The Swedish Club Disclaimer and Cookie Policy
Legal disclaimer
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Cookie Policy
We at Swedish Club (“the Club”, “we” or “us”) use cookies when you visit www.swedishclub.com, or when you log in to scol.swedishclub.com or scids.swedishclub.com (Charterers’ Declaration). In this cookie policy we inform you about our use of cookies and how you can avoid them. In the cookie banner at www.swedishclub.com, SCOL and SCIDS (the “Cookie Banner”) and last in this cookie policy we have listed the names, storage periods and third parties according to our knowledge. You are free to contact us if you have questions regarding our usage of cookies.
| To summarize – why do we use cookies? If you consent, we use cookies to improve the website and to improve SCOL and SCIDS through analyse of how it is used. If you use the website, we also use necessary cookies and other tracking technology which do not require consent to: Make the website function properly, Remeber your choices, Collect viewing statistics of video usage, and Display the digital magazine and collect statistics on the number of views. If you receive our newsletter, we also use other tracking technologies to understand engegement and improve the relevance of our communications. If you visit scol.swedishclub.com or scids.swedishclub.com, we also use cookies to: Enable you to log in to SCOL or SCIDS, Remember your choices, and Display interactive maps. Click on the subjects below to find more detailed information about our use of cookies. |
You can make choices to avoid the cookies we use.
- Through the settings in your browser, you can block certain types of cookies. If you do so, your browser will automatically deny storage of these cookies or inform you each time that a server requests to use such cookies.
- In the Cookie Banner, you can choose not to consent to our use of certain cookies and withdraw your consent at any time. You can withdraw your consent through our cookie banner at the website.
- After using www.swedishclub.com, SCOL, or SCIDS, you can review and delete any persistent cookies stored in your browser. To help you do this, we have, when possible, listed the names of each cookie in the Cookie Banner and last in this cookie policy.
You can delete some cookies in your browser. If you block or delete cookies necessary for the functionality of www.swedishclub.com, SCOL or SCIDS, all functions will not work as intended and you will not be able to use all functions. Below, we explain what happens if you block or delete different cookies.
How to contact the Club or competent supervisory authorities
Sveriges Ångfartygs Assurans Förening (the Swedish Club), a legal entity incorporated in Sweden with company registration number 557206-5265, is responsible for the use of cookies as described in this cookie policy.
You may send an e-mail to dataprivacy@swedishclub.com or send a mail to the Swedish Club, Box 171, 401 22 Göteborg should you have any questions relating to cookies or should you wish to exercise any of your rights.
If you want to make a complaint regarding our use of cookies, you can contact any supervisory authority. The supervisory authority in Sweden is the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (Post- och telestyrelsen, “PTS”).
In addition to traditional cookies, our websites use similar technologies that either store or access information on your device. These include:
- Cookies:
- Persistent Cookies – Remain stored between sessions for remembering preferences or login status.
- Session Cookies – Deleted when you close your browser; used for temporary functionality.
- Local/Session Storage:
Used to store settings (e.g., interface preferences or video playback position). - Embedded Third-Party Scripts:
Services such as Algolia (search), Wistia (video), and Paperturn (flipbooks) may use cookie-less technologies to track usage. - Web Beacons/Tracking Pixels:
Tiny invisible images used to measure engagement without storing cookies. - Security & Performance Tools:
Services like Infoblox may assign temporary session identifiers to protect against spam and improve load speed.
Note: Some of these technologies are not controllable via your browser’s cookie settings, but may be managed using privacy features, browser extensions, or add-ons. The usage period for each cookie is listed in the Cookie Banner and last in this cookie policy
To protect your privacy, we have taken measures to avoid identifying you when you use the www.swedishclub.com, SCOL and SCIDS. For instance, when possible, we only use an encrypted version of your IP address. When we process information that can be connected to you as an individual – directly or indirectly – we will inform you about this in our privacy policies. You will find
We primarily use standard “http cookies”, but also make use of more advanced technology from third-parties as e.g. Google. These third-parties will use the information collected for their own purposes. Below, we have indicated when this is the case and referred to where you can get more information about their use of cookies and what information these third-parties collect. You will find more detailed information in our Cookie Banner and last in this cookie policy.
The use of third-party services means that your personal data, in some cases, is at risk of being transferred outside the EU/EEA. In our privacy policy, we also explain what it means for the information to be transferred outside the EU/EEA.
Cookies we use if you give your consent
The following cookies are only used if you have given us your consent, i.e. they are not strictly essential. You can withdraw your consent at any time. You will see the names and the usage periods for statistics and marketing cookies in our Cookie Banner.
| Statistics – Analyse how www.swedishclub.com is used |
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| To improve www.swedishclub.comwe use cookies from the analytics services Google Analytics and Hotjar. The cookies from all such services use a random ID for your device to distinguish you as a vistor, that way we cab recognise patterns in your usage. The analytics services we use collects information about your encrypted IP address, your location and other information on how you use www.swedishclub.com, e.g. what you click on. The information collected is used to optimize functioning and loading speed as well as to modify the www.swedishclub.com to become better adapted to our users. You can avoid cookiesfrom Google Analytics by downloading and installing this browser program. You can avoid cookies from Hotjar by enabling the “Do Not Track” setting in your browser. |
| If you block/delete the above cookies, we will have less data to develop www.swedishclub.com |
Cookies that are essential
www.swedishclub.com make use of the cookies below to function. These cookies are necessary for us to provide the www.swedishclub.com you have explicitly requested and therefore your consent is not required for our use of these cookies.
