Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 20, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide analytics to website operators.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device until they expire or are deleted).
2. How We Use Cookies
Mykines sp/f uses cookies on mykines.fo to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and provide essential functionality. We categorize our cookies into three types:
3. Types of Cookies We Use
★3.1 Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
Purpose: Essential for the website to function properly. These cookies enable core features like secure login, booking process, and payment processing.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary to provide the service you requested)
Cannot Be Disabled: These cookies are strictly necessary and cannot be turned off.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| mykines-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session-id | Maintains user session during booking process | Session |
| auth-token | Authenticates admin users (dashboard only) | 8 hours |
📊3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior.
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent (you can opt-in or opt-out anytime)
Third-Party Services: We may use Google Analytics (anonymized IP), which is GDPR-compliant.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: Distinguish unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics: Store and count page views | 2 years |
📢3.3 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
Purpose: Used to deliver personalized advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent (you can opt-in or opt-out anytime)
Third-Party Services: We may use services like Facebook Pixel or Google Ads (if applicable).
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel: Track conversions and retargeting | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads: Measure ad campaign performance | 3 months |
Note: Currently, we do not use marketing cookies. This section is for future use.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies (necessary, analytics, marketing)
- Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies (analytics and marketing disabled)
- Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable
4.2 Change Preferences Anytime
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies (this will show the consent banner again)
- Using your browser's privacy settings to block or delete cookies (see Section 4.3)
4.3 Browser Cookie Controls
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome
- Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox
- Safari: Manage cookies in Safari
- Edge: Manage cookies in Edge
Note: Disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality (e.g., unable to complete bookings).
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- QuickPay: Payment processing (strictly necessary for checkout)
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis (optional, requires consent)
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.
6. Data Protection
Cookie data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR requirements. Personal data collected via cookies (if any) is:
- Stored securely with encryption
- Retained only as long as necessary
- Not sold to third parties
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the latest revision. We recommend reviewing this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies:
Mykines sp/f
Email: privacy@mykines.fo
Support: info@mykines.fo
Website: www.mykines.fo