Cookies Policy

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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Khelvornuizik website, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control or delete them. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To enable core website features and ensure proper operation of our services
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences, settings, and previous interactions
  • Performance Analysis: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
  • Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and enhance website security
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

Examples include:

  • Session management cookies that maintain your connection during your visit
  • Security cookies that authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
  • Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic across our servers
  • Cookie consent cookies that remember your privacy preferences

These cookies do not collect information that can be used for marketing purposes and are not used to track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether error messages are received. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

We use this data to:

  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior patterns
  • Identify technical issues and improve website performance
  • Test different designs and features to enhance user experience
  • Generate statistical reports on website usage

Examples include Google Analytics cookies that help us understand visitor demographics, interests, and navigation paths.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference, region, or display settings) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

They may be used to:

  • Remember your login details so you don't have to enter them repeatedly
  • Store your shopping cart contents between visits
  • Recall your preferred delivery address
  • Customize content based on your previous interactions
  • Remember accessibility settings and preferences

The information collected by these cookies may be anonymized and cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

These cookies:

  • Track your browsing habits and online activity
  • Build a profile of your interests
  • Deliver targeted advertisements on our website and other platforms
  • Measure ad performance and campaign effectiveness
  • Enable retargeting of visitors who have previously visited our site

These cookies are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and share this information with other organizations such as advertisers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide enhanced functionality. These third parties include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site, including the number of visitors, where they came from, and which pages they visited. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website.

Google Analytics cookies collect information in an anonymous form. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit the Google Analytics privacy page.

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media features and widgets that are hosted by third parties. These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting, and may set cookies to enable the feature to function properly. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies providing them.

4.3 Payment Processors

When you make a purchase, our payment processing partners may use cookies to facilitate secure transactions and prevent fraud. These cookies are essential for processing payments and protecting your financial information.

5. Session vs. Persistent Cookies

5.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device only during your browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser. We use session cookies to:

  • Maintain your shopping cart contents as you browse
  • Remember form inputs during your visit
  • Enable secure navigation through our website
  • Track your progress through multi-step processes

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They are used to:

  • Remember your login credentials for future visits
  • Store your preferences and settings
  • Recognize you as a returning visitor
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations

The lifespan of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, ranging from a few days to several years.

6. How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following methods:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete cookies after each browsing session
  • Receive notifications when cookies are being set

To manage cookies in your browser, consult the help section of your specific browser:

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

6.2 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings link in our website footer.

6.3 Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party cookies, you can opt out directly:

  • Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Advertising cookies: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance or European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out pages

7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to block or delete cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website. Disabling cookies may result in:

  • Inability to access certain features or services
  • Loss of personalized content and preferences
  • Repeated requests to accept cookies or enter information
  • Reduced website functionality and performance
  • Difficulty completing purchases or submitting forms

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function properly.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through a prominent notice on our website
  • Request your renewed consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. More Information

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

Khelvornuizik
Mannerheimintie 5
00100 Helsinki, Finland

Phone: +358 9 6226 260
Email: notifyuse@khelvornuizik.world

For more information about cookies in general, you can visit:

  • All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
  • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.eu
  • Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org