COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: 27 February 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on SeedBankers.eu (“Website”), operated by HL Finland Oy.

By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, subject to your consent preferences.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They are widely used to:

  • Enable website functionality

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Support security and fraud prevention

Cookies may be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by service providers).

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.

They enable:

  • Shopping cart functionality

  • Checkout processes

  • Security and fraud prevention

  • Session management

These cookies do not require consent under EU law.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Language preferences

  • Region selection

  • Cookie preferences

These may require consent depending on jurisdiction.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand:

  • How visitors use our website

  • Which pages are visited

  • Website performance

  • Traffic patterns

This helps us improve the website experience.

These cookies are used only with your consent.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

If applicable, marketing cookies may be used to:

  • Send newsletter-related tracking

  • Measure campaign effectiveness

  • Personalize communications

These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

3. SHOPIFY COOKIES

SeedBankers.eu operates on the Shopify platform.

Shopify may set cookies that are necessary for:

  • Cart functionality

  • Secure checkout

  • Fraud prevention

  • Payment processing

  • Session authentication

For more information about Shopify cookies, please refer to Shopify’s official documentation.

4. CONSENT MANAGEMENT

When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie consent banner.

You may:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customize cookie preferences

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time via the cookie settings tool available on the website.

5. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES

You may control cookies by:

  • Adjusting browser settings

  • Deleting cookies manually

  • Using the website’s consent management tool

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We may use third-party services such as:

  • Email marketing platforms

  • Website analytics providers

  • Security and hosting services

These providers may set cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

We ensure that third-party service providers process data in accordance with GDPR where applicable.

7. DATA PROTECTION

Any personal data collected via cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

For more information on how we process personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

8. COOKIE RETENTION

Cookies may be stored:

  • For the duration of your browsing session (session cookies)

  • For a defined period (persistent cookies)

Retention periods vary depending on the cookie type and purpose.

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

If third-party cookie providers process data outside the EU/EEA, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses are applied where required.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time.

The version published on the website shall apply at the time of use.

11. CONTACT INFORMATION

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:

HL Finland Oy
Email: info@seedbankers.eu