Privacy and Cookies Policy
This page explains how Svarstad Multimedia (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data, as well as how we use cookies on our website.
By using our site, you consent to the processing of your personal data and the use of cookies as described here.
1. Data Controller
Svarstad Multimedia
Engekjerr 62, 4790 Lillesand, Norway
Org. no: 915 506 321
Email: contact@svarstad.net
2. What We Collect
When you use our website or make a purchase, we may collect:
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Contact details: name, email address, phone number, and postal address
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Account data: login details and purchase history (if you register an account)
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Payment details: handled securely by our payment providers (we do not store credit card numbers)
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Technical data: IP address, browser type, device information, and anonymized analytics data
3. Why We Collect Data
We process personal data in order to:
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Provide and deliver purchased products or services
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Manage customer accounts and communication
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Improve our website and offerings
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Comply with legal obligations (e.g., accounting and tax reporting)
We never sell or share personal data with third parties unless required by law or necessary for service delivery (for instance, payment or shipping partners).
4. Data Retention & Security
We retain data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by applicable law.
All data is stored securely, with access limited to authorized personnel. The website uses SSL encryption and secure hosting.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal data
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Correct or delete inaccurate information
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Request data portability (a copy of your stored data)
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@svarstad.net
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help the website remember your actions and preferences.
Below you’ll find detailed information about the cookies we use, their purpose, and duration.
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie banner or browser settings.
Essential
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
Comments
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| comment_author | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_email | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_url | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
Statistics
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Learn more| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
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| _gac_ | Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. | 90 days |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmt | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests | 10 minutes |
| __utmb | Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 30 minutes after last activity |
| __utmc | Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. | End of session (browser) |
| __utmz | Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server | 6 months after last activity |
| __utmv | Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmx | Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. | 18 months |
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gali | Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked | 30 seconds |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gid | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | 1 minute |
WooCommerce Sourcebuster
SourceBuster is used by WooCommerce for order attribution based on user source.
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sbjs_session | The number of page views in this session and the current page path | 30 minutes |
| sbjs_udata | Information about the visitor’s user agent, such as IP, the browser, and the device type | session |
| sbjs_first | Traffic origin information for the visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires) | session |
| sbjs_current | Traffic origin information for the visitor’s current visit to your store | session |
| sbjs_first_add | Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s first visit to your store (only applicable if the visitor returns before the session expires) | session |
| sbjs_current_add | Timestamp, referring URL, and entry page for your visitor’s current visit to your store | session |
| sbjs_migrations | Technical data to help with migrations between different versions of the tracking feature | session |
Last updated: November 2025