Introduction
NorwayMagazine respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, how we secure it, and what rights you have.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide when you contact us, make submissions, subscribe to newsletters, or use other features of our site. This includes name, email address, message content, and contribution material. We also collect technical data automatically: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, referring and exit pages, timestamps, and how you interact with content. Cookies and similar tracking technologies are used for gathering certain usage and preference data.
Purposes of Use
Information you provide allows us to respond to your messages, handle contributions, send newsletters or updates if you opt in, and maintain and improve our services. Automatically collected data helps us understand site usage, optimize performance, identify technical issues, detect misuse, and tailor content to audience interests. With your permission, we may use data for offers, promotions, or partner content.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar tools to enable essential site functionality, save user preferences, enable analytics, measure traffic patterns, and support personalized content or advertising. Some cookies are required for core features; others support performance or marketing. You may disable or block cookies via your browser settings, though doing so may affect site functionality or experience.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
NorwayMagazine does not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who help with hosting, email delivery, analytics, advertising, or technical support. These parties are bound by confidentiality and are permitted only to use data as needed for their roles. We may also disclose data when required by law, to enforce our policies, or protect rights and safety of individuals or public.
Data Security
We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, misuse, or destruction. Data transmission is protected via secure protocols (HTTPS). Access to personal data is limited to staff or partners who need it for essential operations. Although no system can be guaranteed perfectly secure, we continuously review security measures to reduce risk.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to serve the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, we securely delete, anonymize, or archive it appropriately. Usage analytics and aggregated metrics may be kept longer for trend analysis after anonymization.
Your Rights
You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request correction of inaccuracies, request deletion, and limit or object to certain processing. You may withdraw your consent for marketing or promotional communications. To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@norwaymagazine.com. We aim to respond in a reasonable timeframe according to applicable law.
Children’s Privacy
NorwayMagazine is not directed to children under the age of thirteen. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If such data is identified, we will take steps to remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, technology, editorial practices, or user feedback. When changes are made, we will post the updated version with an effective date. Continued use of NorwayMagazine after changes implies acceptance of those changes.
