Cookie Policy

Last updated: 12 March 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Ghunexarshran ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website ghunexarshran.ddd. This policy provides information about what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Our use of cookies complies with the Norwegian Electronic Communications Act (Lov om elektronisk kommunikasjon — ekomloven), which implements the EU ePrivacy rules, and with the GDPR as applied in Norway (Personal Data Act). From 1 January 2025, consent for non-essential cookies must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous, and must be actively given (e.g. no pre-ticked boxes). You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie consent banner or your browser settings; withdrawal is as easy as giving consent.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can be set by the website you're visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties ("third-party cookies").

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies
• Cookie consent preference cookies

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience.

• Page view tracking
• Visitor behavior analysis
• Traffic source identification
• Performance monitoring

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and deliver personalized content.

• Advertising tracking
• Social media integration
• Retargeting campaigns
• Conversion tracking

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend you review the privacy policies of these third parties:

• Google Analytics (analytics)
• Font services (functionality)
• Content delivery networks (performance)

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies (optional; non-essential cookies are not set without your active choice)
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by category (e.g. strictly necessary, analytics, marketing)

Consent is recorded and can be withdrawn at any time with the same ease as it was given. You can change your preferences by revisiting our website and using the cookie settings, or by clearing cookies in your browser.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all websites
• Set notifications when cookies are being placed

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

For more information on managing cookies in your browser, visit:

• Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy
• Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/privacy

6. Cookie Retention

The retention period for cookies varies depending on their type and purpose:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them (typically 1-24 months)
• Consent cookies: Stored for 12 months to remember your preferences

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and the Norwegian Personal Data Act, you have rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies, including:

• Right to be informed (this policy and the consent banner provide clear information on who we are, purposes, and what data is collected)
• Right to access information about cookies and data collected
• Right to request deletion of cookie data
• Right to withdraw consent at any time; withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal
• Right to lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) or another EEA supervisory authority

For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.