Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on ecoOops.
Last updated: July 2, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you use our platform and improve your user experience.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage to collect information about your interactions with our ESG reporting platform.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Authentication: Remember your login status and session information
- Security: Protect against CSRF attacks and unauthorized access
- Form data: Preserve form inputs during navigation
- Load balancing: Ensure proper server distribution
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform to improve functionality.
- Google Analytics 4: Website usage statistics and user behavior analysis
- Page views: Track popular content and user paths
- Performance: Monitor site speed and technical issues
- Demographics: General audience insights (anonymized)
Personalization Cookies (Optional)
Remember your preferences to provide a customized experience.
- Theme preferences: Dark/light mode selection
- Language settings: Your preferred interface language
- Dashboard layout: Customized view preferences
- Notification settings: Your communication preferences
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
Currently not used, but may be implemented for targeted content delivery.
- Content recommendations: Suggest relevant ESG insights
- Email targeting: Personalized newsletter content
- Conversion tracking: Measure effectiveness of our content
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use reputable third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device:
Google Analytics
Provides website analytics and user insights
- • _ga, _ga_*, _gid
- • Duration: 2 years (GA), 24 hours (GID)
- • Google Privacy Policy
Vercel Analytics
Website performance and speed insights
- • __vercel_live_token
- • Duration: Session
- • Vercel Privacy Policy
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over which cookies you accept on our platform:
Consent Banner
Use our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website to set your preferences.
Privacy Preferences
Visit our Privacy Preferences page to update your cookie settings at any time.
Browser Settings
Configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Note that this may affect website functionality.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:
| Cookie Type | Retention Period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Authentication, security |
| Preference Cookies | 6 months | Remember settings |
| Analytics Cookies | 2 years (Google) | Usage statistics |
| Consent Cookies | 12 months | Remember preferences |
6. GDPR Compliance
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have specific rights regarding cookies:
- Informed consent: We clearly explain what cookies we use and why
- Granular control: You can accept or reject different types of cookies
- Withdraw consent: Change your mind at any time through privacy preferences
- Data portability: Request your cookie data in a machine-readable format
- Right to be forgotten: Request deletion of your cookie data
Your Rights: To exercise any of these rights or ask questions about our cookie practices, contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected]
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last modified" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through our platform or via email
- Request renewed consent if required by law
- Provide a clear summary of the changes
Your continued use of our platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Privacy inquiries:
[email protected]Data Protection Officer:
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