At Wellola, we want to be open and transparent in the way we use cookies and what this means for you. Some of the cookies we use are essential for the functionality of our website but there are also cookies that you can opt out of or block.
We strive to provide you with sufficient information on the cookies we use so you can make an informed choice on the information you share with us.
If you have any further questions or comments, feel free to contact us via our contact page .
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small file saved on your computer or mobile device. It has a unique ID assigned to your device and enables the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as location, language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time. That way, you don’t have to keep re-entering the information whenever you come back to the website or browse from one page to another. Cookies can also help customize your browsing experience.
Not all cookies contain personal information but where they do, we will treat this information as personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy .
Types of cookies
A cookie is a small file saved on your computer or mobile device. It has a unique ID assigned to your device and enables the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as location, language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time. That way, you don’t have to keep re-entering the information whenever you come back to the website or browse from one page to another. Cookies can also help customize your browsing experience.
There are two broad categories of cookies: persistent cookies and session cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device until deleted manually or automatically. Session cookies remain on your device until you close your browser and are thereby automatically deleted.
Why do we use cookies?
Generally speaking, there are a few reasons why we may use cookies:
- Cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function and to enable you to make use of the services we provide;
- Cookies that collect data related to the use of our website and the performance of it. We use this information to improve our online products and services;
- Cookies that we use to personalize and optimize your experience on our website. These cookies store information on your choices such as text size, language and screen resolution.
- Cookies that are placed by third parties for enhanced services (such as social media cookies) or for advertising purposes.
Please see below for further information on the types of cookies we use.
Strictly necessary cookies
These are cookies that we need to be able to offer you a proper functioning website and which enables you to make use of the services we provide.
If these cookies are blocked, you will not be able to make use of our website.
List of strictly necessary cookies
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of the website. | hubspot.com | 1 day |
| embed/v3/counters.gif | Used to implement forms on the website. | forms.hsforms.com | Session |
| hs | Ensures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery. This cookie is essential for the security of the website and visitor. | blog.wellola.com | Session |
| platform-viewer | Preserves the visitor’s session state across page requests. | frog.wix.com | Session |
| rc::a | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of the website. | recaptcha.net | Persistent |
| rc::c | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. | recaptcha.net | Session |
| ssr-caching | This cookie is necessary for the cache function. A cache is used by the website to optimize the response time between the visitor and the website. The cache is usually stored on the visitor’s browser. | blog.wellola.com | 1 day |
| test_cookie | Used to check if the user’s browser supports cookies. | doubleclick.net | 1 day |
| TS# | Used to ensure website security and fraud detection. | blog.wellola.com | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Ensures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery. This cookie is essential for the security of the website and visitor. | blog.wellola.com | Session |
Statistic cookies
Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
List of statistic cookies
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __hssc | Identifies if the cookie data needs to be updated in the visitor’s browser. | wellola.com | 1 day |
| __hssrc | Used to recognise the visitor’s browser upon re-entry on the website. | wellola.com | Session |
| __hstc | Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. | wellola.com | 179 days |
| _dd_s | Registers the website’s speed and performance. This function can be used in context with statistics and load-balancing. | wellola.com | 1 day |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | wellola.com | 399 days |
| _ga_# | Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. | wellola.com | 399 days |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | wellola.com | 1 day |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | wellola.com | 1 day |
| bSession | Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. | blog.wellola.com | 1 day |
| dd_cookie_test_# | Registers data on visitors’ website-behaviour. This is used for internal analysis and website optimization. | wellola.com | 1 day |
| fedops.logger.defaultOverrides | Registers statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. | blog.wellola.com | 1 day |
| fedops.logger.sessionId | Registers statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator. | blog.wellola.com | Persistent |
| hubspotutk | Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. | wellola.com | 179 days |
Cookies for Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
List of marketing cookies
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __ptq.gif | Sends data to the marketing platform Hubspot about the visitor’s device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. updated in the visitor’s browser. | hubspot.com | Session |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. | wellola.com | 3 months |
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user’s actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser’s ads with the purpose of measuring the efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user. | doubleclick.net | 1 year |
| pagead/1p-user-list/# | Tracks if the user has shown interest in specific products or events across multiple websites and detects how the user navigates between sites. This is used for measurement of advertisement efforts and facilitates payment of referral-fees between websites. | google.com | Session |
| svSession | Tracks a visitor across all wix.com sites. The information collected can be used to make advertisement more relevant for the visitor. | blog.wellola.com | 399 days |
Your preferences
It’s possible to restrict or block cookies or even delete cookies that have already been placed on your device. If you do so, you may not be able to access certain parts of our website and we may think that you have never visited us before and will therefore show you the Cookie Notice again and ask for your consent in placing cookies.
You can also restrict or block cookies by changing your browser’s settings. The configuration of each browser is different. It is described in the help menu of your browser, which will allow you to know how to change your wishes for cookies.
- Firefox
- Click on the menu button and select “Options”.
- Select the “Privacy” panel.
- Set the “Storage Rules” menu to “Use Custom Settings for History”.
- Clear the “Accept cookies” checkbox.
- Any changes you have made will be automatically saved.
- Internet Explorer
- Click the Tools button, then click “Internet Options”.
- Click the “Privacy” tab, then under “Settings”, move the cursor up to block all cookies or down to allow all cookies, then click OK.
- Google Chrome
- Select the Chrome menu icon.
- Select “Settings”.
- At the bottom of the page, select “Show advanced settings”.
- In the “Privacy” section, select “Content Settings”.
- Select “Prohibit all sites from storing data”.
- Select OK.
- Safari
- Click “Settings”> “Safari”> “Privacy”> “Cookies and Website Data”
- Then select “always block”.