In order for this website to work properly and for us to be able to make further improvements to the site, and in order to improve your browsing experience, this site must send a small amount of information (so-called cookies) to your computer. Over 90% of all websites use this practice, but in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act, we are obliged to provide your consent before sending cookies. By using the website, you agree to the use of cookies. By blocking cookies, you can still view the page, but some options will not be available to you.

What is a cookie?
A cookie is information sent to your computer by a website you visit. Cookies usually store your settings for a website, such as your preferred language or address. Later, when you open the same website again, the internet browser sends back the cookies that belong to that page. This allows the page to display information tailored to your needs.
Cookies can store a wide range of information, including personal information (such as your name or email). However, this information can only be saved if you enable it – websites cannot access information that you did not give them and cannot access other files on your computer. The default cookie storage and sending activities are not visible to you. However, you can change your browser settings so that you can choose whether to approve or reject cookie requests, delete saved cookies automatically when you close your browser, and so on.

How to disable cookies?
By turning off cookies, you decide whether you want to allow cookies to be stored on your computer. Cookie settings can be controlled and configured in your web browser. For information on cookie settings, select the web browser you are using. • Chrome • Firefox • Internet Explorer 9 • Internet Explorer 7 and 8 • Opera (English page) • Safari (English page). If you disable cookies, you will not be able to use some of the functionality on this website.

What are temporary cookies?
Temporary cookies or session cookies are removed from your computer when you close your Internet browser. They use websites to store temporary data, such as items in the shopping cart.

What are persistent cookies?
Persistent or prepared cookies remain on your computer after you close your Internet browser program. With them, websites store information, such as login name and password, so you won’t have to log in every time you visit a particular place. Persistent cookies will stay on your computer for days, months, even years.

What are first-party cookies?
First-party cookies come from the website you are viewing, and can be permanent or temporary. With these cookies, websites can store data that they will use again the next time they visit that website.

What are third-party cookies?
Third-party cookies come from advertisements on other websites (such as pop-ups or other advertisements) located on the website you are viewing. With these cookies, websites can track the use of the Internet for marketing purposes.

Does the Vivaldi Group use cookies?
Yes, with the primary goal of making our website provide you with a better user experience and easier use of web catalogs.

What cookies does the Vivaldi Group use and why?
• Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire (and are automatically deleted) when you close your Internet browser. We use session cookies to provide access to content and to provide comments (things you need to do when logging in with your information on the website).
• Persistent cookies usually have an expiration date far into the future and remain in your browser until they expire or are deleted manually. We use persistent cookies for functionalities such as the “Stay Logged In” tickbox, which makes it easier for users to access as a registered user. We also use persistent cookies to better understand user habits and thus improve the website according to your habits. This information is anonymous – we do not see your personal information.

Are there any third party cookies on the website?
There are several external services that store limited cookies for the user. These cookies are not set by this website, but some are used for the normal functioning of certain features that make it easier for users to access the content. We currently provide:
• The social network
Users can log in and register through their own accounts from the social network Facebook. Also, sharing articles on social networks sets cookies to the user.

• Attendance measurement
Vivaldi Group uses a traffic measurement service, Google Analytics. If you want to disable these services from storing cookies, you can disable them at the following link: Google Analytics – https://tools.google.com/dlpage