1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage, which serve similar functions to cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential functionality: To make our website work properly
- Performance analysis: To understand how visitors use our site
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing: To show you relevant advertisements and content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without severely affecting the site's functionality.
Examples of Necessary Cookies:
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
- Load balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
- Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website functionality)
Duration: Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies last up to 1 year
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website usage analysis and improvement
- Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources
- Retention: 26 months
- Opt-out: Available through our cookie settings or Google's opt-out tool
Legal basis: Consent
Third party: Google LLC
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
Examples of Functional Cookies:
- Language preferences: Remember your preferred language
- Form data: Save information you've entered in forms
- Accessibility settings: Remember accessibility preferences
- Newsletter preferences: Remember subscription choices
Legal basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 2 years
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies:
- Google Ads: Show relevant advertisements on Google and partner sites
- Facebook Pixel: Track conversions and create custom audiences
- LinkedIn Insights: Measure campaign performance and website visitors
- Remarketing: Show ads to previous website visitors
Legal basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 2 years
4. Cookie Management
4.1 Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best experience
- Only Necessary: Only essential cookies will be used
- Custom Settings: Choose which categories of cookies to allow
4.2 Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
- Using the cookie management tool that appears on your first visit
- Contacting us directly at [email protected]
4.3 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
5. Third-Party Cookies
5.1 External Services
Our website uses services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
- Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing
- Google Maps: Location services and mapping
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Social Media Platforms
- Facebook: Social sharing and advertising
- Twitter: Social sharing and engagement
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and advertising
Each platform has its own privacy policy and cookie management options.
6. Cookie Lifespan
6.1 Session Cookies
- Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Used for essential website functionality
- Cannot be disabled without affecting site operation
6.2 Persistent Cookies
- Remain on your device for a specified period
- Duration varies from days to years depending on purpose
- Can be deleted manually through browser settings
7. International Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers are based outside the UK/EU. When cookies involve international data transfers, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
- Adequacy decisions by UK/EU authorities
- Standard contractual clauses
- Binding corporate rules
- Certification schemes
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Post the updated policy on our website
- Update the "Last modified" date
- Notify users through our cookie banner if required
- Request new consent for additional cookie categories
9. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Data Protection Team
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 7946 0958
Address: Descigiust Green Energy Ltd, 152 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5LB
10. Useful Links
Cookie Settings
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the controls below: