Cookie Policy

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.

2. How We Use Cookies

BaltScand Oy uses cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your user experience
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Remember your cookie consent choices

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

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 functionality and user experience.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. We may use marketing cookies with your consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies to:

• Analyze website usage (Vercel Analytics)
• Provide social media features
• Deliver targeted advertising

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we have no control over their cookies. We recommend reviewing their policies:

• Vercel Privacy Policy

5. Cookie Duration

5.1 Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They typically last from a few days to several years depending on their purpose.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept all cookies, decline optional cookies, or manage your preferences in detail.

6.2 Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Notify you when cookies are set

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website.

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you don't want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT signals.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies:

• Some features of our website may not function properly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Some pages may load more slowly

Necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

10. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

To learn more about cookies in general, visit:

• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices (EU)

11. Contact Us

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