Cookies

According to the law, you must be informed that the website contains cookies, what these are used for and how to opt out of them, so that you can judge whether to consent to cookies or not.

Different types of cookies

A cookie is a small text file that is saved on your computer, either temporarily or permanently, to give you as a visitor access to the different functions on the website. There are two types of cookie and we use both.

A permanent cookie is saved as a file that remains on your computer for a long or short period and is used to save settings and information from one visit to the next. The file can be used, for example, to make it easier for you to use the website, based on your wishes and interests. We do not mainly use this type of cookie on the website lantmateriet.se/sdg.

A session cookie is temporarily saved in the computer memory during the time that you are visiting a website. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. No personal information about you, such as your name or email address, is saved.

Managing your cookies

If you do not wish to accept cookies, your browser can be set so that you automatically decline storage of cookies or you are informed every time a website requests the storage of cookies. Previously stored cookies can also be deleted via the browser. See your browser’s help pages for more information.

Changing your settings for cookies

You can always change your settings for cookies by clicking the link Cookies at the bottom of the page and making a new selection.

These cookies are used on Lantmäteriet’s website

ASP.NET_SessionId: A session cookie that is used for website functionality. No personal data is saved and the cookie disappears when you close the browser.

LMPERSISTANCE: A session cookie that is used for load balancing on the website. No personal data is saved and the cookie disappears when you close the browser.

cookiesConcent: A permanent cookie that is used to save your consent to cookies being used so that the website can function at its best. The consent is saved in the cookie for ten years.

.EPiForm_VisitorIdentifier: This cookie is used when a user sends something in via a form. The cookie enables identification of the submitted form.

.EPiForm_BID: A defined-duration cookie that is used when a user sends something in via a form. The cookie enables identification of the submitted form. The cookie is saved for 90 days.

EPiForm_: A defined-duration cookie that is used to save any non-submitted forms so that the user is able to continue to fill in the form on the next visit. The cookie is saved for 90 days.

Statistical tools

Lantmäteriet’s website uses Matomo to obtain a picture of how visitors use the website. Matomo is used to collect user data, which is necessary for us to be able to develop our website and our services.

Cookies created by Matomo are:

_pk_id.2.fe93: Used to identify the web browser. Permanent cookie that is saved for 13 months.

_pk_ref.2.fe93: Used to save various parameters. Permanent cookie that is saved for 6 months.

_pk_ses.2.fe93: Used to identify the session in the browser. Temporary cookie that is saved for 30 minutes.

The data collected by Matomo is anonymised so that it should never be possible to identify any individual. The data collected by Matomo is saved on Lantmäteriet’s servers.

Cookies used by e-services

Depending on whether you have also visited one or more of the e-services on our subdomains (such as http://subdomain.lantmateriet.se), cookies from the e-services in question can also be shown as long as you remain on the main domain http://www.lantmateriet.se. For more information see the respective e-services.

Cookies from external functions

When linking to external functions such as Youtube, Facebook and LinkedIn, cookies from these websites are introduced. For more information see their websites.

Swedish Post and Telecom Authority, the supervisory authority

The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority, which is the supervisory authority in this area, provides further information about cookies on its website. The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority website (opens in a new window)