Cookie Policy Global Energy Label
This cookie policy of Global Energy Label (globalenergylabel.com) explains which cookies we use, why we do so, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy has been drawn up in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. These cookies enable a website to recognize your device and remember certain information, such as your preferences or whether you are already logged in.
In addition to cookies, websites sometimes use similar technologies such as pixels, scripts, and local storage. For simplicity, we refer to all these technologies as “cookies” in this policy.
2. Who is responsible for the use of cookies?
Global Energy Label is the controller for the processing of personal data via cookies on globalenergylabel.com. You can contact us via:
Name: Global Energy Label
Website: globalenergylabel.com
Email address: info@globalenergylabel.com
3. Which types of cookies do we use?
We use three main types of cookies on our website:
3.1 Functional (necessary) cookies
Functional cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website. Without these cookies, you cannot use the site properly. These cookies, for example, store your language preference or ensure that you remain logged in during your visit.
No consent is required for the placement of strictly necessary cookies, but we inform you about them nonetheless.
3.2 Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies help us measure and analyse the use of the website. With this information, we can improve the website and make it more user-friendly. We try to configure these cookies to be as privacy-friendly as possible, for example by anonymising IP addresses where possible.
Analytical cookies, for example, collect information about:
• which pages are visited;
• how long a visitor stays on a page;
• which devices and browsers are used;
• whether error messages occur.
3.3 Marketing and tracking cookies
Marketing and tracking cookies are used to track visitors across various websites. The purpose is to display advertisements tailored to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
These cookies can, for example, be placed by advertising or social media partners. Through these parties, additional data may also be shared with us, depending on your settings with these parties.
4. Overview of cookies and retention periods
The overview below provides a general picture of the types of cookies we (may) use, the purposes, and the usual retention periods. The exact overview may change if we adjust or optimise our services. You can find the most up-to-date information in the cookie preference tool (if available) during your first visit or via the cookie settings on the website.
Functional cookies
Purpose: to ensure the basic operation of the website, such as remembering your cookie preferences, language settings, or login status.
Retention period: usually session-based (deleted after closing the browser) up to a maximum of 1 year, depending on the cookie.
Analytical cookies
Purpose: to gain insight into the use of the website so that we can improve its performance and content.
Retention period: generally between 1 day and 2 years, depending on the analytics tool used and its settings.
Marketing and tracking cookies
Purpose: to display relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness, including via third parties such as advertising networks or social media.
Retention period: generally between a few days and a maximum of 13 months, depending on the party placing the cookie.
5. Legal basis for the use of cookies
For functional cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in offering a properly functioning and secure website.
For analytical and marketing cookies, we request your prior consent where legally required. You can withdraw or change this consent at any time via the cookie settings.
6. Managing, refusing, or deleting cookies
On your first visit to our website, you will (if technically configured) be asked to make a choice regarding the use of cookies. There you can indicate which non-essential cookies you do or do not accept.
In addition, you can manage cookies in the following ways:
Via the cookie settings on our website
If available, you can adjust your preferences via the cookie settings or the cookie banner. You can then, for example, enable or disable analytical or marketing cookies.
Via your browser settings
You can set your browser so that cookies are not stored, that you receive a notification when a cookie is placed, or that all cookies are deleted when you close the browser. How you do this differs per browser. Consult the help function of your browser for this (for example Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Please note that some parts of the website may not function properly if you block or delete all cookies.
7. Sharing data with third parties
Some cookies are placed by third parties, such as analytics or advertising partners. These parties may act as processors or as joint controllers. With parties that process data on our behalf, we conclude data processing agreements to ensure an appropriate level of protection.
When cookies may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we implement appropriate safeguards where possible, such as the use of standard contractual clauses or equivalent mechanisms, or we limit the use of such services.
8. Your rights regarding cookies and personal data
Insofar as personal data is processed through cookies, you have certain rights under the GDPR, such as the right of access, rectification, restriction, erasure, and data portability. You can also object to certain processing activities, for example profiling for marketing purposes.
You can exercise your rights by contacting us at info@globalenergylabel.com. We may ask you for additional information to verify your identity.
9. Changes to this cookie policy
We may amend this cookie policy from time to time, for example if our services or applicable legislation change. The most current version can always be found on globalenergylabel.com. We recommend that you consult this policy regularly so that you stay informed of any changes.
10. Questions or complaints
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or about this cookie policy, or if you wish to lodge a complaint, please contact us at:
Email address: info@globalenergylabel.com
If we are unable to resolve the matter with you, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority in your country. In the Netherlands, this is the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
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