Cookie Policy
TL;DR (summary)
We use cookies to provide essential site functionality and (where consent is given) to measure how the site is used so we can improve it.
Table of contents
- What are cookies?
- Types of cookies
- Google Analytics
- Google Analytics with anonymized IP
- Legal requirements for cookies
- Cookies used by Therness
What are cookies?
Cookies are files stored on users’ devices when they browse websites. These files can collect data to improve navigation, website performance, user preferences, and more.
Depending on the type of cookie, different levels of data may be collected. Website owners must inform users about the data collected during navigation and, where required, allow users to choose whether to permit data collection.
Types of cookies
Cookies are commonly categorized as:
- Temporary session cookies: Stored temporarily and deleted when the browser is closed (used to manage sessions).
- Persistent cookies: Remain until a set expiration date or until manually deleted (used to remember preferences and understand usage over time).
Cookies may also be classified by source:
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services linked to the website (for example, analytics tools).
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analysis service provided by Google. It can be used to track and analyze website usage and generate reports.
Google may use collected data to personalize ads within its advertising network.
Collected data: Cookies and usage data.
Processing location: USA
Google Analytics with anonymized IP
This integration anonymizes IP addresses by shortening them within EU/EEA regions. In exceptional cases, a full IP may be sent to the US and shortened there.
Collected data: Cookies and usage data.
Processing location: USA
Legal requirements for cookies
Legal obligations depend on the type of cookies used by the website. Examples:
- No cookies: No action is required.
- Technical or first-party analytics cookies: Provide a clear policy explaining usage and how to disable cookies.
- Third-party analytics cookies (with anonymization and no data cross-referencing): Similar rules to first-party analytics cookies.
- Third-party analytics cookies (without anonymization / with cross-referencing): Provide an extended policy and a banner with acceptance controls; additional obligations may apply.
- First-party profiling cookies: Provide a banner and extended policy; additional obligations may apply.
- Third-party profiling cookies: Inform users; obligations may vary by provider and jurisdiction.
Cookies used by Therness
The Data Controller, Therness, may use the following categories:
- Functionality cookies: used to support site features.
- Analytics cookies: used to understand usage and improve the site (enabled based on consent).
