Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Phrixxensquidral ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website phrixxensquidral.ddd. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we process your personal data.

This policy complies with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended by 2009/136/EC), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and Finnish implementation of these regulations.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be classified by their duration:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Cookies can also be classified by their origin:

First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting
Third-Party Cookies: Set by other domains through content embedded in the website (such as analytics services)

3. How We Use Cookies

We use different categories of cookies for various purposes. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

4. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

Examples include:

Session management cookies that maintain your logged-in state
Security cookies that help prevent fraudulent activity
Cookie consent preferences storage
Shopping cart functionality cookies

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) - these cookies are necessary for the website to function.

Retention Period: Session or up to 1 year depending on the specific cookie.

5. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's structure, navigation, content, and user experience.

Information collected may include:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Browsing patterns and navigation paths
Device and browser information
Geographic location (country/city level only)
Referral source (how you arrived at our website)

Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) - these cookies are only placed after you provide consent.

Retention Period: Up to 26 months.

Opt-out: You can disable analytics cookies through our cookie settings or your browser settings.

6. Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They help make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests.

Purposes include:

Delivering advertisements relevant to your interests
Limiting the number of times you see an advertisement
Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Remarketing and retargeting activities

Legal Basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) - these cookies are only placed after you provide consent.

Retention Period: Up to 13 months.

Opt-out: You can disable marketing cookies through our cookie settings, your browser settings, or through industry opt-out programs such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA).

7. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

Accept All: Consent to all categories of cookies
Reject: Decline all non-essential cookies (only strictly necessary cookies will be used)
Cookie Settings: Customize your preferences for each cookie category

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the website
Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Using browser privacy settings or extensions

8. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website and other websites you visit. Some features may not function properly.

9. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (including localStorage and sessionStorage) to store certain preferences and settings on your device. Local storage functions similarly to cookies but allows for larger amounts of data to be stored locally.

We use local storage for:

Storing your cookie consent preferences
Remembering user interface preferences
Improving website performance

You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your browser data.

10. Third-Party Services

Our website may include content or services from third parties, such as embedded videos, social media buttons, or analytics services. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device.

We have no control over third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for information about their cookies and how to opt out:

Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
Font services: Check provider-specific privacy policies

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing behavior not be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, but we provide you with choices about cookie usage through our cookie consent mechanism.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

13. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies. These rights include:

The right to access information about the cookies we use
The right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
The right to request deletion of data collected through cookies
The right to lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman

For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.