Cookie policy
1. Why does Swedwatch use cookies?
On the website swedwatch.org, we use cookies. Among other things, we want to use analytical cookies to analyze how you, as a visitor, use our website. We do this to improve the website. You choose whether you want to consent to us placing cookies to do this, and of course, you can withdraw your consent at any time. Your consent means that we collect information about your device and how you use the website. When you use the website, so-called functional cookies, which do not require your consent, are also placed. The Electronic Communications Act (2022:482), Chapter 9, Section 28, regulates the use of cookies. In cases where the use of cookies leads to the processing of personal data, data protection legislation also becomes applicable.
Swedwatch is responsible for placing cookies on the website and is the data controller for the processing of your personal data collected via cookies when you visit swedwatch.org. More information about our processing of personal data in connection with cookies can be found below in Section 5.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that the website you visit requests to save on your computer (also includes corresponding devices with internet connection such as tablets or mobile phones). For more general information about cookies, see www.pts.se/cookies.
There are two types of cookies: persistent cookies and session cookies. On Swedwatch’s website, we use both permanent cookies and session cookies.
Session cookies are temporary cookies. They are temporarily stored when you, as a visitor, are browsing our website and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies are stored as a file on your computer for a certain period until you, as a visitor, or the server that sent them, delete them.
Cookies can also be divided into first-party cookies and third-party cookies. First-party cookies are set by the owner of a website (in this case, swedwatch.org) and third-party cookies are set by another website. On Swedwatch’s website, we only use first-party cookies.
Swedwatch uses Google Analytics as a statistical tool to get an overview of how our visitors use the website and to evaluate how the website can be further developed, for example, to improve content, navigation, and structure on the website. The data is stored on Google’s servers and the disclosure of data to third countries that do not have an adequate level of protection, including the USA, may occur.
4. Changing the use of cookies on your computer
When you first visit swedwatch.org, you choose whether you want to consent to us placing certain types of cookies on your computer. You can also withdraw your consent at any time by clicking on Cookie settings in the lower left corner of the website. This will bring up the box where you can again choose not to consent to the placement of cookies.
If you do not want cookies to be placed on your computer, you can also change the settings for the use of cookies in your browser and you can always delete previously placed cookies from your browser. In your browser settings, you can block certain or all cookies so that they are not stored on your device. You can also set your browser to automatically inform you every time a website requests to store a cookie.
Here you can find information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser:
5. Processing of personal data
To be able to improve our website and thereby the experience and accessibility of the website for you as a visitor, we collect information about how the website is used. This means that we process your personal data. The personal data we collect includes, among other things, a unique user ID, information about your approximate location, and information about your device. Below is a brief overview of the processing we perform. More information about our personal data processing can be found in our Privacy Policy [link to existing privacy policy].
The data controller for the processing is Swedwatch, org. no. 802415-4737. Email: info@swedwatch.org. Visiting address: Götgatan 100, 118 62 Stockholm, Sweden.
We process the data to improve our website. We only process the data if you consent to us placing analytical cookies on your computer. We share your data with Google, and transfer to a country outside the EU/EEA, including the USA, may occur. In cases where such a transfer occurs, we have ensured that the level of protection is equivalent to that within the EU/EEA by applying standard contractual clauses decided by the EU Commission.
The legal basis for our processing is your consent. Giving consent is voluntary, and you can withdraw your consent at any time by following the instructions in section 4. We retain your data for up to 2 years. For more details, see section 3 above.
When we process your personal data, you have several rights:
- Right to access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure
- Right to restriction
- Right to data portability
- Right to withdraw consent
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the supervisory authority if you believe our processing does not meet the requirements of EU data protection legislation. In Sweden, the supervisory authority is the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY).
More information about your rights can be found in our Privacy Policy.
6. More information and the right to complain to the supervisory authority
If you want more information about cookies, permissible cookie use, or want to complain about our use of cookies, you can contact the supervisory authority for electronic communications. In Sweden, the supervisory authority is the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority, and you can find more information about the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority here.