Cookies Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Volkrannpryxthel uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the settings described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, login status, and items in your shopping cart.
2.1 Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through the website.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
2.2 Types of Cookies by Origin
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our website directly. We have full control over these cookies.
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. These cookies are controlled by the third-party service providers.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and deliver relevant content. Below are the main categories of cookies we use:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
Purpose:
- Enable core website functionality
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Maintain your session as you navigate the site
- Enable shopping cart functionality
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our contract with you or to comply with legal obligations. Under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, consent is not required for strictly necessary cookies.
Retention Period: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent strictly necessary cookies typically expire after 12 months.
Examples:
- cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preferences (12 months)
- session_id: Maintains your browsing session (session)
- csrf_token: Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks (session)
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Purpose:
- Count website visits and traffic sources
- Measure website performance and loading times
- Understand which pages are most and least popular
- Identify navigation patterns and user behavior
- Detect and diagnose technical issues
Legal Basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Retention Period: Analytics cookies typically expire after 26 months.
Third-Party Services:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. The information is used to compile reports and help us improve the site. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where visitors came from, and the pages they visited. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage
Examples:
- _ga: Distinguishes unique users (2 years)
- _gid: Distinguishes unique users (24 hours)
- _gat: Throttles request rate (1 minute)
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Purpose:
- Display personalized advertisements based on your interests
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Limit the frequency of advertisements
- Track conversions from advertisements
- Build a profile of your interests for targeted advertising
Legal Basis: Your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
Retention Period: Marketing cookies typically expire after 12-24 months.
Third-Party Services:
- Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions from Facebook ads and enables retargeting
- Google Ads: Tracks conversions from Google advertising and enables remarketing
Examples:
- _fbp: Facebook Pixel cookie for tracking and advertising (3 months)
- _gcl_au: Google Ads conversion tracking (3 months)
3.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and region. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
Purpose:
- Remember your language and region preferences
- Personalize content based on your preferences
- Remember your login details (if you choose)
- Enable social media features
Legal Basis: Your consent or our legitimate interest in providing enhanced functionality.
Retention Period: Functional cookies typically expire after 12 months.
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
4.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that work with cookies to track user behavior, such as whether an email was opened or which pages were visited.
4.2 Local Storage
HTML5 local storage allows websites to store data locally in your browser. We may use local storage to save preferences and improve website performance.
4.3 Session Storage
Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser tab is closed. Used for temporary data storage during your browsing session.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies
- Reject: Reject all non-essential cookies (only strictly necessary cookies will be used)
- Cookie Settings: Customize your preferences by selecting which categories of cookies to accept
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
- Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies
For more information about managing cookies in your browser, visit: https://www.aboutcookies.org or https://www.allaboutcookies.org
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of interest-based advertising: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: Opt out of targeted advertising: https://www.youronlinechoices.com
5.4 Mobile Device Settings
Mobile devices have settings that allow you to limit tracking:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track (disable)
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Some pages may not display correctly
- Personalized features may not be available
- Shopping cart functionality may be limited
- You may see less relevant advertisements
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function. If you block these cookies, you may not be able to use certain features of the website.
7. Third-Party Cookies and Privacy Policies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies or how the third parties use them. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties to understand their data practices:
- Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties, not this Cookies Policy.
8. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business practices, or for other operational reasons. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Display a notice on our website
- Request your consent again if required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
9. Legal Compliance
Our use of cookies complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU Regulation 2016/679
- ePrivacy Directive: Directive 2002/58/EC as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC
- Finnish Information Society Code: Tietoyhteiskuntakaari (917/2014)
- Finnish Data Protection Act: Tietosuojalaki (1050/2018)
We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device, and we provide clear information about the cookies we use and their purposes.
10. Cookie Audit and List
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on our website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie preferences |
12 months |
First-party |
| session_id |
Maintains your browsing session |
Session |
First-party |
| csrf_token |
Security token to prevent CSRF attacks |
Session |
First-party |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
2 years |
Third-party |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
24 hours |
Third-party |
| _gat |
Google Analytics - throttles requests |
1 minute |
Third-party |
Marketing Cookies
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| _fbp |
Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions |
3 months |
Third-party |
| _gcl_au |
Google Ads - conversion tracking |
3 months |
Third-party |
11. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies:
- Right to Access: Request information about the data collected through cookies
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of data collected through cookies
- Right to Object: Object to the use of cookies for specific purposes
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 12.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Volkrannpryxthel
Piispansilta 9
02230 Espoo, Finland
Phone: +358 10 4261
Email: partners@volkrannpryxthel.world
You can also contact the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman if you have concerns about our cookie practices:
Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman
P.O. Box 800
00521 Helsinki, Finland
Website: tietosuoja.fi
Email: tietosuoja@om.fi