Åland Post

How we use cookies

What are cookies? What are they used for?

A cookie is a small text file that stores information about your surfing and that is saved on your computer. This information is used to adapt the page based on how you use it, but also so that we at Åland Post can improve our website and make it more user-friendly.

Different types of cookies


We use two different types of cookies: session cookies and persistent cookies. Persistent cookies are saved on your computer for a defined period of time. Session cookies are stored in your computer’s memory while you are visiting a web page and are removed when you close your browser.

The information in a cookie is anonymous, that is to say your IP address is not linked to an individual person. Almost all websites use cookies and they are often needed for the website to function.

Matomo

On Åland Post’s website we use Matomo to collect statistics about how our visitors use the pages. The information that is collected and stored in your browser is in an anonymous form where we can see how many visitors we have, where visitors come from, and what pages they visit.

Google Maps

We use embedded maps from Google Maps on our website to provide you with a better user experience and make it easier for you to locate our facilities and services. When you use Google Maps through our website, Google may collect data such as your IP address and information about your use of the map feature. Google may also place cookies on your device to store settings and analyze the use of their services.

For more information about how Google handles data and cookies, please visit Google's Privacy Policy. Link to Google's Privacy Policy