COOKIE POLICY


Effective Date: 30/6/2025
Last Updated: 30/6/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Vitlycke – Centre for Performing Arts (CPA) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website www.here-festival.org (the “Site”).

We are committed to being transparent about the data we collect and ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Swedish data protection laws.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, or other settings) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.

Cookies may also be used to track browsing behaviour for analytics or advertising purposes.

2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

We use both first-party (set by our website) and third-party (set by external services) cookies.

CategoryDescriptionExamplesStrictly NecessaryEssential for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.Security cookies, session ID cookiesFunctionalAllow the website to remember choices you make.Language or region selectionPerformance / AnalyticsHelp us understand how visitors interact with the site (only used with your consent).Google AnalyticsMarketing / TrackingUsed to deliver personalized content and measure the effectiveness of campaigns (only if in use and with consent).Facebook Pixel, embedded media (YouTube, etc.)

3. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES

Under GDPR, we may store strictly necessary cookies based on legitimate interest. All other cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing) are used only if you give explicit consent through our cookie banner when you first visit the site.

4. COOKIES WE USE (EXAMPLES)

The exact list depends on your current setup (Google Analytics, YouTube embeds, Facebook Pixel, etc.). Below are typical examples you might want to include.

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • PHPSESSID – maintains user session

  • cookie_consent_status – remembers your cookie preferences

b) Analytics Cookies (requires consent)

  • _ga, _gid, _gat – used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and limit request rate

c) Third-Party Services (optional, embed-based)

  • YouTube embeds (may set cookies like VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC)

  • Vimeo, Instagram, or similar platforms

5. HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES

When you first visit our site, a cookie banner will allow you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject all non-essential cookies

  • Customize preferences

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Block all future cookies

  • Clear site data

Keep in mind that disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

Browser-specific guidance:

6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some cookies on our site may be placed by third-party services such as:

  • Google (Analytics, YouTube)

  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • Mailchimp or similar (if newsletter forms are embedded)

These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them separately.

7. RETENTION PERIODS

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – stored for a defined period (e.g., 24 hours, 2 years)

Each cookie has its own lifespan based on its purpose and provider.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request information about the personal data processed via cookies

  • File a complaint with a supervisory authority

📮 Supervisory authority in Sweden:
Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY)
https://www.imy.se
📧 imy@imy.se | 📞 +46 8 657 61 00

9. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law or technology. The “Last Updated” date at the top will always reflect the current version.

10. CONTACT US

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or how we handle your personal data:

Vitlycke – Centre for Performing Arts (CPA)
📬 Vitlycke Gård 1, 457 93 Tanumshede, Sweden
📧 info@vitlycke.org