Effective Date: 12.02.2026
The Nordic Living Journal (https://thenordiclivingjournal.com) is operated from Norway and acts as the data controller under applicable data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Norwegian Personal Data Act.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you use this website.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Message content submitted via contact form
- Email address (if subscribing to updates)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit this website, certain technical data may be collected automatically:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
- Referring URLs
This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools.
2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), personal data is processed under the following legal bases:
- Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) – e.g., contact forms, cookies
- Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) – website security, analytics, and improvement
- Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c)) – where required by law
You may withdraw consent at any time.
3. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Improve content and site performance
- Analyze traffic patterns
- Maintain security
- Comply with legal requirements
We do not sell personal data.
4. International Data Transfers
Some service providers (such as Google Analytics or affiliate networks) may process data outside the European Economic Area, including in the United States.
Such transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection mechanisms, including standard contractual clauses where required.
5. Cookies
This website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Cookies are used to:
- Improve functionality
- Analyze website performance
- Enable affiliate referral tracking
You may manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Where legally required, cookie consent is obtained before non-essential cookies are activated.
6. Affiliate Programs
The Nordic Living Journal participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to Amazon Associates.
Affiliate networks may use cookies to track referrals.
These third parties process data according to their own privacy policies.
7. Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: retained up to 12 months
- Analytics data: retained according to Google Analytics settings
- Email subscription data: retained until unsubscribe
8. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to:
- Access personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with the Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet)
To exercise your rights, contact:
9. Children’s Information
This website is intended for adults and is not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
10. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no online transmission is completely secure.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted with an updated effective date.
2️⃣ COOKIE POLICY
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Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies to improve user experience and analyze traffic.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Types of Cookies Used
Essential Cookies
Necessary for basic website functionality.
Analytics Cookies
Used to understand visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
Affiliate Tracking Cookies
Used by affiliate programs to track referral purchases.
Managing Cookies
You may disable cookies in your browser settings.
Where required by law, consent is requested before non-essential cookies are activated.
📄 3️⃣ AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE
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Affiliate Disclosure
The Nordic Living Journal participates in affiliate marketing programs, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate networks.
This means that some links on this website are affiliate links.
If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products that are relevant to cold climate gardening and resilient garden systems.
Affiliate relationships do not influence editorial integrity.
4️⃣ TERMS & CONDITIONS
Terms & Conditions
By accessing this website, you agree to the following terms.
Educational Purpose
All content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
The Nordic Living Journal does not provide professional agricultural, legal, medical, or financial advice.
No Guarantees
Results from gardening systems may vary depending on climate, soil, and environmental conditions.
Intellectual Property
All content, including text and images, is the property of The Nordic Living Journal unless otherwise stated.
Content may not be reproduced without permission.
External Links
This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
Limitation of Liability
The Nordic Living Journal is not liable for any losses or damages resulting from the use of this website.