What Are Cookies
Cookies have a long-standing role in online services, acting as technical markers that allow websites to recognize devices and recall user preferences over time. These identifiers streamline the user journey, reduce repeated data entry, and underpin secure service delivery.
Their use supports both functional and compliance-related needs, especially in platforms handling complex, multi-step transactions typical in international trade and supply chain management, where continuity and data integrity are paramount.
How Cookies Work
Cookies, small text files stored on your device, are a legacy of early web protocols—still used today to ensure continuity of experience across multiple visits. In the context of international trade services, they allow for persistent sessions and the storage of user settings amid complex transactions.
These data fragments facilitate the seamless operation of platforms connecting clients and suppliers, echoing the old practice of ledger entries—only now, the recordkeeping is digital, persistent, and partially automated, all while being governed by modern privacy rules.
Types of Cookies Used
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Essential CookiesEssential cookies enable basic website operations such as navigation, session management, and secure access to protected areas. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly, and certain trade support features may be unavailable to users.
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Functional CookiesFunctional cookies remember your preferences and choices, including language selection and display settings. These cookies allow our platform to provide a more consistent and tailored experience as you move through complex service workflows.
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Analytics CookiesAnalytics cookies allow for the collection of anonymized usage statistics, helping us analyze traffic patterns and understand visitor behavior over time. These insights inform adjustments to our service delivery, supporting the ongoing refinement of client experience in a manner that aligns with regulatory obligations.
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Marketing CookiesMarketing cookies help tailor our communications by tracking how you interact with our content. They do not identify you personally, but allow us to refine the relevance of information shared—always in accordance with Norwegian and EU privacy regulations.
Cookie Retention
Managing Cookies
Users retain the right to control how cookies are used on their devices. Modern browsers allow for granular management, echoing the regulatory evolution toward greater transparency and individual agency in data processing. Instructions for main browsers are provided below to help you make informed choices.
Google Chrome
To delete or manage cookies in Chrome, open Settings, select Privacy and
Security, then choose Cookies and other site data. From here, you can review,
block, or remove cookies individually or adjust general preferences for how
cookies are handled on your browser.
Mozilla Firefox
In Firefox, go to Preferences, then Privacy & Security, and locate the
Cookies and Site Data section. Here you may clear cookies, manage exceptions, or
set custom rules for accepting cookies depending on your needs.
Safari
On Safari, open Preferences, select Privacy, and review the Cookies and Website
Data section. Options are provided to remove specific cookies or block all new
cookies, empowering you to align usage with your personal privacy standards.
Microsoft Edge
For Edge, access Settings and navigate to Cookies and Site Permissions. You can
choose to block all cookies, allow only selected ones, or delete stored cookies
directly, ensuring your browsing history aligns with your privacy preferences.