Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for Åland Online and Ålandsbutiken
Last updated: 2025-05-01

This Cookie Policy applies to Åland Online and Ålandsbutiken (“we”, “us”) and covers our websites across our domains and subdomains, including aland.se and alandsbutiken.com (the “Website”).

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies may be used to make the Website work, improve your user experience, remember settings, and for analytics and advertising.

Cookie settings and consent

Some cookies are necessary for the Website to function and are therefore used without consent. Other cookies (e.g. analytics and marketing) are used only if you consent via our cookie banner or cookie settings.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on the Website (for example via the “Cookie settings” link in the footer, if available).

What types of cookies do we use?

We group cookies into the following categories (the exact cookies may vary over time):

  • Strictly necessary cookies – required for essential functions (e.g. security, login, shopping cart, checkout/payment flow, and forms).
  • Functional cookies – improve functionality and personalization (e.g. language and display preferences).
  • Analytics cookies – help us understand how the Website is used so we can improve content and functionality.
  • Marketing cookies – used to display ads, measure advertising performance, and limit how often you see the same ad.

Cookies we set (first-party cookies)

We may use first-party cookies to:

  • remember selections in the cart and checkout (webshop),
  • manage login and account features (where applicable),
  • remember settings and preferences,
  • support forms and security-related functions.

Third-party cookies we use

We use the following third parties on the Website:

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 for statistics and analysis. GA4 may use first-party cookies to distinguish users and sessions. Cookie lifetimes may be affected by browser restrictions (e.g. different rules in Chrome/Safari).

Google Ads / Google AdSense

We use Google Ads and/or Google AdSense to display ads and measure ad performance. This may involve cookies or similar identifiers for ad delivery, frequency capping, reporting, and (if you consent) personalization.

No external affiliate tracking

We do not use external affiliate networks for third-party tracking, but our own marketing efforts may still be measured via the tools mentioned above (e.g. Google).

How long are cookies stored?

Storage periods vary depending on the type of cookie and the provider. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain for longer (persistent cookies). Exact details are shown in the cookie settings/cookie banner and can also be viewed in your browser.

How you can manage cookies

  • Via our cookie banner/cookie settings: You can accept, reject, or customize categories and change your choice at any time.
  • Via your browser: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Please note that some Website functions may be affected if you block strictly necessary cookies.

More information

For information on how we process personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: