COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: 17.11.2025

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ASK The Scandinavian Bag Company Oy (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.askscandinavia.com

We use cookies to operate our store, enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and – only with your consent – personalize marketing.

We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive, meaning that all non-essential cookies are blocked until you provide consent through our cookie banner.

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2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our site.
They may be:

• First-party (set by us)

• Third-party (set by our partners, such as Google or Meta)

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

• Persistent cookies (stored for a set period)

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3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for these purposes:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies (No consent required)

These ensure the website functions properly, including:

• Shopify checkout, cart, and customer login

• Shopify security, anti-fraud cookies

• Cookie consent banner functionality

• Basic server & CDN performance (Shopify’s infrastructure)

These cookies cannot be switched off, as the site will not function without them.

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b) Analytics & Performance Cookies (Consent required)

Used only after you accept analytics cookies.

We use:

• Google Analytics 4 (GA4) via Google Tag Manager

• Event tracking such as:

  • page views

  • add_to_cart

  • view_item

  • begin_checkout

  • purchase

• Google Consent Mode V2, which ensures that no personal data is sent before consent is given.

Before consent:
GA4 runs in limited mode only (no cookies, no identifiers).

After consent:
GA4 collects analytics data to help us understand website performance.

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c) Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Consent required)

Only activated when you accept marketing cookies.

We use:

Meta Pixel (Facebook & Instagram)

• PageView

• Purchase

• AddToCart (if enabled)

These cookies help us:

• Measure ad performance

• Create ad audiences

• Deliver relevant ads

Before consent:
Meta Pixel is blocked or runs in restricted mode via Consent Mode.

After consent:
Normal behaviour (cookies may be set).

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d) Functional Cookies (Consent required)

These help remember your preferences, such as:

• Language or currency

• Saved cart between sessions

• Personalized features

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4. Google Consent Mode V2

Our website uses Google Consent Mode V2, which ensures that Google tags behave according to your cookie preferences.

Before consent:

• analytics_storage = "denied"

• ad_storage = "denied"

• No GA4 or advertising cookies

• Data is anonymized and limited

After consent:

• Consent is updated to "granted"

• GA4 and advertising-related features activate normally

You can change your consent anytime through the cookie settings link in our footer (if implemented).

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5. What Third-Party Services We Use

We use the following providers that may set cookies based on your consent:

• Shopify (store platform & essential cookies)

• Google Analytics 4 (analytics)

• Google Tag Manager (tag loading)

• Google Ads / Consent Mode APIs (only if consent given)

• Meta Pixel (advertising & performance)

Each provider is responsible for its own cookie behaviour and privacy practices.

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6. Cookie Categories Explained

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7. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or withdraw your consent:

• Through our cookie banner

• Through a “Cookie Settings” link in the footer (if available)

• By changing your browser settings:

  • Chrome

  • Safari

  • Firefox

  • Edge
    (Browser-level blocking may affect website functionality.)

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8. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Some partners process data outside the EU/EEA (e.g., Google, Meta).
Data transfers comply with GDPR through:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

• Adequacy decisions

• Additional safeguards by providers

We only allow such processing after you give consent.

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9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy if our cookies, technologies, or legal requirements change. The latest version will always be published on this page.

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10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding cookies or personal data:

ASK The Scandinavian Bag Company Oy
Laivastokatu 6 A 1
00160 Helsinki, Finland
Business ID: 2761568-9
Email: info@askscandinavia.com