Cookies Policy

Last updated: 2026

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

Cookies are used to ensure the website functions correctly, to improve user experience, to analyse website traffic, and to support secure login and payment processes for subscribers.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website.
They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve functionality and performance.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies enable:

User login and authentication
Secure access to subscriber-only content
Payment and checkout functionality (Stripe, Razorpay, Airwallex)
Fraud prevention and security protection

Without these cookies, the website and its core services cannot operate correctly.

These cookies do not require user consent under applicable data protection laws.

2.2. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and allow us to improve content, structure, and performance.

We use:

Google Analytics (with anonymised IP addresses)
Kinsta Analytics (server-level performance and traffic metrics)

Analytics cookies are only used with user consent, where required by law.

2.3. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember user preferences and settings, such as:

Language preferences (EN / NO / HI / ZH)
Session settings
Region-based content display

These cookies improve usability but are not strictly necessary for basic website operation.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies may be used only when interacting with specific services, such as:

Embedded maps (Leaflet / OpenStreetMap)
Embedded video content
Payment processing services

We do not use advertising or marketing cookies.

3. Managing Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Please note that blocking or disabling essential cookies may prevent you from:

Logging into your account
Accessing subscriber content
Completing payments

Browser settings:

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 to reflect legal requirements or changes to our website and services.

The most recent version of this policy is always available on norwaystories.org.

5. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

kontakt@norwaystories.org
Ålesund, Norway
NorwayStories ENK
Org.nr: 935 459 184 MVA