Cookies Policy
Last updated: July 1, 2024
The non-profit organization WaterEquity LLC (hereinafter “WaterEquity” or “us” or “we” or “our”) considers that it is important to inform the users of its website (hereinafter “you” or “your”) in a clear and transparent way about our use of cookies prior to your browsing our website, https://waterequity.com/ (hereinafter the “Website”).
- What Is A Cookie?
Cookies and other trackers (hereinafter “Cookies”) are technologies storing or retrieving information on your browser or your device (computer, tablet, mobile, etc.) when visiting online services. Cookies are widely used by websites, emails, software and mobile applications.
Cookies do not recognize you personally, but rather the device you use. Cookies simply give information about your browsing activities in order to recognize the device later on, so that websites can improve their browsing experience, save your preferences or adapt the services offered to you.
You can block, at any time, the Cookies used on the Website:
- through the cookies banner made available to you on the Website when you first access to the Website;
- through the tool below (see Section 2);
- by setting up your browser according to the instructions below (see Section 4).
Should you have any questions, you may directly contact WaterEquity by sending an email to privacy@waterequity.com.
2. How To Change Cookie Settings?
By using the tool below, you can access the complete list of Cookies used on the Website, and choose to accept or refuse their use. You can consent to our use of Cookies according to the categories of Cookies or choose from the complete list, except for the necessary Cookies that do not require your consent. The list is updated regularly.
| Analytics Cookies |
ACCEPT ALL ANALYTICS COOKIES REFUSE ALL ANALYTICS COOKIES |
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| WaterEquity uses analytics Cookies (or audience measurement Cookies) to improve the Website by collecting information on how you interact with the Website. These Cookies collect information in an aggregated or generalized statistical form. | ||||||
| WaterEquity uses the following analytics Cookies: | ||||||
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention Period | Type | Setting | |
| _ga | Calculates visitor, session and campaign data and also keeps track of site usage for the site’s analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. | 13 months | Cookie | Yes / No | ||
| _gid | Google Analytics | Statistics, to store and count pageviews. | 1 day | Cookie | Yes / No | |
| _gat_gtag_UA_59251015_22 | Google Analytics | To store a unique user ID | 1 min | Cookie | Yes / No | |
3. Third-Party Companies Are Using Cookies On The Websites?
As indicated above, the Website uses Cookies from third-party companies.
In this context, WaterEquity acts as a joint data controller for the collection and transmission of data to the third party but only to the extent that it is technically necessary. Beyond the collection and technical transmission, WaterEquity does not have any control over third-party Cookies. WaterEquity is not responsible for the sharing, the publications, comments or any other contents and any other data processing activities of the third-party website.
WaterEquity therefore recommends that you review the Privacy Policies and the Terms of Use of these third-party companies before accepting third-party Cookies.
4. Do Not Track And How To Block Cookies Through Your Browser?
Cookies settings. Most browsers are set by default to accept Cookies. However, some web browsers have “Do Not Track” or similar features that allow you to tell each website you visit that you do not want your activities on that website tracked.
If you wish to receive a notification when the browser receives a Cookie request, refuse all Cookies or accept only certain Cookies, most browsers allow some control of Cookies through browser settings. If you reject Cookies, you may still use our Website, but your ability to use some areas of our Website may be limited.
To change your Cookies setting on your browser, please click on the relevant link below:
Mobile devices settings. If you are using a mobile device, you can also manage personalized ads on your device by adjusting the settings provided by your device manufacturer or the operating system provider:
- Manage settings on iOS devices
- Manage settings on Android devices
Please note that at present, the Website does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals and consequently, the Website will provide you with a banner as described above and will get consent to collect information about you even if your browser’s “Do Not Track” feature is activated.
Other preference management tools. Global Privacy Control (GPC) (available here: https://globalprivacycontrol.org/) allows individuals to automatically signal their privacy preferences to websites and other online services through their browser or through an extension. If we receive a GPC signal to opt-out of website tracking, we will honor such requests.
For more information about Cookies, in order to see the Cookies placed on your terminal and how to manage your Cookies preference, you can use www.youronlinechoices.eu
5. Changes To This Cookies Policy?
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time, in particular to reflect the changes about the Cookies used on the Website or the applicable law. While we will inform you and seek your consent whenever necessary, we recommend you to consult this Cookies Policy each time you visit the Website.