Use of cookies

Use of cookies and social plugins

You can edit cookie settings here: Cookie Settings

This web service uses cookies and other similar technologies. We refer to all of the above technologies as a “cookie” unless, on a case-by-case basis, it is necessary to use the name of a particular technology or identifier.

A cookie is a tiny text file that your browser stores on your computer. Cookies contain a unique identifier, and we use them to identify and count visitors to our website. Cookies can be used for measurement and research purposes, for example, to develop websites or to determine how and how much a service is used.

The Service is implemented using strictly necessary, functional, analytical, and marketing cookies to enable the functionality of the Service and the measuring of Service usage.

Some of the cookies used by Alko’s e-services are so-called necessary cookies. These cookies are necessary for the service to function properly, as they perform tasks such as transferring products to your shopping basket or enable discussion in the chat function.

By analytics cookies we mean measurement techniques, such as Google Analytics. The measurement is used to calculate the number of visitors and to identify possible compatibility and usage issues, as well as development targets. Cookies are also used to identify the customer groups which use the Service and aim the communications of the Service accordingly. Individual customers are not identified when categorising customer groups.

Marketing cookies mean cookies, which are directed to help us to target Alko’s services, and to communicate in a more personal manner. For example, we are able to create categorised audiences and send them targeted communications, such as additional information regarding existing and upcoming services of Alko. Marketing cookies are not used to market individual alcohol brands. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Social media plugins

Alko's websites also have so called social media plugins to third party websites (e.g. Facebook's and Twitter's Share buttons). These social plugins are uploaded on these third-party service providers' servers. Social media service providers process data as controllers and as joint controllers with Alko when applicable.

The platform providers collect via social media plugins information regarding users' visited sites.

Data relating to a data subject is disclosed only when data subject actively shares material through social media plugins, e.g. Share button.

Cookie management

You can manage your cookie settings by clicking “Change settings” in the cookie banner. Later on, you can access preferences in the website’s Cookie Settings.

Cookie removal

You can disable use of cookies in browser settings. Google Analytics cookies can be deleted here. If you wish to disable to cookies from marketing networks, who share information between different networks, you can do it here.

If you wish, you can delete afterwards cookies which you have accepted. You will find instructions how to delete cookies by clicking the link nex to the right browser.

• Internet Explorer
• Mozilla Firefox
• Google Chrome
• Opera
• Safari
• Flash cookies
• Apple
• Android
• Windows 7

Please notice, that if you use multiple browsers, the cookies must be deleted from each browser separately.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file that a website asks your browser to store on your device to remember information about you, such as your language settings or login details. These are the cookies that we set, which are called first-party cookies. In addition, we use third-party cookies for our advertising and marketing efforts, which are issued by a different domain than that of the website you are visiting. We use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes: 

Essential cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be deactivated. They are usually set only when you use features that generate service requests such as configuring privacy settings, signing in, filling in forms or using the chat feature. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but doing so may stop some parts of the site working.

Analytical and statistical cookies

These cookies allow us to count the number of visits and sources of traffic so that we can measure and improve the website’s performance. They help us understand which pages are and are not popular, and how visitors move around the website. All information collected by cookies is anonymous. If you do not accept these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.

Functional cookies

These cookies allow us to provide better functionality that is more personalised. These cookies are set by us or by third-party service providers whose services we have added to our website. If you do not accept these cookies, some or all these functions may not work properly.

Marketing cookies

By marketing cookies, we mean cookies that are intended to help us target Alko services and communicate more individually. For example, we may create target groups and send them appropriate targeted communications such as more information about Alko's existing and future services. Marketing cookies are not used to market individual alcohol brands. Cookies are used to identify your browser and device. If you do not accept these cookies, you will not see targeted marketing communications in our digital channels that are based on your visit to the website or use of the mobile app.