Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Valtoranix uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy and your preferences.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide analytics data. Cookies can be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (remain until expiration or deletion).
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.
- Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences
- Session Management: Maintains your session state
- Security: Protects against fraudulent activity
- Retention Period: Session or 12 months
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
- Page Views: Tracks which pages are visited
- User Behavior: Analyzes navigation patterns
- Performance Metrics: Measures page load times
- Retention Period: 12-24 months
- Third Parties: May include Google Analytics or similar services
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. They may be set by our advertising partners.
- Ad Targeting: Delivers personalized advertisements
- Campaign Tracking: Measures marketing effectiveness
- Retargeting: Shows relevant ads on other websites
- Retention Period: 12-24 months
- Third Parties: May include advertising networks
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Ensuring website functionality and security
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Delivering relevant content and advertisements
- Measuring marketing campaign effectiveness
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and similar services
- Advertising Networks: For delivering targeted advertisements
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
- Content Delivery Networks: For optimized content delivery
These third parties have their own privacy policies governing cookie use.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences through Cookie Settings
6.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality.
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics and advertising cookies, you can use:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out
- Your Online Choices platform
7. Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for a specified period (typically 12-24 months)
- Preference Cookies: Stored until you change your settings or delete them
8. Legal Basis
Under GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate interest for website operation.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for cookie use at any time
- Access information about cookies stored on your device
- Request deletion of cookies
- Object to cookie-based profiling
- Lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Information
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
Valtoranix
Porkkalankatu 1
00180 Helsinki, Finland
Email: cooperation@valtoranix.world
Phone: +358 9 686 6000
12. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and privacy:
- Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman: tietosuoja.fi
- European Data Protection Board: edpb.europa.eu
- All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
- Your Online Choices: youronlinechoices.eu