PRIVACY POLICY

Port of Akureyri

1. Introduction

Port of Akureyri (Hafnasamlag Norðurlands) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal data collected through this website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller

Port of Akureyri (Hafnarsamlag Norðurlands bs)
Fiskitanga
Akureyri, Iceland
Email: port@port.is
Website: https://port.is

3. What Data We Collect

This website does not collect personal data for marketing or analytics purposes.

We may process limited data in the following cases:

a) Server Logs

When you visit our website, basic technical information may be automatically recorded by our hosting provider, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Date and time of access

  • Pages visited

This information is used solely for security and technical maintenance purposes.

b) Embedded YouTube Videos

Some pages include embedded YouTube videos.

YouTube may set cookies or collect data when you choose to view a video. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Device information

  • Interaction data

YouTube is operated by Google LLC. Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy for more information:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

YouTube content is blocked until user consent is given through our cookie banner.

c) Live Camera Streams

The Port of Akureyri provides live camera streams hosted on our own infrastructure.

These streams do not collect personal data from viewers.

4. Cookies

This website uses only:

  • Necessary cookies (for basic website functionality)

  • External media cookies (YouTube, upon consent)

No marketing or tracking cookies are used.

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

Where personal data is processed, it is done on the following legal bases:

  • Legitimate interest (website security and operation)

  • User consent (external media such as YouTube)

6. Data Retention

Technical logs are retained only as long as necessary for security and operational purposes.

We do not store personal data for profiling, analytics, or marketing.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Object to processing

  • Lodge a complaint with the Icelandic Data Protection Authority (Persónuvernd)

For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:

port@port.is

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy if required by changes in legislation or website functionality.

Last updated: 03.03.2026