Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential website functionality
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Understanding how visitors use our website
• Improving website performance
• Delivering relevant content and advertisements
• Security and fraud prevention

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.

• Session cookies: Maintain your session as you navigate the site
• Security cookies: Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
• Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

Retention period: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies last up to 12 months.

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 our website's performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and traffic sources
• Performance monitoring: Measures page load times and technical performance

Retention period: Up to 26 months

Legal basis: Your consent

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

• Advertising cookies: Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests
• Retargeting cookies: Show you relevant ads after you leave our website
• Social media cookies: Enable sharing content on social platforms

Retention period: Up to 12 months

Legal basis: Your consent

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the third-party websites for more information about how they use cookies.

Third-party services we use may include:

• Google Analytics (analytics)
• Payment processors (transaction processing)
• Social media platforms (content sharing)
• Advertising networks (targeted advertising)

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

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

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences as set through our cookie banner.

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (from a few days to several years)

Specific retention periods are listed in the cookie descriptions above.

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies are being used
• Withdraw your consent at any time
• Object to the use of cookies
• Request deletion of data collected through cookies

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Swryxellkhor
Email: chat@swryxellkhor.world
Address: Pasilan asema-aukio 1, 00520 Helsinki, Finland