CarbonAnalytics Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how CarbonAnalytics ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and platform. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: CarbonAnalytics provides carbon accounting software tools and methodologies. We are NOT professional carbon accountants, auditors, or verifiers. Users are solely responsible for data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and independent verification of all carbon calculations.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

We may update this policy periodically. Check this page regularly for the latest information.

Purpose: Necessary for basic website functionality Duration: Session or up to 1 year Examples: • Authentication tokens • Session identifiers • Security features • Load balancing Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for service provision)

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website Duration: Up to 2 years Examples: • Google Analytics • Platform usage metrics • Error tracking • Performance monitoring Legal Basis: Consent (where required) or legitimate interest

Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings Duration: Up to 1 year Examples: • Language preferences • Dashboard customization • Accessibility settings • Theme preferences Legal Basis: Consent or legitimate interest

Purpose: Deliver relevant advertisements and content Duration: Up to 13 months Examples: • LinkedIn Insight Tag • Facebook Pixel • Google Ads • Retargeting pixels Legal Basis: Consent

We use various first-party cookies to enable essential functionality and improve your experience. These may include: Session Management: User authentication and session handling (Session/Persistent, Essential) User Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences (Up to 1 year, Functional) Security: Fraud prevention and security features (Session/Persistent, Essential) Analytics: Usage analytics and platform improvement (Up to 2 years, Analytics) Consent Management: Remember your cookie preferences (Up to 1 year, Essential)

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services are subject to their own privacy policies: Analytics Services: Website and platform analytics (Refer to third-party provider policies) Customer Support: Chat and support functionality (Refer to third-party provider policies) Marketing Services: Marketing automation and advertising (Refer to third-party provider policies) Payment Processing: Secure payment handling (Refer to third-party provider policies) Note: Specific cookie names and third-party services may change as we update our platform. Current cookie information can be viewed through your browser's developer tools or cookie management settings.

• Maintaining your logged-in status • Remembering items in your cart • Enabling security features • Load balancing across servers • Preventing fraud and abuse

• Understanding which features are most popular • Identifying technical issues • Measuring website performance • Testing new features and improvements

• Customizing your dashboard • Remembering your preferences • Providing relevant content • Tailoring the user experience

• Showing relevant advertisements • Measuring ad campaign effectiveness • Retargeting website visitors • Providing social media integration

We provide a cookie consent manager where you can: • View categories of cookies used on our site • Enable or disable cookie categories where legally permitted • Update your preferences at any time • Learn more about each cookie category's purpose Access the consent manager through the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or through your account settings.

You can control cookies through your browser settings: Chrome: 1. Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies 2. Choose your preferred cookie settings Firefox: 1. Settings > Privacy & Security 2. Adjust cookie and site data settings Safari: 1. Preferences > Privacy 2. Manage website data and cookies Edge: 1. Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions 2. Configure cookie preferences

For behavioral advertising cookies: • Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: http://optout.networkadvertising.org/ • Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out: http://optout.aboutads.info/ • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://youronlinechoices.eu/

On mobile devices, you can: • Reset your advertising identifier • Enable "Limit Ad Tracking" (iOS) • Turn off "Ads Personalization" (Android)

Disabling essential cookies will significantly impact website functionality: • Unable to stay logged in • Lost shopping cart contents • Reduced security features • Impaired website performance

Disabling non-essential cookies may result in: • Less personalized experience • Repeated requests for preferences • Less relevant advertising • Limited analytics insights

We implement security measures to protect cookie data: • Secure transmission (HTTPS/TLS) • HttpOnly flags where appropriate • Secure cookie attributes • Enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure security • Regular security assessments and monitoring • Industry-standard cloud security practices

Cookies are automatically deleted when they expire or when you clear your browser data.

We process cookie data in accordance with UK GDPR requirements: • Lawful basis for processing • Transparent information provision • Respect for individual rights • Data minimization principles

We comply with UK ePrivacy regulations: • Consent for non-essential cookies • Clear information about cookie purposes • Easy consent withdrawal mechanisms

For users outside the UK, we comply with applicable local privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional requirements.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites with their own cookie policies. We're not responsible for their cookie practices or service availability.

Third-party embedded content (videos, social media widgets) may set their own cookies subject to their privacy policies. Service availability of embedded content depends on third-party providers.

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We don't knowingly use cookies to collect data from children under 16.

Parents can use browser controls and parental software to manage their children's online privacy.

We'll notify you of significant changes to this Cookie Policy through: • Website banners or notifications • Email notifications (where you've provided consent) • Updated consent managers • Account dashboard notifications

Before implementing new cookie categories that require consent, we'll update our consent mechanisms and notify users appropriately. Essential cookies may be added as needed for platform functionality.

For cookie-related questions: • Email: privacy@carbonanalytics.com • Subject line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"

To exercise your privacy rights related to cookies, contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@carbonanalytics.com.