What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that a website saves on a visitor’s computer hard drive.

Cookies transmit information back to the website, allowing it to recognise the visitor’s computer settings and preferences. They are commonly used to enhance website functionality and to collect data on visitors’ preferences.

There are two types of cookies. Permanent cookies store information on the visitor’s computer hard drive for a specified duration. We use these cookies to inform visitors of changes made to the website since their last visit. Session cookies are temporarily stored on the visitor’s computer for the duration of their visit to the website.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

Cookies help us make the website function more efficiently and provide a better browsing experience for visitors.

They enable our web servers to recognise your devices and automatically adjust the website content to fit your settings and preferences. Additionally, cookies provide us with user statistics, allowing us to measure and evaluate the website’s performance. We use this information to enhance the usability and content of our website.

To use Juunika’s website, you need to have session cookies enabled.

What Cookies Do We Use?

Essential cookies enhance the website’s usability by enabling core functions such as navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot operate properly without these cookies. Since they are crucial for providing secure services, visitors cannot opt out of them.

Functional cookies allow us to store information that affects how the website is displayed and operates. For instance, these cookies enable the display of a chat window for visitors.

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website. They track metrics such as the number of visitors within a specific period, their navigation paths and click behavior. This data helps us improve the user experience.

Advertising cookies track the websites visited by users. Their purpose is to display relevant and engaging advertisements to you while you are online.

We use cookies from the following third parties: Google Analytics and Facebook. Detailed information can be found in the tables below.

Essential cookies

Name	Description	Expiration Period/Validity
PHPSESSID	This cookie enables essential website functionality. It identifies that you are the same user returning, not a new visitor, without collecting personal data.	Session cookie
AEC	The cookie ensures that browsing session requests are made by an actual person. It prevents malicious sites from acting on behalf of the user.	6 months
wp-settings-{id}	This cookie is used to save personal settings for registered and logged-in users on the website; it only appears when logged in.	1 year
wp-settings-time-{id}	This cookie is used to determine when personal settings are saved for registered and logged-in users on the website; it only appears when logged in.	1 year
cookie_notice_accepted	This cookie is used to store consent for cookie usage.	1 month

Functional cookies

Name	Description	Expiration Period/Validity
SSID/SID	This cookie contains digitally signed and encrypted records of the user’s Google account ID and the most recent login time.	Session cookie
HSID	This cookie contains digitally signed and encrypted records of the user’s Google account ID and the most recent login time.	1 year
_GRECAPTCHA	This cookie is essential for Recaptcha to assess whether the site’s traffic is secure or malicious.	6 months
wd	This cookie stores the dimensions of the browser window and is used by Facebook to optimise page rendering.	Session cookie

Advertising cookies

Name	Description	Expiration Period/Validity
HSID	This cookie enables the functionality of the website by ensuring that you are recognised as the same user rather than a new visitor. It does not collect personal data.	1 year
APISID/SAPISID	Google uses this cookie to display personalised ads on its pages, based on recent searches and previous interactions.	1 year
AID	This Google Analytics cookie links your activities across devices where you have previously logged in with your Google account, coordinating the ads you see on your devices and measuring conversion events.	2 years
__Secure-1PSID/__Secure-1PAPISID/__Secure-3PAPISID/__Secure-3PSID	This cookie is used for targeting purposes to create a profile of the website visitor’s interests, allowing Google to display relevant and personalised ads.	2 years
__Secure-ENID	Google uses this cookie to remember your preferences and other information.	1 year
C_user	The C_User cookie contains the username of the currently logged-in user.	30 days
FR, DATR, SB	The Facebook ad cookie is used to display and measure ads, as well as to improve ad relevance (including conversion measurement). It determines ad relevance based on website behavior and/or recent search queries.	FR – 3 months DATR ja SB – 2 years
presence	This cookie stores the user’s chat status, such as which chat cards are open.	Session cookie
xs	This cookie works with C_USER to authenticate user identity on Facebook.	3 months

Analytical cookies

Name	Description	Expiration Period/Validity
AID	This Google Analytics cookie links your activities across different devices where you have previously logged in with your Google account. It helps coordinate ads across your devices and measures conversion events based on this data.	2 years
_ga	This cookie is used to track and analyse site usage, including visitor statistics, session details, campaign data, and site performance. It stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to identify unique visitors.	2 years
_ga_*		1 year
_gat_gtag_UA_119990429_1	The GAT cookie variant is used to limit the amount of data collected by Google on high-traffic websites.	1 minute
_gid	This third-party (Google) cookie aggregates user behavior patterns. It helps group various user interactions to analyse site performance and user engagement.	1 day

How to Disable Cookies in Your Web Browser

If you wish to disable cookies, you can adjust your browser’s settings to manage consent. For detailed instructions, visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/.

Changing or Withdrawing Cookie Consent

You can modify your consent regarding the cookies you allow us to use at any time. However, it is not possible to opt out of cookies that are essential for the website’s functionality.