This is the Cookie Policy of HyggeSoftware OÜ
What are cookies?
As is common practice with almost all professional websites, this site uses cookies, which are small files downloaded to your computer to enhance your experience on our site. This page describes what information they gather, how we use it, and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored, although doing so may downgrade or “break” certain elements of the site’s functionality.
Upon visiting our site, you were given the option to allow cookies to be installed on the website, allow some categories of cookies, or block all cookies. If you agree to use some or all cookies, the following information pertains to the cookies used on this website.
The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies, we need your permission. This means that cookies classified as necessary are processed based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. All other cookies, such as those in the “Preferences” and “Marketing” categories, are processed based on Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.
You can read the article on cookies from Wikipedia for more general information on cookies.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of reasons, which are detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases, there are no industry-standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave all cookies enabled if you are unsure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service you use.
How to Control and Disable Cookies, and How to Delete Them
You have the right to allow or refuse cookies. Below, we explain how you can exercise this right. However, please note that if you refuse cookies, you may not be able to access all functions of our website.
You can change your cookie settings anytime on the Cookie Policy page.
You can also block all cookies by selecting the appropriate option in your browser settings (to learn how to do this, see the “Help” section of your browser), allowing you to refuse the settings for some or all cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies (including necessary cookies), you may not be able to access our entire site or specific sections of it.
If you allow some or all cookies to be set on this website, you can still configure your browser to notify you when a cookie is received, giving you the option to decide whether to accept the file or not.
Please note that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit. Disabling cookies usually results in disabling certain functionalities and features of the site. Therefore, we recommend that you do not disable cookies.
What Data We Collect
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain personal data from your device, such as:
- – Your IP address.
- – The domain name you requested.
- – The name of your Internet Service Provider (ISP), which may be logged depending on your ISP connection configuration.
- – The date and time of your website visit.
- – The session duration.
- – The pages you visited.
- – The number of visits to our website within a month.
- – The URL of the file you are viewing and related information.
- – The website from which you were referred to our website.
- – The operating system of your computer.
We use Google Analytics to track traffic on our website, and the user data storage period is 24 months (the standard retention period for GA4).
This information helps us better understand the visitors to our site, where they come from, and which content on our site interests them. We use this information for internal analytics and to improve the relevance and quality of our website for visitors. The information will be collected using cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Types of Cookies We Use
Cookies may be set by https://hygge.software (‘first-party cookies’) or by third-party websites (‘third-party cookies’). Cookies may be used for a variety of purposes, which are described in detail in the following sections.
The website uses cookies that serve two functions:
1.Functional cookies, which are critical to the operation of the website. These cookies also help us evaluate the performance of our website, improve your experience, and store any settings you have selected.
2.Advertising/targeting cookies, used by us to track users’ actions and sessions to provide more personalized services. Advertising cookies, set by third parties with whom we run advertising campaigns, allow us to display advertisements relevant to you. These cookies are not mandatory, and users can opt out at any time.
Additionally, we use cookies on some pages of our website to communicate with third-party data providers to analyze your digital behavior. This helps us understand your interests and target you with more relevant advertising in the future. The information we receive is aggregated and anonymous but may include statistics such as demographic information, online behavior, products you are interested in, and lifestyle details. Targeting and tracking cookies are provided through trusted third-party suppliers.
If you require more information about our suppliers and how these cookies work, please contact us by sending an email to gdpr@hygge.software.
Cookies may remain on your computer or mobile device for varying periods. Some cookies are ‘session cookies,’ which means they only exist while your browser is open and are automatically deleted once you close the browser. Other cookies are ‘persistent cookies,’ meaning they remain on your device even after you close your browser and can be used by a website to recognize your computer when you reopen your browser.
1. Functional cookies
Functional cookies ensure the correct work of the website and are necessary to provide access to secure areas of the website. If you refuse access to and use of these cookies, the website may not display correctly. They are also used to make using our website more convenient.
2. Advertising/targeting cookies
Functional cookies are used to enhance the usability of our website. They allow us to remember user choices and offer more personalized services. We also use tracking cookies for marketing campaigns to measure their effectiveness. We use this information and cookies to offer you more relevant targeted offers.
3.Third-party cookies
In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by third parties. The following section details which third-party cookies you may encounter through this website. This website uses the Google Analytics service, which is the most widely used and trusted analytics solution on the web, to help us understand how you use the website and how we can improve your satisfaction with your visit to our website. These cookies can track information such as how long you stay on the site and the pages you view, allowing us to continue to create engaging content.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit the official Google Analytics page.
The following table provides information about the cookies we use, as well as an explanation of the purpose of each cookie.
Policy Changes
Our Cookie Policy may be amended to reflect changes in our operations and services. When we make changes to our Cookie Policy, we will update the ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of the text. If we make any material changes to the way we collect, use, and/or share information contained in cookies, we will notify you by posting a change notice on the website. We encourage you to check this page periodically to stay informed about any updates to the Cookie Policy or other changes.
Please note that we regularly review the information provided and how we use specific cookies. The tables above provide an overview of cookies as of November 2024. If, while browsing our website, you encounter a set of cookies not mentioned in this table, please contact us by sending an email to gdpr@hygge.software, and we will conduct a thorough review and update this page accordingly.