Cookie Policy for Swedish Dialogue

Last Updated: June 17, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Swedish Dialogue – the official platform of the Swedish Knowledge & Research Centre (SKRC) – uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website (https://swedish-dialogue.com). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control how we use them, in line with EU and Swedish data protection laws.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to enable websites to function or to operate more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owner.

Cookies can be:

First-party cookies – set by us directly.
Third-party cookies – set by external service providers (e.g., Google, YouTube) for functionalities like analytics or advertising.

Legal Basis and Regulatory Compliance

Our cookie usage complies with:

EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) (commonly known as the “Cookie Law”).
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679).
Swedish Electronic Communications Act (Lag (2003:389) om elektronisk kommunikation).

We rely on user consent (per Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for all non-essential cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements (Article 5(3) ePrivacy Directive).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for core site functionality, such as secure login, cookie consent recording, and website availability.

Consent: Not required.
Examples: Authentication tokens, session identifiers.

b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to analyze website traffic and usage patterns, helping us improve the site experience. We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled.

Consent: Required.
Data Collected: Page views, bounce rate, device/browser data.

c. Functionality Cookies

Enable the site to remember user preferences such as language or display settings.

Consent: Required.
Examples: Language settings, accessibility options.

d. Marketing & Targeting Cookies

Used to deliver tailored advertising or track user activity across websites for marketing purposes.

Consent: Required.
Examples: Google Ads cookies, Meta Pixel (if used).

e. Social Media Cookies

Set by social platforms to facilitate content sharing or embed third-party content like YouTube videos.

Consent: Required.
Examples: Facebook Like buttons, YouTube video players.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties on our behalf. These include:

Google Analytics (with anonymized IPs)
YouTube (for embedded videos)
LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook (if integrated for sharing or social interaction)

These providers may use cookies to collect data across different websites. Their data use is governed by their own privacy policies.

Your Cookie Preferences and Rights

a. Consent Management Platform (CMP)

On your first visit, a cookie banner powered by Complianz will request your consent for non-essential cookies. You may:

Accept all cookies
Reject all non-essential cookies
Customize preferences by category

b. Withdraw or Modify Consent

You can update your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

c. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies manually. Disabling all cookies may affect your user experience.

Processing of Personal Data

When cookies collect personal data (e.g., IP addresses, device identifiers), this data is processed according to our Privacy Policy, in compliance with GDPR.

Your rights under GDPR include:

Right to access your data
Right to withdraw consent
Right to erasure (where applicable)

Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. Significant updates will be clearly posted, with the “Last Updated” date revised accordingly.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns regarding this policy or your data privacy:

The Swedish Knowledge & Research Centre (SKRC)
Email: info@swedish-dialogue.com
Website: https://swedish-dialogue.com

Sources & Legal References

Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive): eur-lex.europa.eu
GDPR (EU 2016/679): gdpr.eu
Swedish Electronic Communications Act (2003:389): riksdagen.se
EDPB Guidelines on Consent under Regulation 2016/679 (rev. May 2020)
IMY (Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection): imy.se