Last updated: February 14, 2026
Expat Living Norway (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website expatlivingnorway.com (the “Website”) and related services (the “Services”). We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Norwegian Personal Data Act (Personopplysningsloven), and other applicable laws.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights. It applies to visitors and users of the Website.
Who We Are (Data Controller) Expat Living Norway (Maria Markes, Org nr 919 998 083) Email: maria@expatlivingnorway.com
We act as the data controller for personal data processed via the Website.
What Personal Data We Collect
- Automatically collected (no login needed): IP address, browser type/version, device info, OS, language, referring page, visited pages, time spent, access dates/times (for security, abuse prevention, and site stats).
- Voluntarily provided (e.g., newsletter signup, comments, contact form): Name, email address, country, any message/feedback you send.
- Cookies & similar tech: See our Cookie Policy for details (we use CookieYes for consent management).
We do not require personal data for basic browsing. If you don’t provide it, some features (e.g., newsletter) may be unavailable.
How We Use Your Personal Data (Purposes & Legal Basis) We process data only when necessary and lawful:
- To operate/maintain/improve the Website (legitimate interests — e.g., analytics, security).
- To send newsletters/updates (consent — you can unsubscribe anytime).
- To respond to inquiries/support (legitimate interests or contract performance).
- For targeted ads/affiliates (consent where required).
We rely primarily on consent (e.g., cookies, marketing) or legitimate interests (balanced with your rights). No automated decisions with legal effects.
Sharing Your Data We share data only as needed:
- With service providers (e.g., hosting like Hostinger, email tools like Mailchimp, analytics like Google — they act as processors under GDPR-compliant agreements).
- If required by law (e.g., court order).
- In business transfers (e.g., merger).
We do not sell personal data. No sharing with unaffiliated third parties for their marketing.
International Transfers Some processors (e.g., Google, US-based) may transfer data outside EEA. We use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or adequacy decisions to protect it.
Retention We keep data only as long as needed: e.g., newsletter subscribers until unsubscribe; logs for ~12–24 months; longer if legally required. After, we delete or anonymize.
Your Rights Under GDPR As an EEA/Norway resident, you have:
- Right to access your data.
- Right to rectification (correct inaccurate data).
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”).
- Right to restrict processing.
- Right to object (e.g., to marketing or legitimate interests).
- Right to data portability.
- Right to withdraw consent anytime (doesn’t affect prior processing).
To exercise rights, email maria@expatlivingnorway.com with details (we may verify identity). We respond within 1 month (extendable). If unsatisfied, complain to Datatilsynet (Norwegian Data Protection Authority): www.datatilsynet.no.
Children We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If we learn of such, we delete it.
Security We use reasonable measures (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect data. No transmission is 100% secure — use at your risk.
Affiliate Links & Ads Some links are affiliates (we earn commission at no extra cost to you). We may show interest-based ads via third parties (with consent via cookie banner).
Email Marketing If subscribed, we send updates. Unsubscribe via link in emails or contact us.
Links to Other Sites We link to third-party resources (e.g., affiliates). Their privacy practices are their own — review them.
Changes We may update this Policy. Changes posted here with new date. Significant changes notified via email/banner. Continued use = acceptance of updates.
Contact Us Questions? Email: maria@expatlivingnorway.com
This policy is governed by Norwegian law/GDPR. For Norwegian version, contact us.