relevant information about investment opportunities
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Generate anonymized statistics about foreign investment in Denmark
Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR Article 6, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
1. Contract Performance (Article 6(1)(b))
When you submit an inquiry through our contact form, we process your data to provide advisory services and respond to your request as part of our service agreement.
2. Legitimate Interests (Article 6(1)(f))
We process website analytics data to improve our services, understand how our website is used, and optimize user experience. These interests do not override your rights.
3. Consent (Article 6(1)(a))
We rely on your explicit consent for marketing communications. You can withdraw this consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
4. Legal Obligation (Article 6(1)(c))
We may process data when required by Danish law, government directives, or regulatory requirements related to foreign investment promotion.
Data Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Danish government agencies and municipalities relevant to your investment
- Partner organizations that can assist with your business establishment
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Processors & Third Parties
We use the following third-party service providers who process personal data on our behalf under Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) as required by GDPR Article 28:
Google Analytics
For website analytics. Google is certified under the Standard Contractual Clauses. Google Privacy Policy
Email Service Provider
For sending confirmation and advisory emails. All providers maintain appropriate data protection agreements.
Hosting Provider (Vercel)
For website hosting and CDN services. Vercel maintains GDPR compliance with appropriate Data Processing Agreements.
Data Processing Agreements: We have executed Data Processing Agreements with all processors handling personal data. If you wish to review our DPA with any specific processor, please contact privacy@nsinvest.dk.
Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Request restriction of processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@nsinvest.dk.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. The following retention schedules apply:
| Data Type | Retention Period | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 2 years | To provide ongoing advisory services and maintain business records |
| Google Analytics data (_ga, _gid) | 26 months | As per Google Analytics default retention settings |
| Cookie consent preferences | 1 year | To remember user preferences and maintain audit trail |
| Marketing consent records | As long as needed | Until you unsubscribe from marketing communications |
After the retention period expires, data will be securely deleted or anonymized unless longer retention is required by Danish law or other applicable regulations.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will:
- Notify you without undue delay (no later than 72 hours after becoming aware of the breach)
- Notify the Danish Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet)
- Provide details about the breach and its consequences
- Recommend measures you can take to protect yourself
If you believe your data has been compromised, please contact us immediately at privacy@nsinvest.dk.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
NS Invest
Vejle, Denmark
Email: privacy@nsinvest.dk
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.