Cookie Policy

What cookies we use, why we use them, and how to control them.

Last updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Oslo Museum Guide uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit oslomuseum.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year (localStorage)

Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. These include Google Analytics cookies:

Cookie Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics — maintains session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics — distinguishes users (24hr) 24 hours

Advertising Cookies

With your consent, we display personalised advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites:

Cookie Purpose Duration
__gads Google Ads — registers ad impressions 13 months
IDE DoubleClick — ad targeting and conversion 13 months

Affiliate Tracking

When you click affiliate links to GetYourGuide, Viator, Tiqets, or Booking.com, those platforms place their own cookies to track purchases for commission purposes. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.

How to Control Cookies

Our Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies. If you decline, only strictly necessary cookies will be used.

To change your preference:

Browser Controls

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete individual or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific or all websites
  • Set preferences for first-party vs third-party cookies

Note: blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.

Browser cookie management guides: Chrome · Firefox · Safari · Edge

Google Analytics Opt-Out

To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date reflects the most recent version.

Contact

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us.