1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to ensure proper functionality, improve user experience, and analyze website traffic. 

2. Legal Basis for Use of Cookies

We use cookies in accordance with: 

• GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) 

• ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) 

• Norwegian Electronic Communications Act (ekomloven) 

 
Non-essential cookies are only used based on your consent. 

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Active) 

These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. 

Used for: 

• User login and authentication (WordPress) 

• Course access (Tutor LMS) 

• Security and session management 

Examples: 

• wordpress_logged_in_* 

• wordpress_sec_* 

• wp-settings-* 

• tutor_* (course/session tracking) 

3.2 Functional Cookies 

These cookies improve usability and personalization. 

Used for: 

• Remembering user preferences 

• Saving form input (Elementor Forms) 

Examples: 

• elementor 

• eael_* (if Essential Addons used) 

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Consent Required) 

Used to understand how users interact with the website. 

Used for: 

• Traffic analysis 

• User behavior insights 

(Example if implemented) 

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)

3.4 Marketing Cookies (Consent Required) 

Used to track users across websites for marketing purposes. 

Currently: 

• Not actively used unless advertising tools are implemented 

3.5 Payment and Security Cookies (Stripe) 

Stripe may use cookies and similar technologies for: 

• Fraud prevention 

• Payment security 

• Transaction processing 

Examples: 

• __stripe_mid 

• __stripe_sid 

More info: https://stripe.com/privacy 

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may place cookies: 

• Stripe (payment processing) 

• Elementor Pro (forms and frontend functionality) 

• Tutor LMS (learning platform functionality) 

• Hosting provider (ProISP) – server-level logging (not typical tracking cookies) 

Third-party providers are responsible for their own cookies. 

5. Cookie Consent Management

We use a cookie consent solution (CookieAdmin) to: 

• Obtain user consent before setting non-essential cookies 

• Allow users to accept or reject categories 

• Provide the ability to withdraw consent at any time
  

You can update your preferences via the cookie banner or settings link. 

6. How to Manage Cookies

You can: 

• Change your preferences via our cookie banner 

• Delete cookies in your browser settings 

• Block cookies via browser configuration 

Note: Disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality. 

7. Data Retention

Cookies are stored for different durations: 

• Session cookies: deleted when browser closes 

• Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period or until manually deleted 

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to: 

• Withdraw consent at any time 

• Access and control your personal data 

See our Privacy Policy for more details. 

9. Contact Information

Arctic Safe Travel AS 

Email: post@arcticsafetravel.no 

Website: https://arcticsafetravel.no