Cookies Policy

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Verdant Fund Limited uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

We are committed to being transparent about our use of cookies and giving you control over which cookies we place on your device.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions taken on the site.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• To ensure our website functions properly and securely
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how visitors interact with our site
• To analyze website performance and improve user experience
• To deliver relevant content and communications

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or navigating the site.

Examples:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Cookie consent preferences

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Legal Basis: Strictly necessary for website functionality

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Examples:

• Page view tracking
• Time spent on pages
• Navigation paths
• Browser and device information

Duration: Up to 2 years

Legal Basis: Your consent

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing more relevant content.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Region selection
• Display preferences

Duration: Up to 1 year

Legal Basis: Your consent or legitimate interests

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

Examples:

• Advertising tracking
• Campaign measurement
• Retargeting cookies

Duration: Up to 2 years

Legal Basis: Your explicit consent

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are placed by third-party services we use. These include:

• Analytics Services: To measure website traffic and user behavior
• Content Delivery Networks: To optimize website performance
• Social Media Platforms: If you share our content via social media buttons

We carefully select third-party services and ensure they have appropriate privacy and data protection measures in place. However, we do not control these third-party cookies. For information about third-party cookies, please refer to the relevant third party's privacy policy.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified based on how long they remain on your device:

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help our website remember your actions during a single browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. They remember your preferences across multiple visits and help provide a more personalized experience.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies or manage your preferences. You can access these settings at any time through our cookie preference center.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all third-party cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and prevent certain features from functioning properly.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For information on managing cookies in specific browsers, please refer to:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, certain parts of our website may not function as intended. Specifically:

• You may need to re-enter preferences each visit
• Some features may not work correctly
• We won't be able to remember your cookie preferences
• You may see less relevant content

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function, but you can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies.

Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies to collect information:

Web Beacons

Small graphic images (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) that may be included on our website or in emails to track user interaction and campaign effectiveness.

Local Storage

A technology that allows websites to store data locally on your browser, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.

Server Logs

Our web servers automatically log information such as IP addresses, browser types, and page requests to help us maintain and improve our services.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email to registered users.

More Information

For more detailed information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Information Commissioner's Office: www.ico.org.uk
• Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: Verdant Fund Limited, 42 Kingsway, London WC2B 6EX, United Kingdom