Privacy policy

Last updated: December 12, 2025
Vantage Technologies AS, org.nr. 934 360 524

Vantage Technologies AS (“Vantage”, “the Company”, “We”, “Us”, “Our”) is committed to protecting Your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how We collect, use, store, disclose, and safeguard Your Personal Data when You use the Vantage mobile application, website, or any related services (“the Service”).

By using the Service, You agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

1.1 Interpretation

Terms with initial capital letters have the meanings defined below. Definitions apply whether used in singular or plural.

1.2 Definitions

Account means a unique user account that allows You to access the Service.
Affiliate means an entity under common ownership or control with the Company.
Application means the Vantage software (mobile, desktop, or web).
Company (Data Controller) means Vantage Technologies AS, Løckenveien 36A, Norway.
Country means Norway.
Device means any device capable of using the Service, including smartphones, computers, and tablets.
Personal Data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person (GDPR Art. 4(1)).
Sensor Data means GPS, heading, motion, speed, and telemetry data uploaded through the Service.
Service refers to the Application and all related functionality provided by Vantage.
Service Provider (Processor) means any third party that processes data on behalf of the Company in accordance with GDPR Art. 28.
Usage Data means data automatically collected when using the Service.
User, “You”, or “Your” means the individual or entity using the Service.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Personal Data You Provide

We may collect the following categories of Personal Data:

Email address
First and last name
Profile information (team membership, boat class, profile picture if provided)
Communication preferences
Information submitted through support or feedback channels

2.2 Sensor, GPS, and Activity Data

To provide performance analytics, We collect and process:

GPS coordinates and routes
Boat speed, heading, heel, motion, and other instrument metrics
Uploaded sailing activity files
Data from connected sensors and devices
Derived metrics generated by Our algorithms and models

Data You choose to share with coaches, teams, or other connections is only visible to them.

2.3 Usage Data

Collected automatically when You access or use the Service:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device identifiers
Operating system version
Pages visited and time spent
Crash logs, diagnostics, and performance data

2.4 Permissions-Based Data

With Your consent, We may access:

Location services
Camera and photo library (e.g., for uploading activity videos)
Microphone (only if You explicitly upload audio recordings, such as coach commentary)

You can revoke permissions at any time from Your device settings.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR Art. 6)

We process Your Personal Data under the following lawful bases:

Performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b)): Providing the Service, managing Your Account, processing activity files.
Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Improving analytics, product development, maintaining security, preventing misuse.
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Access to location, photos, camera, microphone, or optional sharing features.
Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)): Tax, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Vital interests (Art. 6(1)(d)): Only when necessary to protect Your safety.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use Personal Data for the following purposes:

To operate, maintain, and improve the Service
To process and analyze sailing activities
To manage Your Account and authentication
To contact You with service updates, security notices, or support replies
To provide in-app notifications and optional marketing (unless You opt out)
To enable sharing and collaboration with other users when You choose to do so
To detect, prevent, and mitigate misuse or fraudulent behaviour
To evaluate or execute business transactions (e.g., mergers or acquisitions)

We do not sell Your Personal Data.

5. Use of Anonymized Data for Analytics and AI Model Training

We may convert Personal Data into aggregated or anonymized data so that it can no longer be associated with an identifiable individual.

We may use such anonymized data for:

Improving Our analytics models
Training and validating machine learning systems
Developing performance benchmarks
Enhancing sailing insights and product features

Anonymized data is not considered Personal Data under GDPR.

If model development requires pseudonymized data (data that cannot directly identify You), We rely on Our legitimate interests in improving the Service. You may object to such processing at any time.

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share Your Personal Data only in the following situations:

6.1 Service Providers (Processors)

We may share data with third-party providers that help Us:

Store and host data
Deliver notifications
Detect and prevent misuse

All processors are bound by GDPR-compliant Data Processing Agreements.

6.2 Affiliates

Where necessary for internal operations, subject to this Policy.

6.3 Business Partners

Only with Your explicit consent (e.g., integrations such as Garmin Connect).

6.4 Other Users

When You share activities, teams, or profile data intentionally through the features of the Service.

6.5 Legal Obligations

We may disclose data where required by law or valid legal requests.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of Our service providers are located outside the EU/EEA.

Whenever Personal Data is transferred outside the EU/EEA, We ensure that one of the following safeguards is in place:

An adequacy decision from the European Commission
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Other appropriate safeguards ensuring an equivalent level of protection

These mechanisms ensure that Your data remains protected regardless of where it is processed.

8. Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only as long as needed for:

Providing the Service
Maintaining Your Account
Compliance with legal obligations
Resolving disputes
Ensuring security

When You delete an activity, its associated data is permanently removed.

Aggregated or anonymized data may be retained indefinitely because it no longer identifies individuals.

9. Your GDPR Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR:

Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restriction
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right not to be subject to solely automated decision-making

To exercise these rights, contact Us at info@vantage-sailing.com.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet).

10. Security Measures

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

Encryption in transit and at rest
Role-based access controls
Row-level security
Access logging and monitoring

No system is completely secure, but We take all reasonable precautions to protect Your Personal Data.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 13.

If You believe a child has provided data, contact Us and We will delete it promptly.

12. Links to Third-Party Websites

The Service may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices, and We encourage You to review their policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
We will notify You of material changes:

via email,
through in-app notifications, or
by posting an updated policy on this page.

The “Last updated” date reflects the current version.

14. Contact Us

If You have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise Your rights, You may contact Us at:

Email: info@vantage-sailing.com
Company: Vantage Technologies AS
Address: Løchenveien 36A, 0286 Oslo, Norway