Cookiestietoja

Cookiestietoja is the Finnish term used on websites to refer to information about cookies. It usually appears as a privacy-oriented page or section that explains which cookies are used, for what purposes, and how users can control them.

A typical cookiestietoja page covers the definition of cookies and their types (essential, analytical, marketing); the data collected (such as identifiers and usage data); purposes (operating the site, analytics, advertising); retention periods; whether data is shared with third parties; and how users can manage consent and cookie settings. It may also include links to more general privacy notices.

Regulatory context: Under the GDPR and the EU ePrivacy Directive, many cookies require informed consent. Finland implements these rules through national data protection law and supervision by the Finnish Data Protection Authority (Tietosuojavaltuutettu). Websites commonly present a cookie banner and a cookiestietoja page to enable user choice and transparency.

Best practices include keeping information clear and accessible, distinguishing essential cookies from others, avoiding deceptive defaults, providing an easy way to withdraw consent, and offering options to review or delete stored cookies.

Etymology and usage: the term combines the English word “cookie” with the Finnish word “tietoja” (information). This labeling reflects how Finnish sites commonly designate content that explains cookie usage and user rights.