What are cookies?
A cookie is a small amount of data that usually has a unique stamp on it. This data is sent from a websites computer to your browser and stored there, on your hard drive, so that the site can recognize your computer. All websites can send cookies to your browser if your browsers settings allow. For this information not to be misused, websites can only read information from cookies saved by themselves and not any cookies saved by other websites.
There are two types of cookies, permanent and temporary (so-called session cookies). Permanent cookies are stored as a file on your computer for an extended period of time. Session cookies are temporarily placed on your computer when you visit a website, but disappear when you close the page, which means that they are not permanently stored on your computer. Most companies use cookies on their websites to improve usability and cookies cannot damage your files or increase the risk of viruses on your computer.
As a user you have the option to set whether you want cookies to be automatically saved in your browser, if you want to be asked every time a cookie wants to be saved or if you want no cookies to be saved. Cookies are used on many websites, not just on Håkanson United, to keep track of whether the browser has visited the site before and what choices have been made. Every visit to the site is checked if cookies are stored in the browser or not. If there are no stored cookies from the website, the browser saves the cookies that are on the site.
How are cookies used?
To give you as a visitor a good experience of our website, Håkanson United uses cookies. Cookies are used to enable us to see the choices you have previously made on our site and to enable us to make improvements. Cookies are also used to measure traffic and statistics. On our website, Håkanson United’s content providers, such as various social media, also place cookies on your computer.
Cookies on HåkansonUnited.se
| Cookie | Description | Deleted |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to differentiate visitors | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to differentiate visitors | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to differentiate visitors | 1 min |
To read more about Google Analytics and its use of cookies click here.
How to delete cookies?
If you no longer wish to use cookies, you can turn off the function in the settings of your browser. You can also set your browser to be prompted every time Håkanson United’s website tries to place a cookie on your computer. You can also use your browser to delete previously stored cookies.
For more information on how to enable cookies and SSL in several different browsers, see the links below: