Cookies Policy

 Last updated: 28. August 2025

Genis hf. (“Genis”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, provide essential functionality, analyze traffic, and support marketing activities. This Policy explains how we use cookies, what choices you have, and how this relates to applicable laws in the European Union, the United States, and other jurisdictions.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help remember your preferences, improve functionality, and analyze site use.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary – Required for the Site to function (security, navigation, consent management).
  
  
• Performance & Analytics – Measure usage and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
  
  
• Functional – Store preferences and enhance user experience.
  
  
• Targeting/Advertising – Deliver relevant ads or content, possibly across websites.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third parties (analytics providers, embedded video platforms, advertising partners) to place cookies. These parties may process your data in the EU, the U.S., or other countries. Where required, we apply GDPR safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).

4. Legal Basis and Consent

• In the EU/EEA: we only use non-essential cookies if you give consent.
  
  
• In the U.S.: certain states (e.g., California, Virginia, Colorado) grant you the right to opt-out of targeted advertising, cross-context behavioral advertising, and the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information.
  
  

You can manage cookie preferences via our cookie banner or [Cookie Settings] link at any time

5. Data Retention

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
  
  
• Persistent cookies: remain until expiry or manual deletion.
  

6. Your Rights

• EU/EEA users: see our [Privacy Policy] for GDPR rights (access, erasure, etc.).
  
  
• U.S. users: depending on your state, you may have rights to know, delete, correct, or opt-out of personal data “sales” or targeted advertising.

7. Updates

We may update this Policy from time to time. Please revisit periodically.

Contact
📧 privacy@genis.is

📍 Genis hf., Adalgata 34, 580 Siglufjordur, Iceland