Cookie policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Kretsia AB (“Kretsia”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.kretsia.com and related websites (together, the “Website”). This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data and what rights you have.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, provide security, and collect analytical information.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies – stored on your device for a defined period.
• First-party cookies – set by Kretsia.
• Third-party cookies – set by external service providers.

2. Why We Use Cookies

Kretsia uses cookies for the following purposes:

• a) To ensure the technical functionality and security of the Website.
• b) To remember your preferences and settings.
• c) To analyze how visitors use our Website and improve performance.
• d) To support analytics, statistics, and product improvement.
• e) To enable relevant marketing and communication, where permitted.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.

They are used to:

• Enable basic website functionality
• Ensure security and prevent misuse
• Manage user sessions and load balancing

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR).

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality.

They may include:

• Language preferences
• Form inputs and settings
• Cookie consent preferences

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), where required

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting aggregated and anonymized information.

They are used to:

• Measure website traffic and usage
• Identify errors and performance issues
• Improve content, structure, and user experience

Where possible, IP addresses are anonymized.

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), unless exempt under applicable law.

3.4 Marketing and Communication Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Track interactions with content and communications
• Deliver relevant information about Kretsia’s Services

Kretsia does not sell personal data and does not engage in cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under applicable privacy laws.

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

Cookies used on www.kretsia.com

The website sets no cookies until you accept analytics. The two Google Analytics cookies are set only after you click "Accept" in the cookie banner. The consent record is browser storage, not an HTTP cookie, and only remembers your choice. You can change your choice at any time with "Cookie settings" at the bottom of every page. The list is kept under review and is updated when the services on the Website change.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers that set cookies on our behalf, such as:

• Analytics and statistics providers
• Website performance and monitoring tools
• CRM, marketing, and communication platforms

These providers process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and under appropriate data processing agreements.

A list of current sub-processors can be provided upon request.

5. Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies are stored for different durations depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period (e.g. from a few days up to 24 months)
• Consent preferences: stored to remember your choices

Specific retention details may vary depending on the cookie.

6. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can manage or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:

• Adjusting your cookie settings via our cookie banner or preference center
• Configuring your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

Browser help pages:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge.

7. International Transfers

Where cookies involve the transfer of personal data outside the EU/EEA, Kretsia ensures appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses
• Adequacy decisions
• Additional technical and organizational measures.

8. Your Rights

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, you have rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

• The right to access
• The right to withdraw consent
• The right to object to processing
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

More information about your rights is available in our Privacy Policy.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Legal requirements
• Technologies and cookies used
• Our Website or Services

When updates are made, the “Last updated” date will be revised.

10. Contact Information

Kretsia AB
Pumpgatan 1, 417 55 Göteborg Sweden
Email: support@kretsia.com
Website: www.kretsia.com