Privacy Policy

Data controller

STERK íVF
VAT: 662771
Vestara Bryggja 15, 3rd floor
100 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Email: sterk@sterk.fo
Phone: +298 54 04 04

What data we collect

We collect personal data in the following ways:

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  Via email contact — When you email us, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
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  Via the STERK Platform — When you create an account or use the platform, we collect identification data (name, date of birth, nationality), contact details (email, phone, address), employment data (CV, skills, work history, certifications), financial data (bank details for payroll), and housing-related information.
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  Via this website — We do not use tracking cookies. Basic server logs may record your IP address and browser information for security purposes.

Purpose of data processing

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• + Matching workers with suitable job placements
• + Managing employment contracts and payroll
• + Arranging housing and travel logistics
• + Fulfilling legal obligations (TAKS, union registrations, insurance)
• + Communicating about services, assignments, and support
• + Improving our services and platform functionality

Legal basis

We process your data based on one or more of the following legal grounds: performance of a contract (employment, staffing services), compliance with legal obligations (tax, labor law), legitimate interests (improving our services, security), or your explicit consent where required.

Your rights under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

• + Right of access — request a copy of your personal data
• + Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• + Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
• + Right to data portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
• + Right to restrict processing — limit how we use your data
• + Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests

Data retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, or as required by law. Employment and payroll records are retained in accordance with Faroese tax and labor regulations. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

Data storage & security

All personal data processed through the STERK Platform is stored on GDPR-compliant servers located within the European Union. Your data never leaves the EU.

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. The STERK Platform uses encrypted connections and access controls to safeguard your information.

Contact for data inquiries

For any questions about your personal data, or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: sterk@sterk.fo
Phone: +298 54 04 04
Address: STERK íVF, Vestara Bryggja 15, 3rd floor, 100 Tórshavn, Faroe Islands