Cookies Policy

Last updated: 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how NorwayStories ENK (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website norwaystories.org and its related pages.

We use cookies to ensure the website works correctly, to improve user experience, to analyse traffic, and to support secure login for subscribers.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function, including:

login and authentication
secure access to subscriber content
payment and checkout functionality (Stripe, Razorpay, Airwallex)
preventing fraud and abuse

Without these, the website cannot operate.

2.2. Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors interact with the website.
We use:

Google Analytics (anonymised IP)
Kinsta Analytics (server-level performance metrics)

These help us improve content, structure, and performance.

2.3. Functional Cookies

These allow the website to remember your preferences, such as:

language settings (EN / NO / HI / ZH)
session settings
region-based content

2.4. Third-Party Cookies

Used only when:

interacting with embedded maps (Leaflet / OpenStreetMap)
playing embedded video
processing payments

We do not use advertising cookies.

3. Managing Cookies

You can delete or block cookies at any time through your browser settings.
However, blocking essential cookies may prevent you from accessing subscriber content, logging in, or making payments.

Helpful links:

Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
Edge: edge://settings/siteData
Safari: Preferences → Privacy

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time.
The latest version is always available on norwaystories.org.

5. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy, contact us:

📧 kontakt@norwaystories.org
📍 Ålesund, Norway
Org.nr: 935459184 MVA