Privacy policy
Privacy legislation should, as a part of its broader purpose, ensure integrity and confidentiality in the processing and storing of personal data. Aker QRILL Company safeguards the privacy of our employees and everyone we do business with when handling sensitive information. We will only use personal information for purposes that are demonstrably necessary for business operations, and personal information will be handled in accordance with Aker QRILL Company's binding corporate rules.
Aker QRILL Company's collection of personal information
Aker QRILL Company collects personal information through the company's website. This is only done through explicit consent, for example in connection with downloading information material provided on the page (e-books, blog subscriptions, contact us form etc.). Aker QRILL Company only collects information provided by visitors themselves in the forms on the page. Aker QRILL Company uses the information solely in accordance with the company's privacy statement. The information obtained will never be sold or passed on to third parties for commercial use.
Purpose of storage
The purpose of the data collection is to enhance the visitor's experience of Aker QRILL Company's website as well as to customize the communication the company sends visitors via e-mail after they have filled out a form on the company's web pages.
External websites
Aker QRILL Company's website occasionally links to other websites for additional information. Aker QRILL Company does not control and is not responsible for how these external web sites collect and use information. This privacy statement applies only to the Aker QRILL Company’s own domains: www.theqrillcompany.com, www.qrillaqua.com and www.qrillpet.com.
How Aker QRILL Company processes personal information
Aker QRILL Company processes personal information about employees, external consultants and employees temporarily engaged in internal projects. We also handle information about people who are not employed or engaged by Aker QRILL Company (see below).
Aker QRILL Company will always ensure responsible and legal processing of personal data and will only use such information for explicitly stated and legitimate purposes, in accordance with relevant legislation, and related to our own operations.
Aker QRILL Company will ensure appropriate information security related to confidentiality, integrity and accessibility. Personal data will not be stored longer than necessary to complete the purpose of the processing. You may request access at any time if you wonder what information we have stored about you, or wish to have all your personal information deleted from Aker QRILL Company’s systems. You can also withdraw your consent. If you wish to make use of these rights, please use the form below.
External service providers (data handlers) may process personal data on behalf of Aker QRILL Company in various areas. Aker QRILL Company will act in accordance with applicable legislation to protect the personal data processed by external service providers.
Aker QRILL Company also treats information about people who are not employed or engaged by Aker QRILL Company, and for the following purposes:
Contact with customers and suppliers
Through our activity focused on customers, suppliers and other third parties, we will regularly receive, collect, store and process personal information about relevant individuals. The purpose of our processing is amongst others: administration, communication, IT and information security, authentication, various support functions and execution of transactions, including collaboration and partner projects.
Integrity, due diligence and screening
Aker QRILL Company conducts routine screening and Integrity Due Diligence (IDD) of all third parties we work with. The IDD process consists, amongst other elements, of collecting information that helps us understand who our potential partners are, what values they have and how they operate and should ensure compliance with Norwegian and international regulations on sanctions and prevention of money laundering. In some cases, these activities may also necessitate processing of personal data.
Transfer of personal information
Aker QRILL Company has established a binding agreement with all subsidiaries outside the EU / EEA to provide The QRILL Company AS with a legal basis for the transfer of personal data within the entire Aker QRILL Company Group. These rules apply to all personal information that is protected by the EU's Privacy Policy.
Aker QRILL Company will also ensure that the European rules on the transfer of personal data across national borders are followed when such information is transferred to external users (outside the Aker QRILL Company group) located outside the EU / EEA.
How you exercise your rights as a registered individual
National and international legislation on the processing of personal data guarantees specific rights to registered individuals.. We refer to such relevant legislation for more information about your rights.
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights as a registered individual, please contact us using the form below.
Aker QRILL Company's Privacy Statement was last updated: April 2, 2025.