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Cookies & Tracking Policy

Last Updated: May 22, 2024

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Our Sustainable Data Commitment: At Verdantix, sustainability extends to how we handle your digital footprint. We minimize tracking to only what is strictly necessary for security, core functionality, and improving our green technology solutions. We prioritize privacy by design and purpose limitation.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide a seamless, secure, and personalized experience. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and, where permitted, select third-party cookies to enhance our services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their function and necessity:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, user authentication, and session management. These cannot be disabled as our services rely on them.

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use anonymized analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. This data helps us optimize our green tech content, improve site speed, and ensure our digital infrastructure is as energy-efficient as our physical solutions.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language, region) to provide a more personalized experience when you return to Verdantix.

2.4 Targeting & Advertising Cookies

We do not use third-party tracking cookies for behavioral advertising or profiling. We believe in transparent, consent-first interactions and avoid invasive ad-tech practices.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Category	Duration
`_session_id`	Identifies your session securely across pages.	Necessary	Session
`_csrf_token`	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks.	Necessary	Session
`_verdantix_prefs`	Stores your UI preferences and cookie consent status.	Functional	1 Year
`_ga`	Google Analytics: Tracks unique visitors anonymously.	Analytics	2 Years
`_gat`	Google Analytics: Throttles request rate.	Analytics	1 Minute

3. Third-Party Services

We utilize select third-party providers that adhere to strict privacy standards:

Google Analytics: Used for anonymized traffic analysis. We have enabled IP anonymization and disabled ad personalization.
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Set minimal cookies to deliver content efficiently and reduce energy consumption across global servers.

4. Managing Your Preferences

You have full control over cookies. You can manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies.
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies.
Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions.

Please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our site, particularly secure login features and dashboard access.

5. Updates to This Policy

As we evolve our green tech solutions and digital infrastructure, we may update this policy. We will notify users of significant changes via our website or direct communication. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Questions About Our Data Practices?

If you have concerns regarding cookies, tracking, or our sustainability commitments, please reach out to our DPO.

✉️ Contact Data Protection Officer