Last updated: May 2026
Who is responsible for this website
NorwayInsider.com is operated out of Oslo, Norway. For any questions about how your data is handled, contact hello@norwayinsider.com.
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which applies in Norway through the EEA Agreement and the Norwegian Personal Data Act (Personopplysningsloven), the site operator acts as the data controller for any personal data processed through this website.
What data this site collects
Website analytics
This site uses a privacy-focused analytics tool that does not use cookies, does not collect personal data, and does not track individual visitors across sessions or websites. All data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify you. No consent is required under GDPR or the Norwegian Electronic Communications Act (Ekomloven), as no information is stored on or accessed from your device.
Affiliate links
Some articles contain affiliate links to third-party services such as accommodation and transport providers. When you click an affiliate link, the destination site may place cookies on your device to track the referral for commission purposes. These cookies are set by the respective third-party provider, not by NorwayInsider.com. They are only loaded after you give consent through the cookie consent banner. Each provider has its own privacy policy governing how your data is handled.
Google Maps
Some pages embed maps from Google Maps. When a Google Maps embed loads, Google may collect data including your IP address and may set cookies on your device. Google Maps embeds are only loaded after you give consent through the cookie consent banner. You can read Google's privacy policy for details on how they handle your data.
Consent management
This site uses Klaro, an open-source consent management tool, to ask for your permission before loading any non-essential cookies or third-party services. Klaro stores a single cookie on your device to remember your consent choices. This cookie is strictly necessary for the website to respect your preferences and does not require consent.
Hosting
When you visit the site, the web server automatically processes your IP address and basic connection data (browser type, operating system, referring page, time of access) in server log files. This processing is necessary to deliver the website to you and is based on the legitimate interest of operating the site (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)). Server logs are retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting purposes.
Cookies
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by a website. This site uses the following categories of cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies
- Klaro consent cookie: stores your consent preferences so the site does not ask you again on every visit. Set by NorwayInsider.com. Cannot be disabled.
Marketing cookies (require your consent)
- Affiliate cookies: placed by third-party providers when you click an affiliate link. Used to attribute bookings or purchases for commission purposes.
- Google Maps cookies: placed by Google when a map embed loads. Used by Google for analytics and personalisation.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings button on the website. You can also delete cookies through your browser settings.
Legal bases for processing
This site processes personal data on the following legal bases under GDPR:
- Consent (Article 6(1)(a)): for marketing cookies and third-party embeds (affiliate providers, Google Maps). You can withdraw consent at any time.
- Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)): for server log processing necessary to operate and secure the website.
Data transfers outside the EEA
Some third-party services used on this site (Google, affiliate providers) may transfer data to servers outside the European Economic Area, including to the United States. These transfers are covered by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or other appropriate safeguards recognised under GDPR.
Your rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access any personal data held about you
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data (right to be forgotten)
- Restrict processing of your data
- Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Data portability: receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@norwayinsider.com. You will receive a response within 30 days.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet). You can reach them at datatilsynet.no or by post at Datatilsynet, Postboks 458 Sentrum, 0105 Oslo.
Children
This site is not directed at children and does not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data through this site, contact hello@norwayinsider.com and the data will be deleted.
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in how the site operates or to comply with new legal requirements. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised. If significant changes are made, a notice will be posted on the website.