Cookies Policy

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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and continue to function until they expire or you delete them manually. Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Cookies can also be categorized as "first-party" cookies, which are set by the website you are visiting, and "third-party" cookies, which are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. Third-party cookies are often used for analytics, advertising, or embedding content from external services.

2. How We Use Cookies

Clearhipax uses cookies for a limited number of purposes aimed at improving your browsing experience and ensuring the proper functioning of our website. Specifically, we use cookies for the following:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Essential cookies do not require your consent under GDPR, as they are strictly necessary for the provision of the service you have requested.

• Cookie consent preference: This cookie stores your choice regarding the acceptance or rejection of non-essential cookies. It is stored in your browser's local storage and does not contain personally identifiable information.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some of these services may not function properly.

• Google Fonts: We load typefaces from Google Fonts CDN to display our website content with the intended visual design. Google may set cookies when loading these font files.
• Font Awesome: We use Font Awesome for icon display. Loading icons from their CDN may result in cookies being set by the CDN provider.

2.3 Embedded Content Cookies

Our website may include embedded content from third-party services. When you view pages containing embedded content, the third-party provider may set cookies on your device. We currently embed the following:

• Google Maps: Our contacts page includes an embedded Google Map showing our business location. Google may set cookies when this map is loaded in your browser. These cookies are governed by Google's own privacy and cookie policies.

3. Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies that may be set when you use our website:

• cookie_consent — Type: Local Storage. Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined). Duration: Persistent until manually cleared. First-party.
• Cookies set by Google Fonts (fonts.googleapis.com, fonts.gstatic.com) — Type: Third-party. Purpose: Font delivery and performance optimization. Duration: Varies. See Google's privacy policy for details.
• Cookies set by Font Awesome (cdnjs.cloudflare.com) — Type: Third-party. Purpose: Icon delivery. Duration: Varies. See Cloudflare's privacy policy for details.
• Cookies set by Google Maps (google.com, maps.google.com) — Type: Third-party. Purpose: Map display and functionality. Duration: Varies. See Google's privacy policy for details.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options when it comes to managing cookies:

4.1 Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference will be saved and the banner will not appear again during subsequent visits unless you clear your browser data.

4.2 Through Your Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. The method for managing cookies varies depending on your browser:

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

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit. If you block essential cookies, certain features of the website may not work as intended.

4.3 Deleting Existing Cookies

You can delete cookies that have already been set on your device through your browser settings. This will remove the stored data but the cookies may be set again when you next visit the website, unless you have configured your browser to block them.

5. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not want to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to such signals. However, you can manage your tracking preferences through the cookie controls described above.

6. Impact of Cookie Choices on Website Functionality

If you choose to decline non-essential cookies or block cookies through your browser settings, you may experience the following:

• Font display may default to your system fonts if Google Fonts cookies are blocked
• Icons may not display correctly if Font Awesome CDN cookies are blocked
• The embedded Google Map on our contacts page may not load or function properly
• The cookie consent banner may appear on every visit if you block the storage of your consent preference

Essential website functionality, such as page navigation and content display, will continue to work regardless of your cookie preferences.

7. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, our practices, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

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

• Address: Pohjoisesplanadi 29, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
• Phone: +358 9 5761 1330
• Email: welcome@clearhipax.world

You may also wish to visit our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your personal data.