Cookie Policy

Draft: November 2025

1. Introduction

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This Cookie Policy explains how The Carbon Foundation (“Carbon Foundation”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites and online platforms (together, the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more generally.

By using our Site, you can choose which categories of cookies (other than strictly necessary cookies) you consent to us using via the cookie banner or preference centre. You may change your preferences at any time.

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2. Who we are

The Site is operated by:

The Carbon Foundation (operated by Themis Carbon CY Limited and/or other group entities as applicable)
 

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@thecarbonfoundation.co

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3. 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, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.

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Cookies may be:

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• First-party cookies – set by the website you are visiting.

• Third-party cookies – set by a domain different from the one you are visiting (for example, analytics or advertising providers).

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Cookies can also be:

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• Session cookies – which expire when you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies – which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

We also use technologies similar to cookies, such as pixels, tags and scripts. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies” in this Policy.

4. Why we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies on the Site for the following purposes:

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1. To make the Site work properly

   • Enabling basic functionality, security features and access to secure areas.

2. To understand and improve performance

   • Measuring how visitors use the Site (for example, which pages are visited and how often) so we can improve content and navigation.

3. To remember your preferences

   • Storing choices such as language, cookie consents or previously dismissed notices.

4. To support communications and outreach

   • Where enabled, helping us understand the effectiveness of certain communications or sign-up forms, and to support our business development activities (never in a consumer “adtech” style).

We do not use cookies to sell your personal data.

5. Types of cookies we use

We group our cookies into the following categories. The exact cookies we use may change over time; we will update this Policy periodically.

5.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as:

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• Logging into secure areas

• Setting your privacy preferences

• Filling in forms

You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the Site may not work properly. These cookies do not store information that directly identifies you, except where necessary for security or login functionality.

Legal basis: Our legitimate interests in providing a secure, functioning website; performance of a contract where relevant.

5.2 Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can measure and improve performance. For example, they may:

• Count visits and traffic sources

• Show which pages are most and least popular

• Help us see how visitors move around the Site

We typically use aggregated, anonymised or pseudonymised information. However, some analytics tools may collect identifiers such as your IP address, which may constitute personal data under certain laws.

We only use non-essential analytics cookies with your consent, where required by law.

Examples may include:

• [e.g. _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) or equivalent]

Legal basis: Your consent (where required by EU/UK law); otherwise our legitimate interests in understanding and improving our services.

5.3 Functional cookies

These cookies allow the Site to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages (for example, embedded maps, videos, or certain interactive features).

If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.

Legal basis: Your consent (where required); otherwise our legitimate interests in providing a better user experience.

5.4 Targeting or “profiling-lite” cookies (if used)

We do not operate consumer-style behavioural advertising. However, in some cases we may use limited targeting cookies to:

• Understand which content is most relevant to professional visitors

• Track the effectiveness of campaigns (for example, whether a newsletter link led to a page visit or sign-up)

Any such use will be modest, professional and limited in scope. If we enable this category, we will clearly identify it in the cookie banner and seek your consent where required.

Legal basis: Your consent.

6. Specific cookies used

You should maintain a simple table linked to this Policy, for example:

Example (to be customised)

Cookie NameProviderPurposeTypeExpiryCategory

_cf_bmCloudflareSecurity and traffic managementFirst-party30 minutesStrictly necessary

_gaGoogle AnalyticsSite usage analyticsThird-party2 yearsPerformance

cookie_consentCarbon FoundationStores your cookie preferencesFirst-party6 monthsStrictly necessary

You can either place this table directly in the Policy or on a separate “Cookie Details” page, linked from here.

7. Legal basis and consent

In jurisdictions such as the EU and UK, we rely on:

• Consent for placing or reading non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics, functional, targeting). This is managed through our cookie banner or preference centre.

• Legitimate interests (or equivalent legal basis) for strictly necessary cookies essential to deliver the Site and its security.

You can withdraw or change your consent for non-essential cookies at any time via the cookie banner or settings icon (if available), or by adjusting your browser settings as described below.

8. Managing cookies

You can manage cookies in several ways:

8.1 Through our cookie banner or preference centre

On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner. You can:

• Accept all non-essential cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies (allowing only strictly necessary cookies)

• Customise your choices by category

You can change your preferences at any time by [clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer / re-opening the banner via the icon].

8.2 Through your browser settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• See what cookies are stored and delete them

• Block third-party cookies

• Block cookies from specific websites

• Block all cookies

• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

How you do this depends on your browser. For more information, visit:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer

• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

• Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4468242/microsoft-edge-browsing-data-and-privacy

If you block all cookies (including strictly necessary cookies), some parts of the Site may not function properly.

9. Third-party cookies and links

Some cookies on our Site may be set by third parties (for example, analytics providers, video hosting platforms or security services). We do not control these cookies directly. We encourage you to check the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for more information.

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Our Site may also contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content, security or privacy practices of those third parties. We recommend that you review their policies before providing any personal data or accepting their cookies.

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10. Relationship with our Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains:

• The categories of personal data we collect

• How we use, share and protect that data

• Your rights in respect of your personal data

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, our Privacy Policy will apply in addition to this Policy.

11. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time (for example, if we change the cookies we use or introduce new tools). When we do so, we will:

• Update the “Last updated” date at the top; and

• Where appropriate, present an updated cookie banner or otherwise notify you of material changes.

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