Cookie Policy
Updated 18 October 2026
We use cookies and other browser storage technologies required for the website to work. They help the site function correctly, remember things such as your language selection and store your cookie preferences.
Google Analytics and our first-party analytics are used according to your consent settings. If you allow analytics, it helps us understand how the website is used. Dog treats are still up to you. 🐾
A cookie is a small file stored in your browser. We also use localStorage. It is not technically a cookie, but it can store similar site-specific preferences.
Cookie jar settings 🍪
Here you decide whether Google Analytics and our first-party analytics may be used. Essential storage required for the website to work is always active.
Necessary
Required for the basic functionality of the website.
Necessary and functional storage
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Cookie | Maintains the session and security functionality such as CSRF protection. | Browser session |
| language | Cookie | Remembers the selected Finnish/English language. | 1 year |
| ulvilan-koirametsa-consent-v1 | localStorage | Remembers the analytics consent choice. | Until changed by the user, browser storage is cleared or the consent version key changes |
| km_analytics_visitor_v1 | localStorage | Random first-party analytics visitor identifier, only with consent. | Until consent is withdrawn or browser data is cleared |
| km_analytics_session_v1 | sessionStorage | First-party analytics session identifier, only with consent. | Browser tab session |
| koirametsa-dismissed-announcements | localStorage | Remembers site announcements dismissed by the user. | Until browser storage is cleared or the value is replaced |
Google Analytics 4
Our first-party analytics uses random visitor and session identifiers with consent to measure page views, permitted interface events and active usage time. Identifiers are removed from the browser when consent is withdrawn. Server-side session and event data is retained for up to 90 days, daily aggregates for 13 months and JavaScript error statistics for 30 days.
When analytics is allowed, Google Analytics 4 may use first-party cookies to measure use of the website.
| Name | Purpose | Google default duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users for analytics. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used to persist session state. | 2 years |
Browser restrictions and Google Analytics settings may reduce or otherwise change the actual cookie lifetime.
Google Consent Mode v2
The website uses the basic implementation of Google Consent Mode v2. The Google Analytics tag is not loaded and analytics measurements are not sent before the user grants consent.
After consent, Google Analytics may use analytics cookies. Advertising-related consent remains denied. Consent can be withdrawn at any time in cookie settings.
Changing your choice
You can change your choice at any time using the cookie settings on this page. You can also remove stored cookies and localStorage data through your browser settings.
Third-party services
Google provides the Google Analytics service. Stripe, used for payments, and other technical service providers may use their own necessary storage technologies when you move to their services.