COOKIES POLICY
This policy is drafted to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive (as implemented in Finnish national law, primarily the Information Society Code (917/2014)), and guidelines from the Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman (Tietosuojavaltuutettu).
Connectivity Oy Cookies Policy
Last Updated: 24.10.2025
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Connectivity Oy, (Business ID: 3566938-8), (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, https://connectivityfinland.com. It is designed to help you understand what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
This policy should be read alongside our [Privacy Policy] and our [Terms of Service].
2. What Are Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
We also use other similar tracking technologies, such as:
- Web beacons, tags, and pixels: These are electronic files used to record information about how you browse the site.
- Local Storage: Data stored in your web browser for longer-term data retention.
For the purpose of this policy, all these technologies are collectively referred to as “cookies.”
3. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for the following key purposes:
| Purpose | Description |
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | These cookies are essential for you to navigate and use the website’s features, such as accessing secure areas. They do not store any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled. |
| Performance / Analytics | These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data is aggregated and anonymous, and helps us improve how our website works. |
| Functionality / Preferences | These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. |
| Targeting / Advertising | These cookies are used to deliver ads more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be placed by us or by advertising partners. |
4. Types of Cookies We Use
The table below details the specific cookies we use on our website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
| session_id | [Your Company Name] | Essential | Maintains your user session during your visit. | Session |
| cookie_consent | [Your Company Name] | Essential | Stores your consent preferences for cookies. | 1 Year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Performance | Used to distinguish unique users. | 2 Years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Performance | Used to distinguish unique users. | 24 Hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Performance | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 Minute |
| lang | [Your Company Name] | Functionality | Remembers your selected language preference. | Session |
| NID | Google Maps | Targeting | Used by Google Maps to remember your preferences. | 6 Months |
| fr | Facebook Pixel | Targeting | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products. | 3 Months |
| [Add/Remove rows as necessary] |
5. Your Consent and How to Manage Cookies
a) Consent for Non-Essential Cookies
In accordance with EU and Finnish law, we require your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies (Performance, Functionality, and Targeting) on your device.
When you first visit our website, a clear cookie banner will appear. You can:
- Accept All: Consent to all categories of cookies.
- Reject All: Reject all non-essential cookies.
- Preferences / Customize: Choose which specific categories of cookies you accept.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by:
- Clicking on the cookie settings icon (usually in the bottom corner of the website) or revisiting the banner.
- Managing your preferences through your web browser settings.
b) Managing Cookies via Your Browser
You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
Here are links to how you can manage cookies in popular browsers:
c) Opt-Out for Third-Party Tracking
To opt-out of being tracked by third-party cookies used for advertising and analytics on various websites, you can visit:
6. Data Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers (e.g., Google, Facebook) are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When we transfer your personal data to these providers, we ensure an adequate level of protection is in place through safeguards such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses.
7. Data Retention
Each cookie has a specific lifespan, as detailed in the table in Section 4. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after their specified expiration date.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
Under the GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data. Since some cookies can process personal data, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Rectify inaccurate data.
- Erase your data (the “right to be forgotten”).
- Restrict or object to our processing of your data.
- Data portability.
9. Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us and specify:
Connectivity Oy
Microkatu 1 M 309, 70210 Kuopio
contact@connectivityfinland.com
+358 45 3479657
Data Protection Officer: Mohammed Benamar