Last updated: 15 July 2026<\/strong><\/p> Byggingaf\u00e9lagi\u00f0 Hvati ehf respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly and securely.<\/p> This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and share personal information when you visit our website, contact us or otherwise communicate with us.<\/p> For the purposes of applicable data-protection legislation, Byggingaf\u00e9lagi\u00f0 Hvati ehf is the controller of the personal information described in this policy.<\/p> Byggingaf\u00e9lagi\u00f0 Hvati ehf<\/strong> Email: bhv@bhv.is<\/a> Questions or requests concerning your personal information may be sent to the email address above.<\/p> We may collect the following categories of personal information.<\/p> When you use our contact form, email us or contact us by telephone, we may collect:<\/p> Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your enquiry.<\/p> When you use the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:<\/p> This information may be recorded in server logs or collected through cookies and similar technologies.<\/p> We may use personal information to:<\/p> We do not use information submitted through the contact form for unrelated marketing unless you have separately agreed to receive such communication.<\/p> Depending on the circumstances, we process personal information on one or more of the following legal bases:<\/p> Steps taken before entering into a contract or performance of a contract<\/strong> Legitimate interests<\/strong> Legal obligations<\/strong> Consent<\/strong> When you submit the website\u2019s contact form, the information you provide is sent to us so that we can respond to your enquiry.<\/p> Submitting an enquiry does not automatically create a contractual relationship between you and Byggingaf\u00e9lagi\u00f0 Hvati ehf.<\/p> We may retain correspondence where reasonably necessary to follow up on an enquiry, document discussions, prepare a proposal or protect our legal interests.<\/p> The website may use cookies and similar technologies.<\/p> Cookies are small data files stored on your device. They may be used to provide essential website functionality, remember preferences, maintain security and understand how the website is used.<\/p> Necessary cookies support core website functionality and security. The website may not function correctly without them.<\/p> Analytics, preference or marketing cookies will only be used where permitted and, where required, after you have provided consent.<\/p> You can accept, reject or manage optional cookies through the website\u2019s cookie banner or cookie-preference tool. You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies, although doing so may affect some website functions.<\/p> Detailed information about individual cookies, their providers, purposes and storage periods should be displayed in the website\u2019s cookie declaration.<\/p> We may share personal information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:<\/p> These recipients may only use personal information for the relevant purpose and must protect it in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements.<\/p> We do not sell or rent personal information.<\/p> Some technical or cloud-service providers may process information outside Iceland or the European Economic Area.<\/p> Where personal information is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we take reasonable steps to ensure that an appropriate transfer mechanism is in place. This may include an adequacy decision, standard contractual clauses or another safeguard recognised under applicable data-protection legislation.<\/p> Further information about relevant safeguards may be requested using the contact details above.<\/p> We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.<\/p> The applicable retention period may depend on:<\/p> Information that is no longer required will be deleted, anonymised or securely archived where continued retention is legally required.<\/p> Cookie retention periods are listed in the website\u2019s cookie declaration.<\/p> We use appropriate technical and organisational measures designed to protect personal information against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, disclosure or access.<\/p> However, no website, email system or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should therefore avoid sending highly sensitive or confidential information through the general contact form.<\/p> Subject to applicable law and any relevant exceptions, you may have the right to:<\/p> We may request information needed to confirm your identity before responding to a request.<\/p> Where a request is manifestly unfounded, excessive or restricted by applicable law, we may decline the request or charge a reasonable fee where legally permitted.<\/p>1. About this Privacy Policy<\/h3>
2. Contact details<\/h3>
Tunguh\u00e1lsi 17
110 Reykjav\u00edk
Iceland<\/p>
Phone: +354 893 0422<\/p>3. Information we collect<\/h3>
Information you provide to us<\/h4>
Information collected automatically<\/h4>
4. How we use your information<\/h3>
5. Legal bases for processing<\/h3>
We may process your information when you ask us to prepare a quotation, discuss a project or provide agreed services.<\/p>
We may process information where necessary to communicate with potential and existing clients, administer our business, maintain the website, protect our systems and establish or defend legal claims.<\/p>
We may process and retain information where required by accounting, tax, construction, regulatory or other applicable laws.<\/p>
We rely on consent when using non-essential cookies or where consent is otherwise required. You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting processing that took place before it was withdrawn.<\/p>6. Contact forms and correspondence<\/h3>
7. Cookies<\/h3>
Necessary cookies<\/h4>
Optional cookies<\/h4>
8. Who we share information with<\/h3>
9. International data transfers<\/h3>
10. How long we keep information<\/h3>
11. Information security<\/h3>
12. Your rights<\/h3>