Introduction

Candela Technology AB, Reg. No. 556985-3285, Frihamnsgatan 25, 115 56 Stockholm, Sweden (“Candela”) uses cookies and similar storage technologies on the website www.candela.com (the “Website”). Below, you will find information on how cookies are used on the Website.

For more information on in which we may process your personal data collected through cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file sent from a website to your web browser. A cookie cannot personally identify you; it only identifies the web browser installed on your computer, tablet, or internet-connected phone, which you use to visit various websites.

Cookies can be sent to your browser either from the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or from another organization that provides services to the website you are visiting (e.g., an analytics and statistics company, retailers, social media platforms, marketing companies, etc., referred to as third-party cookies). Third-party cookies can be placed on your device either by a third party or by the company operating the website you are visiting. For more information about these types of cookies, please refer to the respective company’s cookie policy.

There are two primary types of cookies:

Persistent Cookies: These are stored on your computer for a specific period before they are deleted. They enable, for instance, a webpage to recognize your device’s IP address and, consequently, your browser each time you log in.

Session Cookies: These are temporarily stored in your device’s memory while you are on a webpage to ensure it functions correctly during your visit. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser.

How do we use cookies?

Candela employs both persistent and session cookies on the Website. When you visit the Website, certain cookies that are essential for the Website’s functionality are automatically placed on the device you are using during your visit.

In addition to these essential cookies, we also use various other cookies for different purposes, as described below. Since these cookies are not strictly necessary for the core functionality of the Website but assist us in developing the Website and providing you with pertinent information, we request your consent in compliance with the Electronic Communications Act (2003:389). This request for consent is presented to you in a cookie banner when you first open the Website. It remains in effect until you actively choose to either accept or decline the different categories of cookies.

The cookies on the Website primarily serve to:

1. Enhance the functionality of our services.
2. Aid us in improving our product and service offerings.
3. Help us deliver relevant and personalized advertisements to you.

For example, we use persistent cookies to store your personalized settings with Candela, allowing you to avoid repeating certain selections each time you visit the Website. Additional information regarding specific purposes is detailed below.

Security

We use cookies to manage security on the Website, safeguarding both Candela and visitors. These cookies are also instrumental in developing our systems and services related to Website security.

Analysis and Statistics

Analysis and statistics cookies are employed to facilitate visitor analysis on the Website and enhance our customer service, among other purposes. This entails the potential sharing and transmission of personal data and other information with providers of analysis and statistics services. Please note that we do not process, share, or transmit sensitive personal data.

Personalization

Through personalization cookies, we gain insights into your interactions with the Website, such as your purchase history, enabling us to offer you a more relevant experience tailored to your preferences. This may involve the sharing of personal data and other information with our service providers. It is important to note that we do not process, share, or transmit sensitive personal data.

Marketing

We use cookies to display ads, promotions, communications, and offers that we believe align with your interests and preferences. This entails the potential sharing and transmission of personal data with our service providers. It is essential to clarify that we do not process, share, or transmit sensitive personal data.

Consent to Cookies

By allowing cookies on the Website, you are providing your consent to Candela ‘s handling of cookies as outlined in this policy, in accordance with the Electronic Communications Act (2003:389). In doing so, you also confirm that you have read our privacy policy and are informed about the potential processing of personal data that may occur through cookies and other technical storage methods.

Should you choose not to accept the use of cookies, you can disable them in your browser’s security settings. Additionally, you can configure your browser to prompt you each time the Website attempts to place a cookie on your device. Previously stored cookies can also be deleted via your browser; refer to your browser’s help pages for detailed guidance. Please bear in mind that if you opt not to allow cookies, your experience on the Website may be compromised. You will be unable to receive product recommendations or personalized marketing, and other special offers. Furthermore, you will not be able to leave product reviews or share content on social media.

How to Delete Cookies

If you no longer wish for cookies to be placed during your visits to the Website, you can disable them in your browser’s settings. You can also configure your browser to notify you each time the Website attempts to place a cookie on your device, and you can use your browser to delete previously stored cookies.

The process for deleting cookies depends on the browser you are using. Please note that if you use multiple browsers, you will need to make the corresponding changes for each one.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Candela Technology AB
Frihamnsgatan 25
115 56 Stockholm, Sweden
E-mail: dataprotection@candela.com

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.