Privacy Statement

1. Introduction

Ocean Stories («we», «our», «us») operated by Grieg Seafood Finnmark (Org.nr. 980361306), located at Holmen 4b, 9750 Honningsvåg, Norway. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit oceanstories.no.

If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at:

• Email: post@oceanstories.no
• Phone: +47 479 90 095

2. What data we collect

We collect both personal information and non-personal data to operate and improve our services.

2.1 Personal information you provide us yourself

You may voluntarily provide us with personal information when:

• Contact us via email or phone
• Fill out a form
• Purchase tickets or use third-party solutions on the website

Examples of information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Payment-related information (handled by secure third-party providers)
• Other information you choose to share

2.2 Data collected automatically

When you visit oceanstories.no, we automatically collect technical information through cookies and analytics tools:

• IP address
• Device type and browser
• Visited pages
• Time spent on the site
• Referring URL

This helps us understand site performance and user behavior.

3. Cookies and tracking tools

Our website uses cookies to ensure functionality and enhance the user experience.

3.1 Google Tag Manager & Google Analytics

We use Google Tag Manager (GTM) to manage scripts and Google Analytics to analyze traffic and user patterns. Google may process data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Collected data may include:

• Usage patterns
• Session information
• Demographic information (if available)

3.2 Cookie Consent Script (GDPR consent management)

We use Cookie Script to manage cookies and ensure GDPR compliance. Visitors can view, change, or revoke their consent at any time.

3.3 Third-party widgets

Some pages contain the Bilberry ticket widget, which may collect personal data related to:

• Ticket purchases
• Customer service interactions
• Transaction processing

Bilberry processes data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

4. How we use your data

Information is used for the following purposes:

• Operating and improving the website
• Responding to inquiries
• Managing orders and ticket purchases
• Enhancing user experience
• Ensuring website stability and security
• Fulfilling legal obligations

5. Legal basis for processing

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds under GDPR:

• Consent: For analytics, cookies, and optional services
• Contract: For ticket purchases or handling inquiries
• Legitimate interests: To improve the website and ensure secure operation
• Legal obligation: Compliance with Norwegian and European legislation

6. Data sharing

We may share data with trusted third-party providers, including:

• Google (Analytics, GTM)
• Cookie Consent Script
• Bilberry (ticketing solution)
• IT service providers
• Payment providers

We never sell or rent out personal data.

7. Storage and security

We take privacy seriously and implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data. Personal data is stored only as long as necessary for the purpose.

8. Your rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent
• Object to processing
• Data portability
• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at post@oceanstories.no.

9. Data transfer outside the EU/EEA

Some of our providers (e.g., Google) may process data outside the EU/EEA. In such cases, we ensure necessary safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC).

10. Links to external websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

11. Changes to this privacy policy

We may update this policy as needed. The latest version will always be available on this page.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us at:post@oceanstories.no.