This Cookie Policy explains how Ecodrain ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at ecodrain.world. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process personal data.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or until they expire) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage. These technologies function similarly to cookies and are covered by this policy.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookies and related technologies on this website is:
- Ecodrain
- 1439 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
- Phone: +1 415-932-6185
- Email: hello@ecodrain.world
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided.
Examples of strictly necessary cookies on our website include:
- Cookie consent preference storage to remember your cookie choices
- Session management cookies for secure navigation
- Security cookies to prevent fraudulent use of login credentials
Legal basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate operation of our website and do not require consent under GDPR/ePrivacy regulations.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. This data helps us improve website structure, content relevance, and overall user experience.
Information collected may include:
- Number of visitors and page views
- Time spent on pages and navigation paths
- Geographic region (country or city level)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Referring website or search terms
Analytics cookies are only activated when you provide consent through our cookie consent banner or cookie settings panel. Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display advertisements that are relevant and engaging. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. These cookies collect information about your browsing habits to build a profile of your interests.
Marketing cookies may be used to:
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
- Deliver content tailored to your demonstrated interests
- Enable social media sharing functionality
Marketing cookies are only activated when you provide explicit consent. Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
4. Detailed Cookie List
The following table describes the specific cookies that may be used on our website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
- tdde_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preferences. Duration: 12 months. Provider: Ecodrain.
Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
- _ga — Distinguishes unique users for analytics purposes. Duration: 2 years. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).
- _gid — Distinguishes unique users for analytics purposes. Duration: 24 hours. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).
Marketing Cookies (Consent Required)
- _fbp — Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements. Duration: 3 months. Provider: Meta (if enabled).
- ads_session — Tracks ad campaign performance. Duration: Session. Provider: Advertising partner (if enabled).
Please note that the specific cookies in use may change as we update our website and services. We will update this policy accordingly.
5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookie categories including analytics and marketing
- Reject: Disable analytics and marketing cookies, keeping only strictly necessary cookies
- Cookie Settings: Customize your preferences by toggling individual cookie categories
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Common browser cookie management resources:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your user experience.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics and advertising cookies, you may also use industry opt-out tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page. These tools allow you to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. Third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information.
Third-party services that may set cookies on our website include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms, but only when you have consented to the relevant cookie category.
7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, our website may use local storage and session storage to store data locally on your device. Local storage persists until explicitly deleted, while session storage is cleared when you close your browser. We use local storage primarily to store your cookie consent preferences and improve website performance.
8. Data Retention for Cookie Data
Cookie data retention periods vary depending on the type of cookie:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Duration as specified in the cookie list above, typically session to 12 months
- Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months from collection, where consented
- Marketing cookies: Up to 13 months from collection, where consented
- Consent preference records: 12 months from the date consent was given or updated
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR and other applicable data protection laws, you have rights regarding data collected through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing. You also have the right to withdraw consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences through our cookie settings panel or browser settings. For more information about your rights, see our Privacy Policy.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our practices, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Ecodrain
- 1439 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, United States
- Phone: +1 415-932-6185
- Email: hello@ecodrain.world