Privacy Policy for Acconor

Last updated: 30 October 2025

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and business partners.
This Privacy Policy explains how Acconor collects, uses, stores and shares personal data, as well as your rights as a data subject.

We process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Norwegian legislation.

1. Data Controller

Acconor is a shared brand that brings together services within accounting, finance, business establishment and development.
The services are provided by the following legal entities:

Acconor Accounting & Consulting AS

  • Organisation number: NO 934 630 114 MVA
  • Authorised accounting firm regulated by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet)
  • Managing Director: Viktoriya Ramanovich

Acconor AS

  • Organisation number: NO 999 008 577 MVA
  • Provides other services, including advisory, consulting, representation, operational and marketing services
  • Managing Director: Per Bang

The data controller is the company that provides the specific service to you.
Both companies use the Acconor brand in their marketing and service delivery.

2. Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Delivery and administration of our services
  • Compliance with statutory obligations (e.g. the Accounting Act, the Anti-Money Laundering Act)
  • Customer due diligence (KYC) and identity verification
  • Communication with clients and business partners
  • Invoicing, contract management and client administration
  • IT operations, security and quality assurance
  • Marketing to existing clients
  • Improvement of websites and digital solutions

3. Categories of Personal Data

We may process the following categories of personal data:

  • Name, address, email address, telephone number
  • Date of birth, nationality, and identification number (for KYC purposes)
  • Company information, ownership structure and beneficial owners
  • Invoicing and payment details
  • Contracts, documentation and correspondence
  • Technical data from website usage (IP address, cookies, device data)

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Processing of personal data is based on Article 6 of the GDPR:

  • Contract (Art. 6(1)(b)) – necessary for the performance of a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract
  • Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) – for example, obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering Act or the Accounting Act
  • Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) – such as business operations, IT security and client communication
  • Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – for marketing activities and the use of non-essential cookies

You may withdraw your consent at any time via our website.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

We only share personal data when necessary and lawful:

  • Public authorities: such as the Norwegian Tax Administration, the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway, and Økokrim (the Norwegian National Authority for Investigation and Prosecution of Economic and Environmental Crime)
  • Subcontractors/data processors: for example IT operations, cloud services (Microsoft 365), and any providers assisting with mail handling or administrative services
  • Other companies within the Acconor group: when necessary to deliver a service you have requested

All data processors are bound by data processing agreements and are not permitted to use the data for their own purposes.
We never sell personal data to third parties.

6. Transfer to Third Countries

As a general rule, personal data is processed within the EEA.
If personal data is transferred outside the EEA (for example through cloud services), such transfers are carried out in accordance with Chapter V of the GDPR, typically by using the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

7. Storage and Deletion

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law:

  • Accounting data: 5 years after the end of the financial year
  • KYC information: 5 years after the end of the client relationship
  • Other client data: deleted or anonymised once the purpose has been fulfilled

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access (Art. 15)
  • Right to rectification (Art. 16)
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”) (Art. 17)
  • Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18)
  • Right to object (Art. 21)
  • Right to data portability (Art. 20)
  • Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7)

You may exercise your rights by contacting us via the contact form at www.acconor.com

If you believe your personal data is being processed unlawfully, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet).

9. Contact Information

Privacy-related enquiries may be directed to:

Acconor
c/o Acconor AS and Acconor Accounting & Consulting AS
Andersrudveien 1, 1914 Ytre Enebakk, Norway
Telephone: +47 456 72 000
Website: www.acconor.com

10. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The latest version will always be available at www.acconor.com