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Analyse how the site is used to improve content and user experience (analytics cookies)
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Offer functionality that depends on third-party integrations such as video playback and form submissions (functional cookies)
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Personalise content and marketing based on user behaviour (marketing cookies)
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Overview of cookies
Necessary
Necessary cookies are stored automatically because they are essential for the website to function properly.
| Cookie name | Provider / domain | Purpose | Duration |
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| CookieConsent | patentstyret.no | Stores the user's cookie consent preferences | 1 day |
| InternalTraffic | patentstyret.no | Distinguishes internal traffic (employees/VPN) from external traffic | Until the session ends |
| _cfuvid | hubspot.com, hsforms.com, highcharts.com | Distinguishes legitimate traffic from bot traffic | Until the session ends |
__cf_bm | hs-scripts.com, hubspot.com, hscollectedforms.net, hsforms.com, hs-analytics.net, hs-banner.com, hsforms.net | Bot protection via Cloudflare | 1 day |
| ARRAffinity | azurewebsites.net | Ensures that traffic is routed to the same server instance (load balancing) | Until the session ends |
| ARRAffinitySameSite | azurewebsites.net | SameSite-compatible version of ARRAffinity | Until the session ends |
| ASP.NET_SessionId | patentstyret.no | Keeps the user’s session active in ASP.NET | Until the session ends |
| OpenIdConnect.nonce.* | patentstyret.no | Secures OpenID Connect login against replay attacks | Until the session ends |
| __RequestVerificationToken | patentstyret.no | Prevents CSRF attacks during form submission | Until the session ends |
Functional
Functional cookies allow the website to remember your settings and provide enhanced features.
| Cookie name | Provider / domain | Purpose | Duration |
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| PREF | youtube.com | Stores user preferences for embedded YouTube videos | 399 days |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | youtube.com | Stores privacy settings for YouTube content | 179-394 days |
| NewCurrentLanguage | patentstyret.no | Stores selected language for the user interface | Session / 181 days |
Analytics / Statistics
These cookies help us understand how the website is used, so we can improve content and functionality.
| Cookie name | Provider / domain | Purpose | Duration |
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| _ga, _ga_* | patentstyret.no | Distinguishes users for Google Analytics | 2 years |
| __hssc, __hssrc, __hstc | patentstyret.no | Analyses visitors and sessions via HubSpot | 180 days |
| hubspotutk | patentstyret.no | Associates users with forms in HubSpot CRM | 180 days |
| ai_user | Microsoft App Insights | Identifies users for performance analytics | 1 year |
ai_session | Microsoft App Insights | Tracks individual sessions in application | 30 minutes |
Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertising or content.
| Cookie name | Provider / domain | Purpose | Duration |
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| YSC | YouTube | Tracks user interaction with embedded YouTube videos | Until the session ends |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Estimates bandwidth and improves playback experience | 180 days |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | YouTube | Used for YouTube features and user identification | 180 days |
Third-party providers and data sharing
We use services provided by third parties, such as HubSpot, YouTube and Google. These providers may transfer data outside the EEA. When this happens, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with the GDPR, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
How to change or delete cookies
Through your browser
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Through our cookie settings
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Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how we process your personal data, please contact us:
| Organization Number: | 971 526 157 |
| Postal Address: | Patentstyret, Postboks 4863 Nydalen, N-0422 Oslo |
| Address: | Innspurten 11c, 0663 Oslo |
| E-mail: | post@patentstyret.no |
| Customer Service Center: | +47 22 38 73 00 |