Cookies

A cookie is a small text file containing data, which is stored on the device you use to visit a website. Cookies are used to make it easier for you to use the website.

Cookies contain no personal information; the data they contain only consists of letters and numbers. Although each cookie contains a unique identification number, we cannot find out any personal information about you, such as your name or IP address, from the cookies we collect. Cookies only contain pseudonymised data, which we never link with any personal information about you.

This data enables a website to remember things about you next time you visit the website, even if you haven't logged in. For instance, a form might automatically enter information you have provided earlier. Cookies cannot contain code so they can't lead to security threats such as viruses or spyware.

There are different types of cookies.

Session cookies

Session cookies are temporarily stored in your device while you visit our website and are erased when you close your browser.

They enable you to use various services on our website, such as My Pages. They are also used to keep track of the products in your shopping basket.

Persistent cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your computer/device until you remove them. They enable the website to recognise you next time you visit. They also store information that can be used, for instance, to make sure certain messages are only shown once.

First-party cookies

First-party cookies are placed on your device by us when you visit our website.

Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies are placed on your device by other parties (third-party cookies are responsible when you are shown advertisements for products that you have previously viewed or searched for).

We also use cookies and other technology to transmit data to external parties who help us to analyse website traffic and user browsing behaviour. This helps us further improve our website and show tailored offers on other websites as well.

Why do we use cookies?

Cookies can be used to analyse your browsing and search behaviour when visiting www.hookseurope.com. In combination, the different cookies reveal your general search and browsing patterns. The analysis can be used as a basis for our marketing during visits on our website and other websites. The stored cookies allow us to provide you with tailored, relevant information as well as a customised shopping experience. We use a commercial third party provider to customise the content of our communications to make them more relevant and attractive to you.

Cookies can also be used to optimise your experience on our website. For more information about cookies, we recommend you visit the website of the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority, www.pts.se.

Storage of cookies

You can always change your cookie preferences in your device settings or browser settings. Go to your device settings or browser settings for more information on how to adjust your cookie preferences. You can configure your settings to disable all cookies; to only accept first party cookies; or to delete cookies every time you close your web browser.

Bear in mind that changing your settings may stop our online shop and other services from functioning correctly.