Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable essential website functionality
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how visitors use our website
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Understand which pages are most and least popular

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Examples:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies
• Form submission cookies

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate operation of our website.

3.2 Performance Cookies (Optional)

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

We Use:

WP Rocket Performance Cookies

• Purpose: Optimize page loading speed and cache management
• Duration: Session-based
• Provider: WP Rocket (wp-rocket.me)

Google Analytics (via Site Kit)

• Purpose: Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Data Collected: Pages visited, time on site, device type, location (city/country level), referral source
• Duration: Up to 26 months
• Provider: Google LLC
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Specific Google Analytics Cookies:

• _ga – Distinguishes users (2 years)
• _gid – Distinguishes users (24 hours)
• _gat – Throttles request rate (1 minute)

Legal Basis: Your consent (you can opt out)

3.3 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Region selection
• User interface customization

Legal Basis: Your consent or legitimate interest in providing better user experience

3.4 Security Cookies

Wordfence Security Cookies

• Purpose: Security monitoring, firewall protection, malware scanning
• Duration: Session-based or as needed for security functions
• Provider: Wordfence (wordfence.com)
• Privacy Policy: https://www.wordfence.com/privacy-policy/

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest in protecting our website and users from security threats

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

Google Services (via Site Kit by Google)

Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website analytics
• Data Processing: Data is processed by Google LLC in the United States
• Data Anonymization: IP addresses are anonymized
• Privacy Shield: Google is Privacy Shield certified
• Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Additional Google Services (if enabled):

• Google Search Console
• Google AdSense (if applicable)
• Google Tag Manager (if applicable)

For more information: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be temporary or persistent:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

Our Cookie Durations:

• Essential cookies: Session or up to 1 year
• Performance cookies: Up to 26 months (Google Analytics)
• Security cookies: Session-based or as needed

6. How to Control Cookies

You have several options to manage or delete cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete some or all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
  https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

6.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites:

Browser Add-on:

• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6.3 Our Cookie Consent Tool (if implemented)

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject optional cookies
• Customize your preferences

Change your preferences anytime by clicking [Cookie Settings] at the bottom of any page

7. Cookies We Do NOT Use

We do NOT use:

• Advertising/targeting cookies (we don’t serve ads)
• Social media tracking cookies (unless you interact with embedded social media content)
• Cross-site tracking cookies for marketing purposes

8. Data Collected via Cookies

Information collected through cookies may include:

Technical Information:

• IP address (anonymized in Google Analytics)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Operating system
• Screen resolution

Usage Information:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referral source (where you came from)
• Exit pages
• Click patterns

This data is used solely for:

• Website improvement
• Performance optimization
• Understanding user behavior
• Security monitoring

9. International Data Transfers

Some cookies (particularly Google Analytics) may result in data being transferred to and processed in the United States.

Safeguards in place:

• Google LLC is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework
• Standard Contractual Clauses are in place
• Data is anonymized where possible

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

For material changes, we will provide notice on our website.

11. More Information

For more details about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.

12. Detailed Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of cookies that may be set when you visit our website:

Essential Cookies

Performance Cookies (Optional – Require Consent)

Security Cookies

Performance Optimization

This list is not exhaustive and may be updated as our website technology changes.

13. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user in the European Union, you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:

• Right to Object: You can object to the use of cookies at any time
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw cookie consent anytime
• Right to Access: You can request information about data collected via cookies

To exercise these rights, see our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.

14. Legal Compliance

This Cookie Policy complies with:

• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
• Finnish Information Society Code

Last updated: November 24, 2025