Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, the purposes for which they are used, and the choices available to you.

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable essential site functionality, improve performance, and, where you consent, provide aggregated analytics on site usage.

Cookies may be placed by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers acting on our behalf.

Types of cookies we use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for operating the website, enabling core functions such as page navigation, form submissions, and session security. These cookies do not require consent.

Functional Cookies: These support usability and may remember certain user preferences. These do not store personal data unless provided voluntarily.

Analytics Cookies (Consent-Based): Limited analytics tools used to understand aggregated site usage, improve user experience, and measure performance. These cookies operate only when you provide explicit consent.

We do not use advertising, targeting, marketing, or social-tracking cookies.

Legal basis for use

Strictly necessary cookies are processed based on our legitimate interests in website functionality and security.

Analytics cookies are used only on the basis of your freely given, informed consent.

You may withdraw consent at any time through our cookie settings tool.

Consent management

When you first visit the website, a cookie banner will request your consent for analytics cookies.

You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage preferences and select categories individually.

Your consent choices are stored using a strictly necessary cookie required for compliance.

Cookie duration

Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period and are removed automatically upon expiry.

Analytics cookies (if consented) are retained only for the minimal duration required for aggregated reporting.

Managing cookies through your browser

You may configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Doing so may affect the performance or availability of certain website features.

Browser instructions can be found in their respective privacy or security settings pages.

Third-party processors

Certain hosting, security, and analytics providers may process cookies on our behalf and act as processors under written agreements.

Analytics tools activate only when you have provided consent.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our use of cookies.

The effective date will be adjusted accordingly.

Contact

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy, contact: contact@helsingbg.fi.