This Cookie Policy explains how ClimateCrop, Inc. ("ClimateCrop," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at climate-crop.org (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
Please read this policy carefully. By continuing to use our Site after viewing this notice, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our use of cookies as described below. You can withdraw your consent at any time by following the instructions in Section 6 (Managing Your Cookie Preferences).
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website operators to make websites function correctly, work more efficiently, and to provide reporting and analytical information.
Cookies are set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content appears on the page — such as analytics providers or embedded video players ("third-party cookies"). First-party cookies can typically only be read by the site that created them. Third-party cookies can be read by the third party that sets them across any site where they appear.
Cookies perform different functions. Some are necessary for the technical operation of the website. Others allow us to understand how visitors use the Site so that we can improve it. Still others enable features that make your experience more convenient.
Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time:
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
ClimateCrop uses cookies for a range of purposes that help us provide you with a high-quality experience on our Site. Specifically, we use cookies to:
We do not use cookies for advertising, behavioral profiling, or selling personal data to third parties. ClimateCrop is a science and technology company, not an advertising platform. Our use of cookies is strictly limited to what is necessary to operate and improve our informational website.
We categorize the cookies we use according to their purpose:
The following table lists the specific cookies currently set on our Site. Cookie names and durations may be updated as we improve the Site; we will update this Policy accordingly.
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent |
Preference | 1 year | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted / declined) so the banner is not shown on every visit. |
cc_session |
Strictly Necessary | Session | Maintains your session state as you navigate between pages. Deleted when the browser is closed. |
_ga |
Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics identifier used to distinguish unique visitors. Stores a randomly generated client ID. All data is anonymized. |
_ga_* |
Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 session persistence cookie. Maintains session-level tracking for aggregate traffic reporting. |
_gid |
Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours; set on each visit. |
_gat |
Analytics | 1 minute | Used to throttle request rate for Google Analytics. Limits the collection of data on high-traffic sites. |
ls_cookie_pref |
Preference | 6 months | Local storage key (not a cookie) storing your cookie preference banner state. Used as a fallback where cookies are blocked. |
Note: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means the last octet of your IP address is deleted before any data is stored or processed by Google's servers. We do not allow Google to use or share our analytics data for Google's own purposes.
Some cookies on our Site are set by third parties. These third parties may have their own privacy policies governing the use of data collected through their cookies. We encourage you to review those policies. The third parties whose cookies appear on our Site include:
We use Google Analytics 4 to collect aggregate, anonymized statistics about Site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site, which pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to arriving at our Site. We use this information only to improve our Site's content and usability. We do not use Google Analytics to collect any personally identifiable information.
We have configured Google Analytics with the following privacy settings:
Our Site may serve some resources (such as web fonts) from third-party content delivery networks. These providers may set technical cookies necessary to deliver content efficiently. Such cookies do not track user behavior for advertising purposes.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. When you first visit our Site, you are presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
Your preference is stored in your browser's local storage under the key cookie_consent. This storage entry is valid for one year from the date of your choice. After one year, you will be asked to confirm your preferences again.
You may withdraw consent at any time by:
Please note that withdrawing consent to non-essential cookies does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred prior to your withdrawal, nor does it affect processing carried out on the basis of lawful processing grounds other than consent.
In addition to using our consent banner, you can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your experience on our Site and some features may not function correctly.
Instructions for managing cookies in the most common browsers:
Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or allow all cookies. You can also clear existing cookies from this menu.
Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers "Standard," "Strict," and "Custom" protection levels. Under "Custom," you can specify whether to block third-party cookies, tracking cookies, or all cookies.
Go to Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. You can block all cookies, prevent cross-site tracking, or remove existing cookies from specific sites.
Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. Edge allows you to block third-party cookies, clear cookies when the browser closes, and add site exceptions.
On iOS devices, you can manage cookies in Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security. On Android devices, open Chrome and go to Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data or Site settings → Cookies.
For more general information about cookies and instructions for all major browsers, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or www.aboutcookies.org.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no accepted universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and we do not currently alter our data collection and use practices in response to DNT signals.
However, we note that we do not engage in cross-site behavioral tracking or advertising-related tracking regardless of whether a DNT signal is present. Our analytics collection is anonymized and aggregate in nature, and is used exclusively for Site improvement purposes.
If a legally binding standard for DNT interpretation is established, we will update our practices and this Policy accordingly.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law, or improvements to our website. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy. In some circumstances, we may provide more prominent notice or, where required by law, seek your renewed consent.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of our Site following any updates to this Policy constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated terms.
The current version of this Cookie Policy is always available at climate-crop.org/legal/cookies.html. Previous versions of this policy are available upon request by contacting us at the address below.
If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us through any of the following channels:
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom and believe we have not adequately addressed your concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority (Data Protection Authority).
ClimateCrop has designated a privacy contact point responsible for overseeing data protection compliance, including compliance with cookie regulations. You may contact this person directly at [email protected] with the subject line "Data Protection Inquiry."
If you are a resident of the European Union or the European Economic Area, our use of analytics cookies on the basis of your consent is governed by the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national implementing legislation. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) grant you specific rights regarding personal information. For more information about your California privacy rights, please review our Privacy Policy, which includes a dedicated California Rights section. To exercise your rights, please contact [email protected].
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