Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how CleanWave ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy is effective as of May 9, 2025 and was last updated on May 9, 2025.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies help websites recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Key Points About Cookies

  • Cookies are stored in your browser and contain a small amount of data specific to a particular website or server.
  • They are not programs and cannot execute code or deliver viruses to your device.
  • Most cookies have an expiration date, after which they are automatically removed from your device.
  • You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Understanding these categories will help you make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.

Essential Cookies

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

Always Active

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve our website and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Data Collection & Storage

The information collected through cookies may include:

  • IP address and approximate location (country or city level)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Pages you viewed and time spent on those pages
  • Links you clicked and actions you took on our website
  • Referral source (how you reached our website)

Cookie Retention Periods

Cookies can be classified by their duration:

Session Cookies

These are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They help us track your movements from page to page so you don't have to provide the same information repeatedly.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and settings for future visits and enable us to provide you with a more personalized experience.

The specific retention period for each cookie can be found in the detailed cookie tables in the "Types of Cookies We Use" section above.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may collect your data and use it for their own purposes. We do not control these third-party cookies, so we encourage you to check the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use your data.

Third Party Purpose Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Website analytics and performance measurement Privacy Policy
Facebook Social media integration and advertising Privacy Policy
LinkedIn Social media integration and professional networking Privacy Policy
Google DoubleClick Advertising and remarketing Privacy Policy

Managing Your Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website and through your browser settings.

Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences on our website by using the cookie consent tool. You can access this at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" button below.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The following links provide information on how to modify your cookie settings in the most popular browsers:

Please Note

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly. In particular, if you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of our website.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar data protection laws, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access

You have the right to request information about the personal data we hold about you.

Right to Rectification

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

Right to Erasure

You have the right to request that we delete your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Restriction

You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

Right to Object

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes to this policy, we will revise the "last updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

If we make significant changes to this policy, we will notify you by posting a notice on our website or by sending you a notification directly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the information below:

Company Name

Circular Clean-Wave.org Ltd

Address

71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom, WC2H 9JQ

Email

privacy@cleanwave.org

Phone

+44 7400 130 175