Effective Date: September 11, 2024

At Islenskai, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use, including your rights under GDPR.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are used to enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and enabling website functionality.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our website. These cookies do not require consent and cannot be disabled through our cookie consent banner.

• Performance Cookies: Collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site to help us improve its functionality. These cookies require your consent before being set.

• Functional Cookies: Remember your choices (e.g., language or region) to personalize your experience. These cookies require your consent.

• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Track your browsing habits to deliver relevant ads based on your interests. These cookies require your explicit consent.

3. Consent for Cookies

In compliance with GDPR, we obtain your explicit consent before storing or retrieving any non-essential cookies on your device. Upon visiting our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline different types of cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the functionality and security of our website.
• Analyze website traffic and optimize performance.
• Personalize your experience, such as remembering your language preferences.
• Provide relevant advertising based on your interests.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may work with third-party service providers who set cookies on your device for analytical or advertising purposes. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of the third parties, and we ensure that these third parties comply with GDPR standards.

6. Data Storage and Retention

• Cookie Data: The data collected by cookies is stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, but we ensure that no cookie data is stored longer than necessary.
• User Data Rights: Under GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase any personal data we may have collected through cookies. You can also withdraw consent at any time and object to the processing of your data.

7. Managing Cookies and Your Rights

As per GDPR, you have the right to control your cookie preferences. You can manage or disable cookies via our cookie consent banner or through your browser settings.

To manage cookies in your browser:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari

You can also withdraw consent for cookies at any time by revisiting your cookie preferences or clearing cookies from your browser.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your data: Request access to any data we have collected through cookies.
• Rectify inaccurate data: Request corrections to your data if it is inaccurate.
• Request data erasure: Ask us to delete your personal data collected through cookies.
• Restrict data processing: Limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
• Withdraw consent: You may withdraw your cookie consent at any time.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on the website.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding cookies, your GDPR rights, or our use of your data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 774 12 74
Address: Fjarðargata 13-15, Hafnarfirði