Cookie Policy

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Xephylarvun ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website xephylarvun.world, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Our use of cookies complies with the EU ePrivacy rules and the Finnish Act on Electronic Communications Services (Laki sähköisen viestinnän palveluista 917/2014). Non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) are placed only after you have given your consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings or your browser.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, 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 visitors interact with their site.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties ("third-party cookies").

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are necessary for the website to function properly.

• Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security cookies: Help detect and prevent security risks
• Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are used only if you have given your consent. This data helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience.

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our website
• Links clicked and features used
• Error messages encountered

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used only with your consent to track visitors across websites and display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for individual users. They help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

• Serve targeted advertisements
• Limit the number of times you see an ad
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Remember your advertising preferences

4. Cookie Details

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we may use on our website:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

• cookie_consent: Stores your cookie consent preferences (Duration: 1 year)
• session_id: Maintains your browsing session (Duration: Session)

Analytics Cookies

• _ga: Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users (Duration: 2 years)
• _gid: Google Analytics - Distinguishes users (Duration: 24 hours)
• _gat: Google Analytics - Throttles request rate (Duration: 1 minute)

Marketing Cookies

• _fbp: Facebook Pixel - Tracks visits across websites (Duration: 3 months)
• ads_session: Advertising session tracking (Duration: Session)

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

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

• Accept All: Accept all categories of cookies
• Reject: Reject all non-essential cookies
• Cookie Settings: Customize which categories of cookies you accept

5.2 Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

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

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These services have their own privacy and cookie policies:

• Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Fonts: policies.google.com/privacy
• Font Awesome (CDN): fontawesome.com/privacy

We have no control over third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

7. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

• Web Beacons: Small graphic images used to track user behavior
• Local Storage: Data stored in your browser that persists after closing
• Session Storage: Temporary data storage cleared when you close your browser

8. Your Rights and Complaints

You have the right to withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time. If you have concerns about how we use cookies or process related personal data, you may lodge a complaint with the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman: tietosuoja.fi (Lintulahdenkuja 4, 00530 Helsinki, Finland).

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: