Biskupstøðgarðurin (“we,” “us,” or “our”) 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.
Last updated: January 2025
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when:
- Making a reservation or booking
- Registering for events
- Submitting meeting venue inquiries
- Subscribing to our newsletter
- Contacting us with questions or feedback
This may include: name, email address, phone number, postal address, and payment information.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Browser type and version
- IP address
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Process and manage your bookings and reservations
- Send booking confirmations and updates
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Payment processors, email service providers, and website hosting services
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve website functionality
You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security 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 Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Booking records are typically retained for 5 years for accounting and legal purposes.
Your Rights
Under Faroese and EU data protection law (GDPR), you have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal information
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Restriction: Limit how we use your information
- Portability: Receive your information in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Biskupstøðgarðurin
Address: Biskupstøð 1, FO-700 Klaksvík
Email: bsg@bsg.fo
Phone: +298 273344
Opening Hours: 14: 00 – 17: 00, Monday – Saturday