Cookie Policy
Learn how Helsinki Haze uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.
About Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. At Helsinki Haze, we use cookies responsibly to provide you with the best possible service.
Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled. These ensure security and core features work properly.
Analytical Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data.
Preference Cookies
Remember your choices and settings to provide enhanced, personalized features during future visits.
Essential Cookies
Security & Authentication
These cookies are crucial for maintaining your login session and protecting your account from unauthorized access. They verify your identity and ensure secure communication between your browser and our servers.
Session Management
Session cookies maintain your preferences and actions during your current browsing session. They are automatically deleted when you close your browser and don't store personal information long-term.
Load Balancing
Technical cookies help distribute website traffic across servers to ensure optimal performance and prevent overload. This maintains fast loading times and reliable service availability for all users.
Analytical Cookies
Usage Statistics
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website, including which pages are most popular, how long users stay, and what features they interact with most frequently.
User Behavior Analysis
We analyze aggregated user behavior patterns to identify areas for improvement and optimize the user experience. This data helps us understand what features users find most valuable.
Performance Monitoring
Performance cookies track technical issues and errors that users might encounter. This information helps us quickly identify and resolve problems to maintain smooth platform operation.
Preference Cookies
Display Preferences
These cookies remember your display settings, such as theme preferences, language selection, and layout choices. They ensure the website looks and functions according to your preferences on return visits.
Notification Settings
Preference cookies store your choices regarding notifications and alerts. If you opt out of certain notifications, these cookies remember your decision so you don't receive unwanted alerts.
Recent Activity
These cookies track your recent interactions with our platform to provide personalized recommendations and quick access to frequently used features, enhancing your overall experience.
Third-Party Cookies
Analytics Services
We use trusted third-party analytics services that may set cookies to help us understand website traffic and usage patterns. These services provide aggregated, anonymous data for improvement purposes.
Social Media Integration
Social media platforms may set cookies when you interact with sharing features or embedded content. These cookies are controlled by the respective social media companies and their privacy policies.
Advertising Partners
Our advertising partners may use cookies to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness. These cookies help ensure you see content that matches your interests.
Cookie Management
Browser Controls
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing ones, or receive notifications when cookies are being set. However, blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Cookie Preferences
Our cookie consent banner allows you to customize your cookie preferences. You can choose which categories of cookies to accept, though essential cookies cannot be disabled for technical reasons.
Cookie Deletion
You can delete existing cookies through your browser settings at any time. This will remove preferences and may require you to reconfigure settings on your next visit to our platform.
Data Collection
Information Collected
Cookies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and interaction patterns. This data is typically aggregated and anonymized.
Data Protection
All data collected through cookies is protected by our comprehensive security measures. We implement encryption, access controls, and regular security audits to safeguard your information.
Retention Periods
Different cookies have varying lifespans. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain for specified periods ranging from days to several years, depending on their purpose.
Legal Compliance
GDPR Compliance
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requirements for cookie usage. This includes obtaining proper consent, providing clear information, and respecting user preferences.
Privacy Regulations
Our cookie practices adhere to international privacy standards and regulations. We regularly review and update our policies to ensure ongoing compliance with evolving legal requirements.
Transparency Commitment
We are committed to transparency about our data practices. This cookie policy provides detailed information about how we use cookies and your rights regarding their use.
Contact & Questions
Cookie Inquiries
If you have questions about our cookie usage or want more detailed information about specific cookies we use, please contact our support team at support@helsinkihaze.com.
Privacy Concerns
For privacy-related concerns or to exercise your data protection rights, our support team can guide you through the process and address any questions you may have about your personal information.
Policy Updates
We may update this cookie policy as our practices evolve or legal requirements change. Significant updates will be communicated through our platform or via email when appropriate.
Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings or your browser controls.