Privacy Policy
Welcome to Chokware (“we”, “us”, or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us or that we collect about you. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Who We Are
Chokware is a software development company based in Sweden, focused on building modern, scalable, and reliable digital solutions. We help businesses turn their ideas into functional web applications—whether internal tools or customer-facing platforms—always with an emphasis on quality, performance, and long-term value.
If you have any questions about this policy or your data, you can contact us at:
Email: support@chokware.com
Address: Lasarettsbacken 5 A LGH 1610, 907 46 Umeå (Sweden)
Organization Number: 830916-2637
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Identity Data: Name, username, or similar identifier
- Contact Data: Email address, phone number, billing/shipping address
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information
- Usage Data: Interactions with our website, page visits, session data
- Marketing Data: Your preferences for receiving communications from us
Data is collected when:
- You contact us or fill in forms
- You browse our website (via cookies and analytics tools)
- You use or inquire about our digital services
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- To operate and improve our website and services
- To send important updates and information
- To manage subscriptions or service agreements
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
- To send occasional marketing (with your consent)
4. Legal Basis for Processing
We rely on the following legal bases under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Consent – for optional communications and cookies
- Contract – to perform agreements with you
- Legal obligation – where required by law
- Legitimate interest – for operating and improving our services
5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
- Trusted service providers, such as:
- Hosting and cloud infrastructure providers
- Email and communication tools
- Analytics and cookie management platforms
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe)
- Authorities, if legally required
- Business transfers, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale
All third parties are required to respect the confidentiality and integrity of your data and comply with GDPR.
6. International Transfers
Some of our providers may be based outside the EU/EEA. In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your personal data.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
- Request a copy of your data (data portability)
- Lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY)
9. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Analyse usage through tools like Google Analytics
- Store your preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.
For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
10. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method is 100% secure.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest version.
12. Contact
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:
Chokware
Email: privacy@chokware.com