Some of these are technical functionality cookies that do not have a name, i.e. not shown in our Cookie Banner. See more information about the other types of technology under the heading “Other Tracking Technologies”.
| NECESSARY – For the functionality |
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| To technically make www.swedishclub.com work in a satisfying and secure manner we use cookies to enable us to keep track of your session and authenticate your device. We do this with the help of technology similar to cookies and with the help of a cookie from Infoblox (which provide a secure website). These cookies create a unique ID for your session to avoid spam and ensure sufficient security by recognizing your device during the visit. |
| To have a functioning search engine on www.swedishclub.com we use Algolia. This cookie gathers information about which searches that are made. However, such information is not stored by us. We use Algolia to enable fast search functionality on our website. This service does not set cookies or store information on your device. |
| To display interactive maps on www.swedishclub.com, we use cookies from Google to ensure the map loads correctly and supports location-based searches for our correspondents. |
| If you block/delete these cookies, www.swedishclub.com will not function the way it is intended to. |
| NECESSARY – To remember your choices |
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| To remember if you have chosen to consent to our use of cookies we use our own cookie and a cookie from Cookiebot which gathers and remembers information about your choice. |
| If you block/delete these cookies, we cannot remember your choices and will need to collect new information when you visit us next time. |
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, www.swedishclub.com uses other tracking technologies such as web beacons, local storage, and embedded scripts to ensure the website functions securely and efficiently. These technologies are necessary for us to provide the services you have explicitly requested and therefore do not require your consent.
Certain technologies operate in the background and are not listed in our Cookie Banner, but they support basic functionality, performance, and security.
In addition to what is stated in the tables below, we also use this type of technology for the purposes stated under the heading “Cookies that are essential”.
| Other Tracking Technologies used on the website |
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| We embed videos using Wistia. Playing a video does not require cookies, but Wistia does place tracking elements, such as web beacons to collect viewing statistics on the number of plays. |
| We use Paperturn to display our digital magazines and annual reports as interactive flipbooks. While the flipbook works without cookies, Paperturn may set cookies to collect statistics, such as how many times a publication has been accessed. Paperturn does place tracking elements, similar to cookies, such as web beacons to collect statistics on the number of views. |
In addition to cookies, we also use other tracking technologies to ensure that our newsletters function securely and efficiently. These technologies are necessary for us to provide the services you have explicitly requested and therefore do not require your consent.
These technologies operate in the background and are not listed in our Cookie Banner.
| Other Tracking Technologies used in newsletters |
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| Our digital newsletters do not use cookies. However, they include tracking technologies such as web beacons (also known as tracking pixels). These technologies allow us to collect statistics, such as how many recipients opened the newsletter or clicked on a specific link. This helps us understand engagement and improve the relevance of our communications — without storing any information on your device. |
Cookies we use if you give consent
The following cookies are only used if you have given us your consent, i.e. they are not strictly essential. You can withdraw your consent at any time. You will see the names and the usage periods for statistics and marketing cookies in our Cookie Banner.
| STATISTICS – Analyse how scol.swedishclub.com and scids.swedishclub.com are used |
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| Purpose |
| To improve SCOL and SCIDS we use cookies from e.g. the analytics services Google Analytics. The cookies from all such services use a random ID for your device to distinguish you as a visitor, that way we can recognise patterns in your usage. The analytics services we use collects information about your IP address, your location and other information on how you use SCOL and SCIDS, e.g. what you click on. The information collected is used to optimize functioning and loading speed as well as to modify SCOL and SCIDS to become better adapted to our users. You can avoid cookiesfrom Google Analytics by downloading and installing this browser program. |
| If you block/delete the above cookies, we will have less data to develop SCOL and SCIDS. |
Cookies that are essential
SCOL and SCIDS make use of the cookies below to function. These cookies are necessary for us to provide the scol.swedishclub.com and scids.swedishclub.com that you have explicitly requested and therefore your consent is not required for our use of these cookies.
Some of these are technical functionality cookies that do not have a name, i.e. not shown in our Cookie Banner.
| NECESSARY – For you to be able to login to SCOL or SCIDS |
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| Purpose |
| To remember that you have logged in and keep you logged in to SCOL or SCIDS. These cookies gather information about your login session, such as a session ID and authentication token, to ensure secure and continuous access during your visit. |
| If you block/delete these cookies, you will need to login again. |
| NECESSARY – To remember your choices |
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| To remember if you have chosen to consent to our use of cookies we use our own cookie and a cookie from Cookiebot which gathers and remembers information about your choice. |
| If you block/delete these cookies, we cannot remember your choices and will need to collect new information when you visit us next time. |
| NECESSARY – For the functionality |
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| To display interactive maps on scol.swedishclub.com, we use cookies from Google to ensure the map loads correctly and displays specific information to your account. |
| If you block/delete these cookies, www.scol.swedishclub.com will not function the way it is intended to. |
Detailed information about cookies and your consent
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