We take your privacy and security seriously on the websites of the Icelandic Environment and Energy Agency.

When you visit our sites, some information about your visit is collected. We never share this information with others unless required by law.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or phone when you visit a website.

• You can accept or reject cookies on our sites by clicking the gear icon in the lower left corner of the screen.
• You can also set your browser to warn you about cookies or block them completely.

First-party cookies (from our own websites) are only used when needed for the site to work. We don’t analyze the information further.

Third-party cookies (from other websites) are used sparingly and only when necessary.

We use Google Analytics to understand how our websites are used. They record things like the time and date of a visit, which page was viewed, what search terms were used, where visitors came from, and the type of browser and operating system.

• We do not collect IP addresses.
• We do not connect this data to any personal details.

Other third-party cookies may be used if you use certain services on our websites, for example:

• Videos hosted on YouTube or other video platforms.
• Charts provided by Infogram or Microsoft Power BI.

Mailing lists

If you choose to subscribe to one of our mailing lists, we collect only the information necessary to send you the requested communications, typically your email address and, where relevant, your name or organization. Subscription is always voluntary, and you may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in each email or by contacting us directly.

Information collected for mailing lists is used solely for sending newsletters, notifications, or other information you have requested. We do not sell or share mailing-list information with third parties except where required by law or where a service provider processes email delivery on our behalf under strict data-protection agreements.

Secure Connection

Our websites use SSL certificates, which means all communication is encrypted. This helps keep your information safe when it’s sent between you and our servers.

SSL ensures that data like passwords can’t be stolen and that your information always reaches the right place securely.