LignoSphere Company Oy

Cookie Policy

Effective date: 1 June 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how LignoSphere Company Oy ('LignoSphere', 'we', 'us', or 'our') uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings described in Section 5.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies cannot run programmes or deliver viruses to your device.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage. For simplicity, all such technologies are referred to as 'cookies' in this policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. Without these cookies, some parts of the site cannot function properly.

Session cookies — maintain your session while you browse the site.  Deleted when you close your browser.
Cookie consent cookie — remembers your cookie preferences so we do not ask again on subsequent visits. Duration: 12 months.

Legal basis: These cookies do not require consent as they are strictly necessary for the delivery of a service you have explicitly requested (Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive as implemented in Finnish law).

3.2 Analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This allows us to measure and improve website performance.

Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) — used to distinguish users and throttle request rates. Durations: _ga (2 years), _gid (24 hours), _gat (1 minute).  Provider: Google LLC, USA.

Data collected by Google Analytics may be transferred to and stored on servers in the United States.  Google LLC participates in the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and applies Standard Contractual Clauses as a supplemental safeguard.

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR). These cookies are only placed if you accept them via our cookie banner.

3.3 Functional cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language or region preference. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

At present, we do not use functional cookies beyond those listed above. If this changes, this policy will be updated accordingly.

3.4 Marketing and targeting cookies

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on our website. We do not serve behavioural advertising or share personal data with advertising networks.

3.5 Cookies Set by Our Website Platform (Wix)

This website is built and hosted on the Wix platform. In addition to the cookies described above, Wix automatically places certain cookies on this site to enable core functionality, security, and platform performance. These are categorized as strictly necessary (essential) cookies and are placed regardless of visitor consent, as they are required for the site to function.

Place of processing: United States – Wix.com Privacy Policy. Privacy Shield participant.

Cookie name: XSRF-TOKEN
Purpose: Cookie for fraud detection of calls
Duration: Session

Cookie name: hs
Purpose: Security cookie for Hive (legacy)
Duration: Session

Cookie name: svSession
Purpose: Cookie for security, stability, and core site function
Duration: 12 months

Cookie name: SSR-caching
Purpose: Performance cookie for rendering
Duration: 24 hours

Cookie name: TS*
Purpose: Cookies for attack detection
Duration: Session

Cookie name: bSession
Purpose: Measures system effectiveness
Duration: 24 hours

Cookie name: fedops.logger.sessionId
Purpose: Tracks session errors and issues for resilience
Duration: 12 months

Cookie name: _wixAB3|*
Purpose: Used for site experiments (A/B testing)
Duration: 6 months

Cookie name: server-session-bind
Purpose: API protection cookie
Duration: Session

Cookie name: client-session-bind
Purpose: API protection cookie
Duration: Session

Cookie name: oAuthState
Purpose: Session cookie for identification
Duration: Session

Cookie name: wixSession
Purpose: Cookie for security, stability, and core site function
Duration: 12 months

Cookie name: sec-fetch-unsupported
Purpose: Used to indicate browser limitations preventing the enabling of site security features
Duration: Session

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. The main third-party service we use is:

Google Analytics — for website analytics. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

We do not control the content of third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party privacy and cookie policies for further information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the 'Cookie Settings' link in the footer of our website.

5.2 Browser settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View cookies stored on your device
Delete all or specific cookies
Block cookies from certain or all websites
Set preferences for specific types of cookies

Please note that restricting strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt-out from analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Cookie Retention Periods

The retention period for each cookie is listed in Section 3 above.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or changes in applicable law. The effective date at the top of this document will be updated accordingly. Please review this policy periodically.

8. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

LignoSphere Company Oy

Tietotie 2 B, 02150 Espoo, Finland
Email: info@lignosphere.com
Business ID 3285966-1