Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 19, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
GreenPower Network uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. We use different types of cookies for various purposes as outlined below.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples of Necessary Cookies:
- site_session - Maintains your session while browsing
- cookie_preferences - Stores your cookie preferences
- security_token - Protects against cross-site request forgery
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Examples of Analytics Cookies:
- _ga - Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique users
- _ga_* - Google Analytics: Maintains session state
- _gid - Google Analytics: Distinguishes unique users
- analytics_enabled - Tracks if analytics are enabled
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing campaigns. They track visitors across websites and help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Examples of Marketing Cookies:
- _fbp - Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and audience building
- _fbc - Facebook: Stores browser information
- marketing_enabled - Tracks if marketing cookies are enabled
4. Cookie Duration
Cookies are set for different durations depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
- Necessary Cookies: 1 day to 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: Up to 26 months
- Marketing Cookies: 30 days to 2 years
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Our Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie preference center, which appears when you first visit our website. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie category
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set preferences for specific websites
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:
6.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website.
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
- Data collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, user demographics
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
6.2 Social Media Plugins
Our website may include social media buttons and plugins from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These may set cookies when you interact with them.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Forms may not submit correctly
- Preferences may not be saved
- Some interactive features may not work
- We cannot provide personalized content
8. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may collect personal data. Our use of this data is governed by our Privacy Policy. We process cookie data based on:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interests: For website functionality and security
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Displaying a notification on our website
10. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies that collect personal data:
- Right to be informed: About cookie use (this policy)
- Right to access: Information about cookies and data collected
- Right to rectification: Correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Deletion of cookie data
- Right to object: To cookie use based on legitimate interests
- Right to withdraw consent: For consent-based cookies
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +44 20 7123 4567
- Address: 123 Digital Street, London, SW1A 1AA, United Kingdom
12. Useful Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy: