Privacy Policy

SomebodyMakeIt AS

Effective Date: August 29, 2025

Last Updated: August 29, 2025

About This Policy

SomebodyMakeIt AS (org.nr. 935 454 492) ("we," "us," or "our") operates a collaborative platform that connects idea creators, makers, and product validators. We're committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal data when you use our platform at somebodymakeit.com and any related services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, profile information, and authentication details
• Creator Content: Ideas, sketches, designs, project descriptions, and intellectual property submissions
• Communication: Messages between users, support inquiries, and feedback
• Payment Information: Payment details for transactions and royalty distributions (processed by third-party payment processors)
• Profile Data: Skills, location, maker capabilities, and portfolio information

1.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, features used, and time spent
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and operating system
• Analytics: Platform performance, user engagement, and feature effectiveness through tools like PostHog
• Cookies: Essential cookies for functionality and optional cookies for analytics

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Platform Functionality

• Enable idea submission, validation, and maker matching
• Facilitate collaboration between creators and makers
• Process payments and calculate royalty distributions
• Provide customer support and resolve disputes

2.2 Business Operations

• Improve our platform and develop new features
• Analyze usage patterns and platform performance
• Communicate updates, opportunities, and platform news
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

What we do NOT use your data for:

• Training AI models or improving AI algorithms without consent
• Selling your personal information to third parties
• Invasive tracking beyond service functionality
• Building detailed user profiles for advertising purposes

3. Information Sharing

3.1 With Your Consent

We share information when you explicitly agree, such as:

• Making your ideas visible to other users for validation
• Connecting you with makers for collaboration
• Showcasing successful projects in our community

3.2 Service Providers

We work with trusted third parties who help us operate our platform:

• Payment Processors: For secure payment handling
• Cloud Infrastructure: For data storage and platform hosting
• Analytics Services: For platform improvement and user insights
• Communication Tools: For user notifications and support

3.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or illegal activities
• Enforce our Terms of Service

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption: Data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Secure Infrastructure: Robust hosting with security monitoring

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Idea Timestamping and Storage

For paying subscribers, we provide tamper-proof timestamping of idea submissions:

• IPFS Storage: Your ideas are stored on a distributed ledger with verifiable timestamps
• Historical Record: Proof that you submitted an idea at a specific point in time
• Access Controls: Limited visibility until you choose to share publicly
• User Responsibility: You retain full responsibility for protecting and enforcing your intellectual property rights

Important: We do not provide legal advice, IP protection services, or dispute resolution. Our timestamping service is purely technical documentation of when you submitted content to our platform.

6. Your Rights

6.1 European Users (GDPR)

If you're in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have these rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal limitations)
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for optional data processing

6.2 All Users

Regardless of location, you can:

• Update your profile information
• Control privacy settings
• Delete your account (some data may be retained for legal compliance)
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@somebodymakeit.com

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services and maintain your account
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Protect intellectual property rights

When you delete your account, we'll remove your personal information except where retention is required by law.

8. International Data Transfers

Our platform operates globally, and your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your home country, including Norway and other EEA countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 16 years of age. We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

10. Norwegian Consumer Rights

As a Norwegian company, we comply with Norwegian consumer protection laws, including the Norwegian Consumer Purchases Act (Forbrukerkjøpsloven) and the Norwegian Marketing Control Act (Markedsføringsloven). These laws may provide you with additional rights not outlined in this policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We'll notify you of material changes through:

• Email notification to your registered address
• Prominent notice on our platform
• Updated effective date at the top of this policy

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

For GDPR-related inquiries or to exercise your privacy rights, please use our privacy-specific email address.

13. Supervisory Authority

If you're in the EEA and have concerns about our data handling, you can contact the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) or your local supervisory authority.