Privacy Policy

Welcome to Fjord Away (the “Website”), accessible at https://fjordaway.com/. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our Website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for users in the European Union.

Fjord Away is operated by Blokhin Digital, located in Bergen, Norway. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at mykola@blokhin.net. Our business is registered under Org nr: 822 782 132

We collect information to provide a better user experience and improve our Website’s functionality. The types of information we may collect include:

1. Information You Provide Directly:
   • Comments and Forms: If you leave a comment or fill out a contact form, we collect the data entered (e.g., name, email address, and any message content). We may also collect your IP address and browser user agent string to assist with spam detection.
   • Correspondence: Information you share through emails, surveys, or other interactions with us.
2. Automatically Collected Information:
   • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience. These may include:
     • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website’s basic functionality, such as secure logins. These do not store personally identifiable information.
     • Optional Cookies: Used for analytics, performance, or advertising (e.g., tracking site visits or ad interactions). You can opt out of these via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
     • Temporary Cookies: A temporary cookie checks if your browser accepts cookies and is deleted when you close your browser.
   • Analytics Data: We use GDPR-compliant analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to collect anonymized data, such as your country of origin, pages visited, and time spent on the Website. This helps us improve content and user experience. No personally identifiable information is linked to this data.
   • Device and Usage Information: We may collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages viewed, links clicked).
3. Media:If you upload images to the Website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as other visitors may download and extract this information.
4. Embedded Content from Other Websites:Articles or pages may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, or social media posts). These behave as if you visited the third-party website, which may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions, especially if you’re logged into their services. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party sites.

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve the Website’s functionality and content.
• Respond to your inquiries or comments.
• Detect and prevent spam or fraudulent activity.
• Analyze Website performance and user behavior to create better content.
• Display personalized advertisements or promote products/services through affiliate links.
• Comply with legal obligations, such as GDPR or other regulations.

Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool or your browser settings. Disabling optional cookies may limit certain features, such as social media sharing or personalized content.
For more information on managing cookies, visit the following resources:

• Safari
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Opera
• Brave

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party services (e.g., analytics providers, spam detection tools) that help operate the Website. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• Third-Party Embedded Content: As noted, embedded content providers may collect data as per their privacy policies.

• Comments: Comments and their metadata (e.g., IP address) are retained indefinitely to streamline moderation and recognize follow-up comments.
• Analytics Data: Anonymized analytics data is retained for up to 12 months per GDPR-compliant settings.
• Cookies: Cookie retention varies (e.g., login cookies last two days or two weeks with “Remember Me”; optional cookies last up to one year).

We retain data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law.

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data, except for data we must retain for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
• Objection: Object to certain data processing (e.g., opt out of optional cookies or newsletters).
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for optional data processing at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at mykola@blokhin.net. We will respond within 30 days, as per GDPR requirements.

• Spam Detection: Comments may be checked by automated spam detection services, which may process your IP address or comment content.
• Third-Party Services: Analytics or advertising partners may process data in jurisdictions outside your location, subject to GDPR-compliant safeguards.

We implement industry-standard security measures, such as encryption and secure servers, to protect your data. However, no online platform is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your data rights, contact us at:

Email: mykola@blokhin.net

Business Registration: 822782132

Thank you for trusting Fjord Away with your information. We’re committed to protecting your privacy and providing a safe, enjoyable experience.