Last updated: 1 October 2026
1. Introduction
Easy Hikes Norway ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and IP address.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your browsing experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our website
- Improve user experience and website functionality
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Google's consent management platform (CMP) is our only consent dialog. Analytics storage remains denied unless the CMP records the relevant consent. Google AdSense loads the CMP and may serve non-personalised or limited ads when consent is not available, subject to Google's current policies and your region. You can review or change your choice at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Types of cookies we use:
- Consent storage: Remembers and communicates the privacy choices made in Google's CMP.
- Analytics storage: Helps us understand how visitors use the site when the relevant consent is available.
- Advertising storage: Supports ad delivery, measurement and personalisation according to the choice made in the CMP.
5. Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements and Google Analytics 4 to understand site usage. Your CMP choice controls the available storage and personalisation signals. You can also manage personalised advertising in Google's Ads Settings.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of certain data processing activities
9. Disclaimer of Liability for Hiking Information
Important: All hiking information, trail descriptions, difficulty ratings, safety tips, and recommendations provided on Easy Hikes Norway are for general informational purposes only.
We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any hiking information on this website. Trail conditions can change rapidly due to weather, seasonal variations, natural events, or other factors beyond our control.
Easy Hikes Norway and its authors, contributors, and affiliates assume no legal responsibility or liability for:
- Any injuries, accidents, or fatalities that occur while hiking
- Property damage or loss
- Trail closures, changes, or inaccuracies in trail information
- Weather-related incidents or natural disasters
- Any consequences resulting from reliance on information provided on this website
Hiking and outdoor activities carry inherent risks. You are solely responsible for your own safety and for making informed decisions based on current conditions, your physical fitness, experience level, and proper equipment.
Always check official sources, local authorities, and weather forecasts before embarking on any hike. When in doubt, consult local hiking organizations or professional guides.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at privacy@easyhikesnorway.com.