Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 3, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how A.HELANDER AB (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://ahelander.com (“Website”). It applies to all visitors, especially those from the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland, and forms part of our commitment to transparency and GDPR compliance.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us operate the site, remember your preferences, analyze usage patterns, and improve your experience. Cookies may be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by external services). Similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and scripts may also be used.
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies removed when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes
Category
Purpose
Necessary
Essential for the operation of the site, e.g., shopping cart functionality, cookie consent.
Functionality
Remember your preferences (e.g., timezone, mobile view).
Analytics
Help us understand how our website is used (e.g., Jetpack Stats).
Marketing
Currently not in use.
Note: Some cookies may involve data transfer to the United States. While we partner with providers that maintain GDPR safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses), we inform you that U.S. authorities may access data for surveillance, and you may not have enforceable rights.
Jetpack / Automattic (via Automattic Ireland Ltd): Although Automattic is a U.S.-based company, data processing for EU residents is managed by WooCommerce Ireland Ltd, ensuring compliance with GDPR.
3. The Cookies We Use
Cookie Key
Type
Duration
Description
bcbconsent
Necessary
1 year
Stores user cookie consent choices.
wffn_*
Functional
2 days
Used by FunnelKit to track referrer, device, timezone, and URL.
tk_ai
Analytics
Session
Jetpack: stores anonymous ID for analytics.
tk_qs
Analytics
30 minutes
Jetpack: query tracking for analytics.
tk_lr
Analytics
1 year
Jetpack: referral analysis.
tk_or
Analytics
1 year 1 mo
Jetpack: referral analysis.
tk_r3d
Analytics
3 days
Jetpack: internal metrics for user activity.
woocommerce_*
Necessary
Session
WooCommerce: shopping cart functionality.
wp_woocommerce_session_*
Necessary
2 days
WooCommerce: maintains user session.
fkcart_cart_qty
Functional
30 min
FunnelKit Cart: remembers cart quantity.
fkcart_cart_total
Functional
30 min
FunnelKit Cart: remembers total cart value.
docs_visited_*
Functional
6 months
BetterDocs: remembers visited support articles.
* Wildcard indicates cookies with similar prefixes.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
If you’d prefer to avoid cookies on our website, you can delete or disable them in your web browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies might limit certain website functionalities and impact your user experience.
To manage cookies via your browser, follow the instructions below:
For other browsers, please consult your browser’s help documentation.
To adjust your cookie settings on our site specifically:
Click [here] to reopen the cookie consent banner and customize your preferences.
5. Questions About This Cookie Policy
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@ahelander.com.
For full contact information and details on how we manage personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
