Legal

Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Data Controller

VEKTS LAB AS

Organization Number: 935 442 036

Address: Oscars gate 27, 0352 Oslo, Norway

Email: [email protected]

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on the user's device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when accessing a website. Cookies allow the website to remember information about the user during future visits.

Cookies serve various functions: some are essential for the website's functionality, while others improve user experience, enable traffic analysis, or facilitate targeted advertising.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Technical Cookies (Essential)

Technical cookies are necessary for the correct functioning of the website. They are used to maintain user sessions, ensure security, and allow content to load properly. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.

Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies allow us to understand how users interact with the website. They collect information about which pages are visited, how long users remain on each page, and the source of traffic. This information helps us improve content and user experience.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies are used to display relevant advertisements based on user interests and browsing behavior. These cookies may be shared with advertising platforms to target specific audiences.

Social Network Cookies

Vekts Lab AS may use cookies from social media platforms (such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter) to facilitate social integration and allow users to share content from our website.

3. Detailed Cookie Table

Below is information about all cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name Type Duration Purpose
vkt_session Essential Session Maintains user session during browsing
vkt_theme Essential 12 months Remembers theme preference (light/dark)
vkt_consent Essential 12 months Stores cookie consent preferences
_ga Analytics 2 years Google Analytics - Identifies unique users
_ga_XXXXX Analytics 2 years Google Analytics - Session tracking
_gid Analytics 24 hours Google Analytics - Device identification
_gat Analytics 1 minute Google Analytics - Request rate limiter
vkt_source Analytics 6 months Tracks user referral source
vkt_utm Analytics 6 months Stores UTM parameters for campaign analysis
fbp Marketing 3 months Facebook Pixel - Conversion tracking
fr Marketing 3 months Facebook - Targeted advertising
li_buid Marketing 1 year LinkedIn - User identification
lidc Marketing 1 day LinkedIn - Content routing
vkt_interaction Analytics 1 year Records user interactions (clicks, scrolls)

4. How to Manage Cookies

Users have the right to accept, reject, or delete cookies at any time. Preferences can be managed in the following ways:

Through Your Web Browser

Most web browsers allow users to control cookies through their settings. Below are instructions for the most popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  • Click the menu icon (three lines) in the top right corner
  • Select "Settings"
  • Click "Privacy and security" > "Cookies and other site data"
  • Choose your preferences: "Allow all," "Block third-party cookies incognito," or "Block all"

Mozilla Firefox

  • Click the menu icon (three lines) in the top right corner
  • Select "Preferences" or "Settings"
  • Go to "Privacy & Security"
  • In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, select your preferred option

Safari (macOS and iOS)

  • On Mac: Safari > Preferences > Privacy
  • Select "Prevent cross-site tracking" and other options as preferred
  • On iOS: Settings > Safari > Privacy and Security

Microsoft Edge

  • Click the menu icon (three dots) in the top right corner
  • Select "Settings"
  • Click "Privacy, search, and services"
  • Manage cookie settings as desired

Through Our Website

Users can also manage cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner that appears when visiting our website. This banner allows users to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences at any time.

Third-Party Tools

There are online tools that allow users to manage cookies across multiple websites simultaneously. Users can use services such as:

  • All About Cookies
  • Your Online Choices

5. Consent and Legitimacy

In accordance with Directive 2002/58/EC and its amendments, as well as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Vekts Lab AS obtains prior user consent before storing non-essential cookies on their device.

Users can withdraw their consent at any time without affecting the legality of the processing carried out before withdrawal. Essential cookies do not require prior consent, as they are necessary for website functionality.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include cookies from third-party platforms, such as:

  • Google Analytics: Provides detailed analysis of user behavior. See Google's Privacy Policy for more information.
  • Facebook Pixel: Used for conversion tracking and targeted advertising. See Facebook's Cookie Policy.
  • LinkedIn: Used for professional analytics and advertising. See LinkedIn's Cookie Policy.

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend users review such policies to understand how they handle their data.

7. Updates to This Policy

Vekts Lab AS reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes will be communicated by publishing the updated version on the website, with the date of last update clearly indicated.

We recommend users review this policy periodically to stay informed of any changes. Continued use of the website after updating this policy implies acceptance of the new terms.

Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at [email protected].