This Cookie Policy explains how Bergen Fjord Safari AS uses cookies and similar technologies on bergenfjordsafari.com. It complements our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more broadly.
By using our website, you agree to our use of strictly necessary cookies. All other cookies are only set with your explicit consent. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking Manage cookies in the website footer.
2. How we ask for consent
When you visit our website for the first time, you'll see a cookie banner with three equally available choices:
- Decline — Only strictly necessary cookies will be used
- Customize — Choose which categories of cookies to allow
- Accept all — Allow all cookies
Your choice is stored for 12 months. After that, we'll ask again. You can also change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking Manage cookies in the website footer.
We use Google Consent Mode v2, which means that even if you decline analytics or marketing cookies, Google's tools can still receive anonymized signals (without setting cookies on your device) to help measure overall traffic patterns. No personal data is collected when you decline.
3. Cookie categories
We group cookies into four categories. Necessary cookies are always active because the site can't function without them. The other three only run with your consent.
Necessary
Always onRequired for basic site functionality, security, and remembering your cookie preferences. The site cannot work properly without these.
| Cookie / storage | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| bfs_consent | Bergen Fjord Safari | Stores your cookie consent choices | 12 months |
| sveltekit:snapshot | Bergen Fjord Safari | Preserves form data during page navigation | Browser session |
| sveltekit:scroll | Bergen Fjord Safari | Preserves scroll position during navigation | Browser session |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention during checkout | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention during checkout | 30 minutes |
Analytics
Consent requiredHelp us understand how visitors find and use the site, so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics 4 | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Marketing
Consent requiredUsed to measure advertising performance and show relevant ads on other websites you visit.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking and attribution | 90 days |
| _fbp | Meta Pixel | Conversion tracking and ad targeting | 90 days |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad personalization and measurement | 13 months |
| fr | Meta | Ad delivery and measurement | 90 days |
Preferences
Consent requiredRemember your choices to personalize your experience.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wglang (or similar) | Weglot | Stores selected language | 1 year |
4. Third-party services
Several services we use may set their own cookies when you interact with their features. Each operates under its own privacy and cookie policy:
- Bókun — Booking and checkout. May set session cookies during the booking process. Bókun privacy ↗
- Stripe — Payment processing via Bókun. Stripe privacy ↗
- Google — Analytics, Tag Manager, Ads. Google privacy ↗
- Meta — Pixel for Facebook and Instagram advertising. Meta privacy ↗
- Elfsight — Reviews widget on the homepage. Elfsight privacy ↗
- Weglot — Translation service. Weglot privacy ↗
- Netlify — Hosting; may set technical cookies for security and load balancing. Netlify privacy ↗
The cookie tables in Section 3 list the most common cookies we are aware of, but third parties may add or change their cookies without notice. For the most accurate and current list, please refer to each provider's own cookie documentation.
5. How to manage cookies
You have several ways to control cookies:
On this website:
Click Manage cookies in the footer at any time to change your preferences.
In your browser:
Most browsers let you view, block, or delete cookies through their settings. The exact steps vary by browser:
Opt out of advertising tracking:
Note: blocking all cookies may stop parts of our website from working properly — for example, the booking process or your language preference.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, especially when we add or remove services that use cookies. When we make changes, we'll update the Last updated date at the top of this page. For significant changes affecting how we use cookies, we'll ask you to renew your cookie consent.
7. Contact us
For any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies:
Email: post@bergenfjordsafari.com
Phone: +47 473 48 911
Address: Strandkaien 16, 5013 Bergen, Norway
For more information on how we handle personal data in general, see our Privacy Policy.