Privacy Policy

Effective date: 21 January 2026

Last updated: 21 January 2026

1) Who we are (Data Controller)

This website is operated under the brand Fjords of Bergen.

The data controller for personal data processed via this website is:

Fjord Chartering AS

  • Org. no.: 933 406 229

  • Address: Bordalsvegen 541, 5708 Voss, Norway

  • Email: post@fjordsofbergen.no

  • Phone: +47 41 22 48 86

  • Website: https://fjordsofbergen.no

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our processing of personal data, contact us using the details above.

2) Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal data when you visit our website, contact us, request information, book services, and interact with our marketing/advertising.

This policy is intended to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as implemented in Norway through the Personal Data Act (Personopplysningsloven).

3) Personal data we collect

Depending on how you use our site/services, we may process the following categories of personal data:

A. Contact and enquiry data

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Message content and any attachments you submit

  • Date/time of enquiry and related correspondence

B. Booking and service data

When you book or request a booking we may process:

  • Name, email address, phone number

  • Booking details (service selected, date/time, number of participants, notes)

  • Information you enter in booking/intake fields (e.g., nationality or preferences)

  • Communication related to changes/cancellations

C. Website usage and device data (cookies)

  • IP address (may be processed by our platform and analytics tools)

  • Device, browser, and approximate location derived from IP

  • Pages viewed, clicks, and interactions

This involves cookies and similar technologies. See our Cookie Policy: [link to /cookie-policy].

D. Marketing and advertising data

If you consent to advertising cookies, we may process:

  • Information about your interactions with our ads and website

  • Events used for measurement (e.g., page views, conversions)

  • Audiences for retargeting (where applicable)

Payment note: We do not process online card payments on this website. If payments are arranged, they are handled separately outside the website booking flow.

Sensitive personal data: We do not intend to collect special category data. Please do not submit sensitive data through forms unless necessary.

4) Why we process personal data (purposes and legal bases)

We only process personal data when we have a valid legal basis under GDPR:

A. To provide and administer services and bookings

Managing bookings, confirmations, reminders, changes/cancellations, and customer support.

Legal basis: GDPR Art. 6(1)(b) (contract / steps prior to contract)

B. To respond to enquiries and provide customer support

Legal basis: GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests) and/or Art. 6(1)(b)

C. To operate, secure, and improve our website

Security, troubleshooting, and essential functionality.

Legal basis: GDPR Art. 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests) and necessity for essential cookies.

D. Analytics (Google Analytics 4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site and to improve content and performance. GA4 may process online identifiers (including cookies) and device information.

Legal basis: GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) (consent) for non-essential analytics cookies.

E. Advertising and marketing measurement (Meta / ads)

We use advertising and marketing measurement tools (including Meta pixels or similar) to measure campaign performance and to show relevant ads to people who have visited our website (retargeting), where enabled.

Legal basis: GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) (consent) for advertising cookies.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner and “Cookie Preferences”.

5) Who we share personal data with (processors)

We use trusted service providers who process data on our behalf under data processing agreements:

Squarespace (website hosting, site tools, forms, and related services)

Squarespace Scheduling / Acuity Scheduling (booking management and communications)

Google Analytics (GA4) (website analytics, subject to your consent)

Meta / advertising platforms (marketing measurement and retargeting, subject to your consent)

We only share data to the extent necessary for the purposes described in this policy. We do not sell personal data.

6) International transfers (outside EEA)

Some providers may be located outside Norway/EEA (for example in the United States) or may access data from outside the EEA. Where required, transfers are safeguarded using appropriate mechanisms such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and additional measures where necessary.

You can contact us to request more information about relevant safeguards.

7) How long we keep personal data (retention)

We keep personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Enquiries: Typically up to 24 months after last contact.

  • Bookings: Typically up to 24 months after completion/cancellation for operations and dispute handling.

  • Consent logs (cookies/marketing): Retained to document compliance and until you change/withdraw consent.

  • Analytics/advertising data: Retained according to the settings of the relevant tools and our configuration

You may contact us for more details on retention settings.

8) Your rights under GDPR

You may have the right to:

  • access, rectification, erasure, restriction

  • data portability

  • object to processing based on legitimate interests

  • withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis

  • lodge a complaint with Datatilsynet (Norwegian Data Protection Authority)

To exercise your rights, contact us at post@fjordsofbergen.no. We may need to verify your identity.

9) Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including access controls and the security features provided by our platform vendors. No online system is completely risk-free.

10) Children

Our services are not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate consent.

11) Automated decision-making

We do not use personal data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

12) Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will be published on our website with an updated “Last updated” date.

13) Contact

Fjord Chartering AS (Fjords of Bergen)

  • Bordalsvegen 541, 5708 Voss, Norway

  • Org. no. 933 406 229

  • Email: post@fjordsofbergen.no

  • Phone: +4741 22 48 86