This Cookie Policy explains how Clima Awards ("we", "us", or "our"), operated by Clima Impact Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at www.climaawards.com (the "Website").
We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, which are available on our Website.
By using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy, to the extent that consent is the applicable legal basis. Where you are located in a jurisdiction that requires specific consent mechanisms, your preferences will be captured through our Cookie Consent Banner.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies may be:
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage objects. References to "cookies" in this Policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.
We categorise our cookies into four types as described below.
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling in forms, or setting privacy preferences. These cookies do not require your consent under applicable law.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASP.NET_SessionId | Clima Awards | Maintains your session state across page requests | Session | 1st Party |
| __RequestVerificationToken | Clima Awards | Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks | Session | 1st Party |
| cookie_consent | Clima Awards | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | 1st Party |
| auth_token | Clima Awards | Authenticates logged-in applicants and judges | Session | 1st Party |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages. Disabling these cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| language_pref | Clima Awards | Remembers your language or regional preference | 12 months | 1st Party |
| ui_theme | Clima Awards | Stores display preferences (e.g., accessibility settings) | 6 months | 1st Party |
| recaptcha | Verifies that form submissions are made by humans | 6 months | 3rd Party |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the Website and our programme communications. These cookies require your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis | 2 years | 3st Party |
| _ga_XXXXXX | Google Analytics | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | 3st Party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users; refreshed every 24 hours | 24 hours | 3rd Party |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute | 3rd Party |
These cookies may be set through our Website by advertising or social media partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content or advertisements on other sites. These cookies require your explicit consent.
At present, no marketing cookies are deployed on this Website. Should this change, this Policy will be updated accordingly.
When you first visit our Website, a Cookie Consent Banner will appear, giving you the ability to:
Your preferences are stored in a first-party cookie and will be remembered for 12 months. You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website.
Strictly necessary cookies are deployed without consent as they are essential for the Website to operate. All other categories are only activated following your affirmative consent.
Some cookies on our Website are set by third-party service providers. We do not control the operation of these cookies. The relevant third parties are listed below with links to their own cookie and privacy policies:
| Provider | Service | Privacy / Cookie Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | Google Analytics 4 / reCAPTCHA | policies.google.com/privacy |
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties, as we have no control over the data they collect through their own cookies.
In addition to managing cookies through our Cookie Consent Banner, you may control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our Website. Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers is available at:
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Clima Awards operates across multiple jurisdictions. The table below summarises the applicable legal frameworks governing the use of cookies and consent requirements in each of our key operational regions.
| Region | Applicable Law | Consent Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | UK GDPR; Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) | Opt-in consent required for all non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies exempt. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. |
| United Arab Emirates | Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on Personal Data Protection | Consent or legitimate interest basis required for personal data processing. Alignment with the UAE Data Office guidance recommended. |
| Saudi Arabia | Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) 2021, as amended | Processing of personal data via cookies requires a lawful basis. Consent is a recognised basis. Data subjects have the right to withdraw consent. |
| Nigeria | Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA); Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR) | Consent required for processing of personal data. Data subjects must be informed of cookie use and given the right to object. |
| Other MEA Jurisdictions | Applicable national data protection legislation | We comply with applicable local data protection laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. Users are encouraged to contact us for jurisdiction-specific guidance. |
Where cookies involve the transfer of personal data outside the country of collection, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) as applicable.
Data collected through cookies on our Website may include:
This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Analytics data is retained for a maximum of 26 months within Google Analytics, in line with our data minimisation obligations. Consent records are retained for the duration of your engagement with the Website plus 3 years, for accountability purposes.
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in applicable law, technology, or our business practices. The effective date at the top of this document will be revised accordingly.
Where updates are material, we will notify users via a prominent notice on the Website or, where applicable, by email. Your continued use of the Website following the publication of an updated Policy constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
We recommend reviewing this Policy periodically.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, wish to exercise your data subject rights, or wish to withdraw your consent to cookie use, please contact us:
| Registered Address |
71—75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom |
| support@climaawards.com | |
| Website | www.climaawards.com |
For users in the United Kingdom, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk or by calling 0303 123 1113.
Users in other jurisdictions may contact their applicable national data protection supervisory authority.