Cookie Policy
Thank you for visiting the Helsinki Design Week website.
We use cookies and other similar technologies on our website to enable the website to function, improve the user experience, and analyse visitor traffic.
We manage cookie-related consents using the Complianz service.
Cookies
Cookies are small files that are stored in your browser when you use a website. Cookies may be used, for example, to ensure the technical operation of the website, remember choices made by the user, and analyse website usage.
Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website. Other cookies, such as statistical cookies, are used in accordance with your consent choices.
Blocking Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage and block cookies directly through your browser settings. The names and locations of these settings may change as browser versions are updated.
Google Chrome
Open Chrome settings and go to “Privacy and security”, then open the cookie settings. You can, for example, block third-party cookies and manage permissions for individual websites.
Mozilla Firefox
Open Firefox settings and go to “Privacy & Security”. In the cookies and site data settings, you can manage stored data and block cookies either generally or for individual websites.
Safari
On a Mac, open Safari and select “Settings” and “Privacy”. You can manage website data and prevent cookies from being stored.
On iPhone and iPad, settings related to Safari cookies and website tracking can be managed in the device settings under Safari.
Microsoft Edge
Open Edge settings and go to the settings for cookies and site permissions. You can block all cookies or third-party cookies and define exceptions for individual websites.
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect how websites function. For example, logging in, remembering user choices, or other website features may not work normally.
Google Analytics 4
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyse website usage and visitor traffic.
Using Google Analytics, we monitor, for example:
- the number of website visitors
- the number of visits and sessions
- pages viewed
- activity on the website
- traffic sources
- device and browser types used
- approximate geographical location
This information is used to develop our website, content, communications, and services.
When you consent to the use of statistical cookies, Google Analytics may store first-party cookies in your browser, such as _ga and _ga_<identifier>. These cookies may be used, for example, to distinguish between different users and sessions.
We do not intentionally send directly identifying personal data, such as names or email addresses, to Google Analytics.
The data processed by Google Analytics and the operation of the service also depend on the Google Analytics and consent settings we use.
Complianz and Consent Management
We use Complianz to manage the website’s cookies and related consents.
When you visit the website, you can use the cookie banner to choose which types of cookies you accept.
Cookies that are essential for the operation of the website may be used without separate consent. Statistical and other non-essential cookies are used in accordance with your consent choices.
Complianz stores information about your consent choices so that the website can remember your preferences.
Change Cookie Settings
You can review and change your cookie settings or withdraw previously given consent at any time.
You can also delete cookies that have already been stored in your browser through your browser settings. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the operation of some website features.
Cookies in Use
The cookie list below is updated through Complianz and contains the cookies identified on the website, their purposes, and their retention periods.
Contact
If you have any questions about the use of cookies on our website or the processing of personal data, you can contact:
Iris Korkman
iris.korkman[@]helsinkidesignweek.com
Updated 10 August 2026