Cookies
Cookies are small text files that the browser stores on your computer when you visit a website. Cookies are used for example to identify users and to identify return visits. At the Fixura website cookies are used to offer users the best possible usability and functionality possible. We also use cookies to be able to send messages to the right target. By using the Fixura website you consent to the use of cookies. It is possible for you to influence the use of cookies. On this website we will tell how it works.
Cookies in the Fixura service
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By the help of cookies it is possible to collect different kind of information about the individuals who visit the webpages. The cookies that are most frequently used at the Fixura webpages are the most inevitable ones and they are cookies that improve the usability of the homepage. The most inevitable cookies are the ones that help the system of the user to remember the login on personal pages. Cookies that improve the usability of the homepage lead to a better user experience for example by remembering which browser the user has used and the page is adjusted to that browser. We also use advertising cookies that help us to optimise the user experience. Advertisements are sent to users who are identified by cookies as interested in the services of Fixura. Advertising cookies are often collected using solutions offered by a third party.
Third party cookies and community connections
In the Fixura online service third party cookies are being used. Examples of these are measuring- and tracking services or cookies at social media services.
Our web service is using for example Google Analytics tools for web analysis to collect statistics and Hotjar user tools for web analysis to collect user experience information. These tools help us to improve the functionality of the website for example through user surveys and analysis.
When you visit our website or click on a Fixura advertisement on a third party website it is possible that data about your visits is saved through cookies. By using that data targeted advertising can be sent to those who are most likely interested in our products.
Opting out cookies
It is important for to us to respect the choices of our users as far as the use of cookies is concerned. You can opt out the use of cookies in the settings of your browser. Please note that discontinuing the use of cookies might affect functions on our website and it is possible that the website does not work as it should if the use of cookies is discontinued. You can learn more about the most common browsers and their cookie settings below:
It is not necessary to opt out or to remove all cookies, it is possible to deny the use of cookies in certain services. There is a list below of the services used on our website. In the table it says for which purpose a certain cookie is used and if you click the link you can read more about the service.
Please note that the opting out mechanisms in different services function by placing a cookie in the browser. This means that the browser settings must allow the use of cookies to be able to discontinue a certain cookie.
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Google Analytics
Website Analytics
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Deny collection of information
Google Adwords
Website marketing
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Google Doubleklick
Website marketing
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Hotjar
User experience and questionnaire
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Facebook
Website marketing
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Olark
Chat services
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Bing
Website marketing
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Third party websites
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We are not responsible for third party websites to which there are links at our website. You can read more about descriptions and procedures on our data protection page.
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Cookie´s expiration time
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We use two types of cookies – session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies disappear when you close the browser. Session cookies are used for example when you log in to our service. Persistent cookies remain on your device until you remove them or they expire. Persistent cookies are valid from a few months to a few years. They are used for example for remembering of the language setting of the browser.
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Internet and data protection
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Please note that whenever you use the Internet you are using an open data network. The privacy of information located in an open network cannot be guaranteed. At the Fixura website all websites that contain or collect information about you are protected by a safe SSL-connection.
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More information
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You can read more about cookies at the webpages of the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority.
If you have questions regarding the cookies that we use, please contact info@fixura.com.