Cookie policy

Jotun appreciates your interest in our website. We would like to assure you that all personal data is handled securely. This page explains how Jotun handles the personal data we collect on our website.

Personal data you submit to Jotun's website is solely used to give you better service. Visits to our sites are traceable, to help us see which of our pages are most interesting to our visitors. We request that you review and evaluate which cookies you would like us to track, so that we can offer you better service on our website, in social media, and in advertising.

This Cookie Policy applies to any processing of personal data on the website such as, but not limited to, subscription to newsletters, downloading of technical documentation, My subscription, My list and favourites. In the following jotun.com, jotunprofessionals.com and local websites such as jotun.no and others are referred to as the “Website”.

What personal data do we collect and what do we use it for?

Email alerts, newsletters and downloading of information
Your consent is required for our collection, use and disclosure of your personal data when signing up for e-mail alerts, subscription to newsletters, technical data sheets on our websites. The information recorded is used for the purpose described in the consent. The information is stored on Jotun servers and access to this information is restricted to administrators. You may at any time withdraw your consent in accordance with the information provided in your consent form or by sending an e-mail to dataprotection@jotun.com.

Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are left on your computer when you visit our website. The cookies help us to identify your computer, tablet or phone so that we can give you better functionality, personal features and improve your overall user experience.

Why is Jotun using cookies?

Jotun uses different types of cookies to improve your user experience and for collecting statistics for analysing how the websites are used. Social media and advertising cookies of third parties may be used on some pages to offer you social media functionalities and personalized ads.

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to function properly. These types of cookies ensures basic functionality and security features of the website and cannot be switched of by Jotun.

These cookies do not store any personal data, but you are able to set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies. By enabling these cookies, parts of our website will not function properly.

2. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation by remembering the choices you make when visiting the website. The cookies allow us to remember your preferred language and region settings. These cookies may be set by Jotun or a third-party provider. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

3. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to count visits and review traffic sources to our website so we are able to measure and improve the performance of our website. The information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous, and only helps us to understand which pages are popular and how visitors navigate the site. If you disallow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and we will not be able to monitor site performance.

4. Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across the websites and may be set by us or our advertising partners. This helps us and our partners to display personalised and relevant advertising based on your behaviour when visiting our website and other websites. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

How long are the cookies stored?

The storing of cookies on your device can vary and a full overview is visible in the cookie overview. The storage period is calculated from the last date you visited the website and when a cookie expires it is automatically deleted.

How can you reject or delete your cookies?

By making changes in your browser settings you are able to reject cookies on your device. If you do changes to the settings, there might be some functions and services that you are not able to use.

Sharing your information

Jotun does not sell any of the information generated by cookies. We do not share the cookies with any third parties such as Google, Facebook and other similar services. Be aware, however, that our Website may contain links/pointers to other external websites that are not controlled by Jotun. Jotun is not liable for data protection handling on these external websites and does not share any personal data with such third parties.

How do you administer or delete information?

You can learn how to change your preferences and control cookies by visiting Google Chrome or Internet Explorer websites.

About this Privacy policy and responsible unit

Jotun A/S is the data controller for personal data submitted to this Website. For questions about Jotun A/S’ treatment of personal data, please contact the company’s Global Data Protection Officer at dataprotection@jotun.com.

The cookies we use

Cookie Name

Purpose

Duration

Type

_ga_5K6XX2QEQR

Google uses this cookie to persist session state.

2 years

Analytics

_hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress

Hotjar uses this cookie to detect the first page view session of a user.

30 minutes, extended on user activity

Analytics

_hjFirstSeen

Hotjar uses this cookie to identify a new user’s first session. Used by Recording filters to identify new user sessions.

30 minutes, extended on user activity

Analytics

_hjIncludedInSessionSample_1095844

Hotjar uses this cookie to determine if a user is included in the data sampling defined by this site's daily session limit.

2 minutes, extended every 30 seconds

Analytics

_hjSessionUser_1095844

Hotjar sets this cookie when a user first lands on a page. Persists the Hotjar User ID which is unique to that site. Hotjar does not track users across different sites. Ensures data from subsequent visits to the same site are attributed to the same user ID.

1 year

Analytics

_hjSession_1095844

Hotjar uses this cookie to hold current session data. Ensures subsequent requests in the session window are attributed to the same session.

30 minutes, extended on user activity

Analytics

vtsrc

Optimizely Data Platform (ODP) uses this cookie to store campaign related information for the user.  

2 months

Analytics

vuid

Optimizely Data Platform (ODP) uses this cookie to uniquely identify users.

1 year

Analytics

z_idsyncs

Optimizely Data Platform (ODP) uses this cookie to enable sign up for marketing emails and analytics for improving email performance.

1 year

Analytics

zaius_js_version

Optimizely Data Platform (ODP) uses this cookie to enable sign up for marketing emails and analytics for improving email performance.

1 year

Analytics

industry

This cookie stores the user’s current site industry for tracking purposes.

1 year

Analytics

 

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