In this cookie policy, you will find answers to which cookies GS1 uses on gs1.se, what they do, and how we use the data we collect. We value your privacy and strive to protect your personal data and comply with applicable data protection laws and regulations. GS1 may make changes to this policy.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file sent from a web server and stored on your device. It allows the website you visit to collect certain information for the website owner or a third party. Through your browser settings, you can choose whether and how cookies should be stored on your computer, as well as delete previously saved cookies. More information about cookies is available on the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority’s website. For non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent. This consent can be withdrawn at any time by clicking on “Manage consent.”
Why cookies?
Our website works best when you allow us to use cookies. When you visit our website, we may send and store a cookie on the device you use (desktop, mobile, or tablet). Some cookies are necessary for GS1 to provide a certain service on the website. The information from cookies is also used to improve and customize the website’s functions by remembering your behavior on the site, including information about user settings and how the website is used. Your IP address, which is personal data, is also processed. GS1 Sweden AB, org.nr 556667-6770, is the data controller for the processing of personal data in connection with necessary cookies. Read more about our processing of your personal data and your rights in our privacy policy.
Below is a list of the cookies we use on gs1.se, their function, storage duration, and whether the information may be disclosed to a third party.
Necessary cookies
| Name | Function of the cookie | Storage duration | Disclosure of information to third parties |
|---|
| wpwpml_current_language | Saves your language settings to display the website in the correct language. | 24 hours | No |
| _icl_current_language | Saves your language settings to display the website in the correct language. | 24 hours | No |
Non-essential cookies
| Name | Function of the cookie | Storage duration | Disclosure of information to third parties |
|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, CONSENT | Third-party cookie that saves your preferences when playing YouTube videos and is used to detect and resolve issues with YouTube integration. | 6 months | Yes, YouTube (Google) has access to the information collected by the cookie. |
| YSC | Third-party cookie that ensures requests related to YouTube video playback are made by you and not someone else. This cookie prevents malicious sites from acting on your behalf without your knowledge. | Deleted when you close your browser (session cookie) | Yes, YouTube (Google) has access to the information collected by the cookie. |
| vuid | Third-party cookie used to analyze user behavior in relation to Vimeo videos. | 2 years | Yes, Vimeo has access to the information collected by the cookie. |
| _utmt_player | Third-party cookie that stores and tracks audience reach regarding Vimeo videos. | 10 minutes | Yes, Vimeo has access to the information collected by the cookie. |
On gs1.se, content can be embedded from YouTube and Vimeo. YouTube and Vimeo place cookies on your browser when you click on embedded content from YouTube or Vimeo on gs1.se. Your consent is obtained for these cookies, and your consent can be withdrawn at any time by clicking on “Manage consent.” If you do not consent to these cookies, you will not be able to play embedded content from YouTube and Vimeo on gs1.se. GS1 does not have access to, nor can it control, these cookies or the personal data and information that may be collected. Therefore, you need to check YouTube’s and Vimeo’s websites for more information on how they handle cookies, what information they collect, and how you can remove any third-party cookies.
Other cookies
GS1 uses technologies similar to cookies called Local Storage and Session Storage on GS1.se. They are used to remember the choices you have made regarding cookies, do not transfer any information to third parties, and are not used to track you.
If you have questions regarding the cookies used on our website, please contact us.
This policy was updated 2025-03-05.