Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. Cookies are not programs and cannot execute code or carry viruses.

2. How We Use Cookies

Aika Lab uses cookies to ensure the basic functionality of our website, improve your experience, and (with your consent) understand how visitors interact with our content. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.

3. Cookie Categories

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Always active — cannot be disabled

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as session management, shopping cart state, language preference, and storing your cookie consent choice. No consent is required for these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

Requires consent — disabled by default

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics about how visitors use our site (pages visited, time spent, referral source). This data helps us improve our content and user experience. No personally identifiable information is collected.

Functional Cookies

Requires consent — disabled by default

These cookies enable enhanced features such as embedded videos, interactive demonstrations, and personalized content. Disabling them may limit certain functionality on the site.

Marketing Cookies

Requires consent — disabled by default

Aika Lab does not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. This category is reserved for potential future use and will require explicit consent before activation.

4. Cookie Details

NameProviderPurposeExpiryCategory
cc_cookieAika LabStores your cookie consent preferences6 monthsNecessary
_gaGoogleDistinguishes users for analytics2 yearsAnalytics
_ga_*GoogleMaintains analytics session state2 yearsAnalytics
_gidGoogleDistinguishes users (short-term)24 hoursAnalytics

5. Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using our consent tool. Your selection will be saved for 6 months. To update your preferences:

  • Click in the footer of any page
  • Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it
  • You can also control cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect site functionality

6. Third-Party Cookies

When you consent to analytics cookies, Google Analytics cookies are set by google-analytics.com on behalf of Aika Lab. Google may transfer this data to servers in the United States. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

7. Legal Basis

We process data through strictly necessary cookies on the basis of our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website. For all other cookie categories, we rely on your explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a) and ePrivacy Directive). You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Material changes will be communicated through the cookie consent banner. The date of the latest revision is shown at the top of this page.

9. Contact

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us at hello@aikalab.se. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish Data Protection Authority (IMY) at imy.se.