Privacy Policy

At STEP Network, we believe in privacy by default. We have designed our website to minimize data collection and protect your privacy. This policy explains what minimal data we collect and how we handle it.

The short version: We only collect fully anonymized analytics data that cannot identify you as an individual. When you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, we process only the information you explicitly provide to respond to your request.

Step A/S (CVR: 25506227) is the data controller for any personal information you choose to share with us through contact forms or newsletter subscriptions, and we ensure all processing complies with GDPR and Danish data protection legislation.

Cookies and Data Collection

STEP Network does not use tracking cookies. We do not use cookies for analytics, marketing, or any form of visitor tracking. The only cookies we use are strictly necessary for basic website functionality, such as maintaining your session when you use our contact forms.

Analytics and Privacy

We use Vercel Analytics to understand general website usage patterns. This service is designed with privacy as a core principle and operates completely differently from traditional analytics tools:

• No cookies - Vercel Analytics does not use any cookies
• No personal data collection - No IP addresses, names, emails, or identifiable information
• Fully anonymized - All data is aggregated and cannot be traced back to individual visitors
• GDPR compliant by design - Does not require cookie consent banners
• Privacy-first - Visitors cannot be tracked across sites or sessions

You can read more about Vercel Analytics' privacy approach in their official privacy policy.

What This Means For You

Because we only collect fully anonymized data that cannot identify individual visitors:

• You do not need to accept or reject cookies for analytics
• We cannot and do not track your behavior across visits
• We cannot identify you as an individual user
• Your privacy is protected by default
• This approach is fully compliant with GDPR requirements

Information We Collect

When You Visit Our Website

When you visit stepnetwork.dk, the only data collected is:

• Aggregated, anonymized page view counts
• General traffic patterns (which pages are popular, not who visits them)
• Browser type and device category (for ensuring website compatibility)

We do NOT collect: IP addresses, precise locations, browsing history, personal identifiers, or any data that could identify you as an individual.

When You Contact Us

If you choose to contact us through our contact form or email us directly, we collect:

• Your name (if provided)
• Your email address
• Your company name (if provided)
• Your message content

This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and is stored securely. We do not use this information for marketing purposes unless you explicitly opt in to receive communications from us.

Recipients of Our Newsletters

If you subscribe to our newsletters, we collect and process:

• Your email address
• Your name (if provided)
• Basic engagement data (whether you opened the newsletter)

We send newsletters based on your explicit consent. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of every newsletter. When you unsubscribe, your email address is removed from our newsletter list immediately.

Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access - You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification - You can ask us to correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure - You can request deletion of your personal data
• Right to withdraw consent - You can withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters)
• Right to lodge a complaint - You can file a complaint with the Danish Data Protection Agency

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided at the bottom of this page.

Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

• Contact form inquiries: Deleted after the matter is resolved, unless ongoing communication is needed
• Newsletter subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe
• Consent documentation: Retained for 2 years after withdrawal to comply with legal obligations

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process data:

• Vercel - Website hosting and analytics (privacy-first, no cookies, fully anonymized)
• Email service provider - For sending newsletters (only if you subscribe)

We do not share your personal information with any other third parties for marketing purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: