Squibronex

Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Squibronex uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and previous actions on our website.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Purpose: These cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples:

  • Session cookies that maintain your session as you navigate through the website
  • Security cookies that authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of login credentials
  • Cookie consent cookies that remember your cookie preferences
  • Load balancing cookies that distribute website traffic across servers

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate operation of our website and do not require consent under GDPR.

Retention Period: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent necessary cookies are typically retained for up to 12 months.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and measure website performance.

Purpose: To analyze website usage, identify popular pages, understand user behavior patterns, detect technical issues, and improve overall website performance and user experience.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies that track page views, session duration, and bounce rates
  • Cookies that measure website loading times and technical performance
  • Cookies that track navigation paths and user journey through the website
  • Cookies that identify returning visitors versus new visitors

Legal Basis: These cookies require your consent under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations. You can opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner.

Retention Period: Analytics cookies are typically retained for 26 months from your last interaction with our website.

Third-Party Providers: We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics. These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they use cookie data.

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 advertisement. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

Purpose: To display personalized advertisements, measure advertising campaign effectiveness, track conversions, and build profiles of user interests for targeted marketing.

Examples:

  • Cookies that remember products you have viewed for retargeting purposes
  • Cookies that track whether you clicked on an advertisement
  • Cookies that measure conversion rates from advertising campaigns
  • Social media cookies that enable sharing of content on social platforms

Legal Basis: These cookies require your explicit consent under GDPR. You can opt out of marketing cookies through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your preferences.

Retention Period: Marketing cookies are typically retained for 12 to 24 months, depending on the specific cookie and advertising platform.

Third-Party Providers: Marketing cookies may be set by advertising networks, social media platforms, and other third-party marketing services. These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified based on how long they remain on your device:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your web browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website and are deleted automatically when you end your browsing session.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions, providing a more personalized experience when you return to our website.

5. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by our website and can only be read by our website. We use first-party cookies to provide essential website functionality and to remember your preferences.

Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting. We use third-party cookies for analytics, advertising, and social media integration. Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers.

Common third-party services we use include:

  • Google Analytics for website analytics and performance measurement
  • Advertising networks for displaying relevant advertisements
  • Social media platforms for content sharing and social integration

6. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your cookie preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings through the banner or footer link.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

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

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies through industry opt-out programs:

  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): www.networkadvertising.org/choices
  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): www.aboutads.info/choices
  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): www.youronlinechoices.eu
  • Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

Mobile devices offer settings to limit ad tracking:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track
  • Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to refuse cookies, please be aware that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Disabling these cookies will prevent essential website functions from working properly. You may not be able to submit forms, maintain your session, or access secure areas of the website.

Analytics Cookies: Disabling these cookies will not affect your ability to use the website, but it will prevent us from understanding how visitors use our site and making improvements based on that data.

Marketing Cookies: Disabling these cookies will not affect website functionality, but you may see less relevant advertising and we will be unable to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

8. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that work with cookies to track user behavior, such as whether an email was opened or which pages were visited.

Local Storage: HTML5 local storage allows websites to store data locally in your browser. Unlike cookies, local storage data does not expire automatically and must be cleared manually through browser settings.

Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser tab is closed. Used to temporarily store information during a browsing session.

These technologies are used for similar purposes as cookies and are subject to the same consent requirements under applicable data protection laws.

9. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and may provide additional notice through our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Information

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

Squibronex
Gustav III:s boulevard 46
169 73 Solna, Sweden
Phone: +46 8 587 800 00
Email: message@squibronex.world

11. Detailed Cookie List

Below is a list of specific cookies used on our website:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)

Marketing Cookies (Requires Consent)

This list may not be exhaustive and is subject to change. Third-party services may set additional cookies that are not listed here.