Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 15, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Green EnergyX ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website green-energyx.com (the "Service"). This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services used on the website

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Necessary Cookies Details:

  • Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
  • Session Management: Maintains your session across pages
  • Security: Protects against cross-site request forgery
  • Load Balancing: Ensures optimal website performance

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Analytics Cookies Details:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, page views, and user behavior
  • Performance Monitoring: Identifies technical issues and loading times
  • Content Analytics: Measures content engagement and popularity
  • User Journey Analysis: Understands how users navigate our site

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other websites.

Marketing Cookies Details:

  • Retargeting: Shows relevant ads on other websites
  • Social Media Integration: Enables sharing and social media features
  • Newsletter Optimization: Improves email marketing effectiveness
  • Affiliate Tracking: Tracks referrals from partner websites

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies. These include:

4.1 Google Services

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance measurement
  • Google Fonts: Web font delivery service
  • reCAPTCHA: Spam and bot protection for forms

4.2 Social Media Platforms

  • Facebook: Social sharing and analytics
  • Twitter: Social sharing functionality
  • LinkedIn: Professional networking integration
  • Instagram: Visual content sharing

4.3 Email Marketing

  • Mailchimp/Similar Services: Newsletter management and analytics
  • Email Tracking: Delivery and engagement monitoring

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Cookie Consent and Management

5.1 Your Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories
  • Necessary Only: Accept only essential cookies
  • Customize: Choose specific cookie categories

5.2 Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer
  • Contacting us directly at [email protected]
  • Managing cookies through your browser settings

5.3 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only first-party cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Note: Disabling necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Click "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button → Options/Preferences
  2. Select "Privacy & Security"
  3. Under "Cookies and Site Data," adjust your settings

Safari

  1. Safari → Preferences
  2. Click the "Privacy" tab
  3. Adjust your cookie settings

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
  3. Manage your cookie preferences

7. Mobile Device Cookie Management

iOS (Safari)

  1. Settings → Safari
  2. Scroll to "Privacy & Security"
  3. Adjust "Block All Cookies" or other preferences

Android (Chrome)

  1. Chrome app → Three dots menu → Settings
  2. Site settings → Cookies
  3. Adjust your cookie preferences

8. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Necessary Cookies: Session-based or up to 12 months
  • Analytics Cookies: 26 months (Google Analytics standard)
  • Marketing Cookies: 6-24 months depending on the service
  • Consent Cookies: 12 months or until you change preferences

Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until their expiration date or until you manually delete them.

9. Other Tracking Technologies

Besides cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

9.1 Web Beacons

Small graphic images used to track user interactions with emails and web pages.

9.2 Local Storage

Browser storage technology that retains data locally on your device.

9.3 Session Storage

Temporary storage that exists only for the duration of your browser session.

9.4 Pixels and Tags

Code snippets that collect information about your interactions with our website.

10. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect data collected through cookies:

  • Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted in transit and at rest
  • Access Controls: Limited access to cookie data on a need-to-know basis
  • Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information
  • Regular Audits: Periodic review of cookie usage and security measures

11. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • European Commission adequacy decisions
  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Binding Corporate Rules
  • Certification schemes

12. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Danish data protection law, you have rights regarding cookie data:

  • Right to Information: This Cookie Policy provides transparency about our cookie usage
  • Right to Consent: You can grant or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
  • Right of Access: Request information about cookies set on your device
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data
  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format

13. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie usage
  • New third-party services
  • Legal or regulatory requirements
  • Technical improvements

When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date
  • Notify newsletter subscribers
  • Request new consent if required by law
  • Post notices on our website

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +45 33 12 45 67

Mail:
Green EnergyX - Privacy Officer
Vesterbrogade 42, 3rd Floor
1620 Copenhagen V
Denmark

15. Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences using the controls below:

Click the button above to review and update your cookie settings.

16. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy: