COOKIE POLICY
Updated on 16 June 2025
Introduction
Our website, www.balmuir.fi & www.balmuir.com (hereinafter referred to as the “website”), uses cookies and other related technologies (for practical reasons, we refer to all such technologies as “cookies”). “Cookies” refer to cookies or similar technologies as defined and regulated in the EU ePrivacy Directive concerning the privacy of electronic communications and the Finnish Act on Electronic Communications Services (917/2014).
Cookies are used on our website to develop our services, improve user experience and for targeted marketing. In addition to us, our partners also place cookies on the website. This page provides information on the cookies used on our website.
What is a cookie?
We collect data on our website about users' devices using cookies and similar technologies. A cookie is typically a small text file that your Internet browser stores on your device to identify and recognise the user. Cookies help us to identify a customer’s browser, and the information obtained may be used to, for example, count the number of browsers visiting our website or to analyse site usage for statistical purposes. Our goal is to use this information to further develop our services to better serve our users.
Cookies used on our website and how to manage them
Our website uses cookies. We use cookies on our website to ensure its proper functionality and to personalise its content in order to provide you with the best possible user experience. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website, while others are optional. In addition to us, our partners have also placed cookies on the site. You can give your consent to the use of all cookies by clicking the “Accept all” button. You can change your preferences now or later in the “Cookie Settings” section.
Your consent applies to the following domains: www.balmuir.fi & www.balmuir.com
Cookies
Necessary cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled via our website. Essential cookies are required, for example, when you change your privacy settings or log in. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but in that case, some parts of the website may not function properly.
Functionality cookies: These cookies enable us to provide enhanced and personalised features, such as chat features. These may be set by us or by third-party service providers whose services we have added to the website. If you do not accept these functional cookies, some features may not function correctly.
Performance cookies: These cookies allow us to collect information on website visits and how our website is used. This information helps us improve the content and user experience of our website. All data collected via analytics cookies is anonymised. If you do not accept these cookies, we will not receive analytics data from your visit and cannot improve the user experience based on that data.
Marketing cookies: These cookies help us to ensure that the advertising you see is relevant to you. Marketing cookies are set by us and our advertising partners. If you do not accept these cookies, you will still see generic, non-targeted advertising.
Unclassified cookies: Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are currently in the process of classifying, in cooperation with the providers of individual cookies.
Cookies set on the website
Cookiebot – essential
Google – essential / performance / marketing
Pinterest – essential / marketing
static.zdassets.com – essential
www.balmuir.com – essential / statistical / marketing / unclassified
www.balmuir.fi – essential / statistical / marketing / unclassified
Meta Platforms, Inc. – marketing
TikTok – marketing / performance / unclassified
Amazon – unclassified
Voyado – unclassified
How long are cookies stored?
The duration for which cookies are stored on devices and browsers varies. The validity period of a cookie is calculated from the last time you visited the website. Once the validity period of a cookie expires, the cookie is automatically deleted.
Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, we display a pop-up window explaining our use of cookies. By clicking “Accept,” you consent to our use of all cookies and plugins as described in the pop-up and this cookie policy. You can disable the use of cookies through your browser settings, but please note that some features of the website may no longer function properly.
How can I manage or delete cookies?
You can delete cookies automatically or manually using your Internet browser. You can also configure your browser to block certain cookies from being placed. Alternatively, you can configure your browser to notify you every time a cookie is placed. For more information on these options, please refer to the Help section of your browser.
Please note that if all cookies are disabled, our website may not function properly. If you delete cookies from your browser, they will be placed again with your consent upon your next visit to our website.
Your rights regarding personal data
You have the following rights regarding your personal data under applicable data protection legislation:
You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what happens to it, and how long it is retained.
Right of access: You have the right to access the data we store about you.
Right to rectification: You may correct, complete, erase, or block your personal data at any time.
Right to withdraw consent: If you have given us consent to process your data, you may withdraw that consent and request erasure of your personal data.
Right to data portability: You may request all your personal data from the data controller and transmit it to another controller.
Right to object: You may object to the processing of your personal data. We will comply unless there is a justified reason not to.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below in this cookie policy. If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal data, we would appreciate the opportunity to resolve your concerns, but you also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (data protection authority).
Changes to this cookie policy
We are continuously working to improve our website and privacy practices, and therefore this cookie policy may be updated from time to time. Updates may also result from amendments in legislation. We recommend that you review the content of this cookie policy regularly. The “Updated” date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
Contact information
If you have any questions and/or comments regarding our cookie practices and this cookie policy, please contact us by using the following contact details:
Balmuir Oy
Finland
Website: www.balmuir.fi & www.balmuir.com
Email: info@balmuir.fi
Phone: +358 9 23100084
