Cookie Policy

Ltd Checkmark Oy – Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Ltd Checkmark Oy (“Checkmark”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It is intended to provide you with clear information about what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

1. What are cookies? 
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to function, improve user experience, and -when permitted – support analytics and personalized marketing.

This definition aligns with standard GDPR/ePrivacy interpretations, including the requirement that non‑essential cookies must not be set without prior consent. 

2. Why we use cookies?

We use cookies to: 

  • Enable the basic technical functioning of our website
  • Improve user experience and site performance
  • Understand how our website is used (analytics)
  • Provide marketing information where you have given consent

3. Categories of cookies we use

A) Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies enable essential functions such as page navigation, security, and load balancing. They are required for the site to operate and do not require your consent. (Under ePrivacy, strictly necessary cookies may be set without consent.)

B) Functional cookies (preferences)

These cookies remember choices you make, such as language and display settings. They require your consent before use.

C) Analytics / performance cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect information about page views, traffic sources, and user behavior so that we can improve site performance. Because Google Analytics stores and accesses information from your device, we only use analytics cookies if you give your explicit consent. No analytics cookies are loaded before you accept them in our cookie banner.  

Google Analytics may process limited personal data (such as IP address, device information, and general location). This processing is described in our Privacy Policy and Google’s own data protection documentation.  Because analytics involve storing or accessing information on your device, we only use them if you consent. (EDPB guidance confirms analytics cookies require opt‑in consent.)

D) Marketing cookies

These enable personalized content, ads, or tracking across websites. These cookies are only set when you explicitly opt in.

4. How we collect consent

We use a cookie banner that appears on you first visit. Our consent mechanism follows EU and EDPB standards: 

  • No non‑essential cookies are loaded before consent
  • No pre‑ticked boxes
  • “Accept all” and “Reject all” options are provided on the first layer
  • Consent must be a clear, affirmative action
  • Scrolling or closing the banner does not count as consent
  • You may withdraw consent at any time via “Cookie Settings”
  • (EDPB requires “reject all” availability and prohibits cookie walls and scrolling‑based
    consent.)

You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.  

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies may be set by third‑party service providers (e.g., analytics, marketing tools). When applicable, details about these providers and the purpose of each cookie are included in our cookie banner’s Detailed Settings view.

6. Retention periods

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies have defined lifespans but generally do not exceed 12 months, in line with EU expectations
  • Cookie‑consent records (proof of consent/withdrawal) are stored to demonstrate GDPR compliance

7. International data transfers

If any third‑party cookie providers process data outside the EU/EEA, such transfers follow the same safeguards described in our Privacy Policy, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

8. How to Manage cookies

You can at any time:  

  • Change or withdraw your consent via Cookie Settings
  • Block or delete cookies using your browser settings
  • Rejecting non‑essential cookies will not affect the core functionality of the website. 

9. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legislation or our cookie practices. The latest version will always be available on this page.