Privacy policy

Last updated: 25.05.2025

At The Origination Foundation, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data through our website, including subpages such as Hope for Life on Our Planet.

This policy is designed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applies to all visitors to our site.

1. Who we are

The Origination Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Norway, working to support long-term, regenerative initiatives in service of future generations.

Contact details:
Email: osvald.bjelland@origination.org
Postal address: Setra vei 20 B, 0786 Oslo, Norway

2. What personal data we collect

We collect personal data in the following ways:

  • When you fill out a contact form or sign up to receive updates

  • Through cookies and tracking technologies used for analytics and advertising

This may include:

  • Your name and email address (if you submit them)

  • IP address, browser type, and device information

  • Usage data such as pages visited and time spent on site

3. Why we collect your data

We process personal data in order to:

  • Understand how our website is being used (analytics)

  • Improve and tailor our content and communication

  • Share updates or event information (with your consent)

We do not sell personal data and only collect what is necessary for these purposes.

4. Use of cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and third-party tracking tools to analyze traffic and improve our communications. These include:

Google Analytics

Used to gather anonymized usage data such as geographic location, session duration, and interaction patterns.
For more information, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Meta Pixel (Facebook)

Used to measure engagement with our content and events, and to tailor communications through Meta platforms.
For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

LinkedIn Insight Tag

Used to analyze traffic from LinkedIn and measure interest in our initiatives.
For more information, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

You may manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or decline non-essential cookies via our cookie banner when you first visit the site.

5. Your rights under the GDPR

As an EU/EEA user, you have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for data processing

  • Object to the use of your data for direct marketing

  • File a complaint with your national data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at osvald.bjelland@origination.org.

6. Data security

We take data protection seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to secure your personal information. Access is limited to authorized personnel and service providers.

7. Changes to this policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on this page, with the date of last revision clearly indicated at the top.

Questions?

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or how your data is handled, you are welcome to contact us:

Email: osvald.bjelland@origination.org
Postal address: Setra vei 20 B, 0786 Oslo, Norway