Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your experience and provide better AI services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for website functionality and security
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how you use our website
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences and settings
AI Enhancement
Improve our AI chat and personalization
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and enabling certain features.
Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Website Functions
- Maintaining your session while you browse our website
- Remembering your cookie preferences
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
- Enabling basic website functionality
Website Analytics and Performance
- Understanding how visitors interact with our website
- Identifying the most popular pages and content
- Measuring website performance and loading times
- Detecting and resolving technical issues
AI Chat Enhancement
- Maintaining conversation context with our AI assistant Stefan
- Remembering your preferences for chat interactions
- Personalizing AI responses based on your interests
- Improving AI performance through usage analytics
User Experience Optimization
- Remembering your language and region preferences
- Customizing content based on your interests
- Reducing the need to re-enter information
- Providing relevant service recommendations
Detailed Cookie Information
We Do Not Set Traditional HTTP Cookies
For our own website, we do not write any traditional HTTP cookies to your browser. Where we need to remember information (such as your consent choice or your chat session), we use the browser's localStorage or sessionStorage; see the table below. Some third-party providers (e.g., Vercel) may set their own cookies; their privacy notices apply to any such cookies.
Analytics and Performance Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Privacy-focused website usage analytics | Page views, referrers, anonymized visitor insights |
| Vercel Speed Insights | Performance monitoring and optimization | Core Web Vitals, load times, performance metrics |
Local Storage and Session Data
| Storage Key | Purpose | Type & Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hamilton-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preferences and consent choices | localStorage - Persistent |
| hamilton-chat-session-id | Maintains chat session across page refreshes | sessionStorage - Session only |
| newsScrollPosition | Remembers scroll position in news section | sessionStorage - Session only |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us analyze website usage, provide customer support, and enhance our AI capabilities.
Vercel Analytics & Performance
- Privacy-first analytics with no personal data collection
- Monitors website performance and Core Web Vitals
- Helps us understand user behavior to improve experience
- Data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individuals
- No cross-site tracking or data sharing with third parties
Database and Backend Services
- Supabase: Secure database for content management and news articles
- AI Chat Webhook: External API for processing chat messages
- Session management for maintaining conversation context
- All data transmission uses encryption and secure protocols
Hosting and Content Delivery
- Vercel Platform: Website hosting with global edge network
- External CDNs: Fast delivery of images, fonts, and assets
- Automatic compression and optimization for better performance
- Enhanced security with SSL encryption and DDoS protection
Legal Basis under ePrivacy & GDPR
We rely on the following legal grounds under the EU ePrivacy Directive (transposed in Denmark by the Bekendtgørelse om information og samtykke ved lagring af eller adgang til oplysninger i slutbrugeres terminaludstyr) and the GDPR:
- Strictly necessary cookies and storage: Permitted without consent, required to provide the service you have requested (e.g., maintaining your session, remembering your consent choices)
- All other cookies and similar technologies: Set only with your informed, freely given, specific, and unambiguous consent, which you may withdraw at any time using the Cookie Settings button in the footer of every page
Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it, and does not affect the lawfulness of processing performed before withdrawal.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner and Settings
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. You can change these settings at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of every page. We keep a record of your consent choice so we can demonstrate compliance under Art. 7(1) GDPR.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Important Note
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly. If you disable analytics or functional cookies, some features may not work as expected.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals.
We respect your privacy choices and provide clear opt-out mechanisms for analytics and non-essential cookies through our cookie consent system rather than relying on Do Not Track signals.
Cookie Data Retention
We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type and purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Functional Cookies: Typically 30-90 days
- Analytics Cookies: Usually 6 months to 2 years
- AI Enhancement Cookies: Up to 6 months for optimization
You can delete cookies manually through your browser settings at any time.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Contact
Use the contact form on our website.
Quick Access: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the "Cookie Settings" button in the footer of every page.
Right to Complain: If you believe our use of cookies or other tracking technologies infringes data protection law, you may lodge a complaint with the Danish Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet), Carl Jacobsens Vej 35, 2500 Valby, Denmark (datatilsynet.dk).