Cookie Policy
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and helping with our marketing efforts. We use cookies in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws.
Legal basis for using cookies
We process your data based on the following legal grounds:
- Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) for non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) for essential cookies
- Contractual necessity (Article 6(1)(b) GDPR) for certain essential features
Types of cookies we use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work.
Storage period: Session to 1 year
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our visitors use the site. These cookies collect information about your use of our website, including:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- How you reached our site
- Your approximate location (country/city level only)
- Technical information like browser type and device
All data is collected anonymously and we have enabled IP anonymization. Storage period: Up to 26 months
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Storage period: Up to 13 months
Your rights and choices
Under the GDPR, you have several rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
You can exercise these rights by:
- Using our cookie preference center
- Adjusting your browser settings
- Contacting our Data Protection Officer
International data transfers
Some of our third-party providers may process your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure these transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, including standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our cookie practices or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@c0founders.com
Last updated: December 29, 2024