1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use on quarrionshaklyra.world and how you can manage them.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions properly and securely.
- To remember your preferences and settings.
- To understand how visitors interact with our website.
- To improve our website and services based on usage data.
- To deliver relevant advertising content (only with your consent).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
- Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preference settings.
- Session Cookies: Maintain your session while browsing the website.
- Security Cookies: Help protect against fraudulent activity.
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 the website's functionality and user experience.
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior patterns.
- Performance Cookies: Measure website loading times and performance metrics.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are set by advertising partners and collect information about your browsing habits.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver personalized advertisements.
- Social Media Cookies: Enable social sharing functionality.
4. Cookie Details
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
flowbalance_cookie_consent - Stores your cookie consent preferences. Duration: 1 year.
flowbalance_cookie_preferences - Stores your specific cookie category choices. Duration: 1 year.
Analytics Cookies
_ga - Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years.
_gid - Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.
_gat - Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. Duration: 1 minute.
Marketing Cookies
_fbp - Facebook pixel cookie for tracking conversions. Duration: 3 months.
_gcl_au - Google Ads conversion tracking. Duration: 3 months.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring.
- Google Fonts: For loading custom fonts on our website.
- Font Awesome: For displaying icons throughout the website.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
6.1 Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie category
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block all or certain cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Advertising: adssettings.google.com
7. Legal Basis and Withdrawal of Consent
Our use of cookies is based on:
- Consent: For analytics and marketing cookies, we obtain your explicit consent before placing them.
- Legitimate Interest: For strictly necessary cookies that are essential for website functionality.
You may withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. You can do this by adjusting your preferences via our cookie banner or your browser settings. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
This Cookie Policy complies with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Finnish legislation including the Information Society Code (Laki sähköisen viestinnän palveluista 917/2014) and the Data Protection Act (Tietosuojalaki 1050/2018).
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: support@quarrionshaklyra.world
Address: Tapionkatu 18, 40200 Jyväskylä, Finland