COOKIE POLICY
Article I — Purpose and Scope
This Cookie Policy (this “Cookie Policy”) describes how Carbon2O2, Inc., a Florida corporation (“Carbon2O2,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), uses Cookies and similar technologies in connection with its website, marketplace platform, software applications, online services, and related technology (collectively, the “Platform”). This Cookie Policy forms part of the Company’s Privacy Policy and should be read together with the Privacy Policy, the Website Terms of Use, the Marketplace Participation Agreement, and any other agreements governing use of the Platform. Capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Cookie Policy shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Privacy Policy or the Marketplace Participation Agreement, as applicable. By accessing or using the Platform, users acknowledge that Carbon2O2 may use Cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy, subject to any choices available under applicable law.
Article II — Cookies and Similar Technologies
A “Cookie” is a small text file placed on a user’s computer, mobile device, or other Internet-connected device when the user accesses the Platform. Cookies enable the Platform to recognize a browser or device during a current session or across multiple visits and assist Carbon2O2 in providing a secure, efficient, and reliable user experience. In addition to traditional browser cookies, Carbon2O2 may utilize similar technologies, including web beacons, pixels, local storage technologies, session identifiers, software development kits, application programming interfaces, log files, and comparable technologies that perform similar operational or analytical functions. For purposes of this Cookie Policy, such technologies are referred to collectively as “Cookies.” Cookies may be placed directly by Carbon2O2 or, where appropriate, by trusted Third-Party Service Providers acting on the Company’s behalf.
Article III — Purposes for Which Cookies Are Used
Carbon2O2 uses Cookies to support the operation, security, administration, and improvement of the Platform. Depending upon the manner in which a user interacts with the Platform, Cookies may be used to authenticate users, maintain active login sessions, remember user preferences, enhance website functionality, monitor system performance, identify software errors, protect against unauthorized access, detect fraud or cybersecurity threats, improve navigation, analyze Platform usage, administer Marketplace services, and facilitate communications between users and the Platform. Cookies also assist Carbon2O2 in understanding how visitors interact with the Platform. Information collected through Cookies enables the Company to evaluate website performance, identify technical issues, improve user experience, measure the effectiveness of educational materials and communications, and support the continued development of the Platform and the Company’s services. The Company may also use Cookies to support lawful business operations, maintain system integrity, satisfy security requirements, generate aggregated statistical information concerning Platform usage, and otherwise administer the Platform in a commercially reasonable manner. Cookies are not used by Carbon2O2 to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects concerning individual users unless otherwise disclosed or required by applicable law.
Article IV — Types of Cookies
Carbon2O2 may use session Cookies, which expire automatically when a user closes a browser session, and persistent Cookies, which remain stored on a user’s device for a period of time determined by the applicable Cookie or until deleted by the user. The Platform may also utilize strictly necessary Cookies that are essential to the operation and security of the Platform. Such Cookies facilitate core Platform functionality, including user authentication, account security, fraud prevention, network management, and system administration. Because these Cookies are necessary for operation of the Platform, certain functionality may become unavailable if they are disabled. The Company may utilize functional Cookies to remember user preferences, language settings, display options, and other information intended to improve the user experience during future visits to the Platform.
Carbon2O2 may also utilize performance or analytics Cookies to understand how users interact with the Platform, identify trends in Platform usage, evaluate the effectiveness of website features, improve system performance, diagnose technical issues, and assist in the continued development of the Platform. Where appropriate, the Company may utilize Cookies supporting communications, educational content, or marketing activities. Such Cookies may assist the Company in measuring the effectiveness of communications, understanding visitor engagement, and providing information concerning Carbon2O2’s products or services. Carbon2O2 does not use marketing Cookies to engage in behavioral advertising or cross-site advertising practices except to the extent expressly disclosed and permitted by applicable law.
Article V — Third-Party Cookies
Certain portions of the Platform may incorporate functionality, services, software, or content provided by Third-Party Service Providers. As a result, Cookies may be placed or accessed by such providers in connection with the operation of the Platform. Third-Party Cookies may be used to facilitate website hosting, content delivery, cybersecurity monitoring, fraud prevention, authentication, analytics, payment processing, customer communications, registry integrations, performance monitoring, and other services supporting the operation of the Platform. Carbon2O2 endeavors to engage reputable service providers whose privacy and security practices are consistent with the Company’s operational requirements; however, the Company does not own or control the technologies utilized by such third parties. Information collected through Third-Party Cookies is generally governed by the applicable third party’s privacy policies and contractual arrangements with Carbon2O2. Users are encouraged to review the privacy practices of any third-party services with which they interact through the Platform.
The inclusion of any Third-Party Service Provider on the Platform does not constitute an endorsement or representation concerning that provider’s products, services, or privacy practices.
Article VI — Managing Cookie Preferences
Most Internet browsers permit users to review, manage, restrict, or delete Cookies through browser settings. Users may also configure certain browsers to notify them before Cookies are placed on their devices. Because certain Cookies are necessary for authentication, cybersecurity, account administration, and operation of the Platform, restricting or disabling such Cookies may impair the functionality of portions of the Platform, including access to Marketplace services, account management features, security functions, and other operational capabilities. Where Applicable Privacy Laws require Carbon2O2 to provide additional choices concerning non-essential Cookies, the Company will provide such choices through cookie preference tools, consent banners, or other mechanisms the Company determines appropriate. Nothing contained in this Cookie Policy obligates Carbon2O2 to respond to browser-based “Do Not Track” signals or similar browser settings except to the extent required by Applicable Privacy Laws.
Article VII — Changes to This Cookie Policy
Carbon2O2 reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, technology, industry practices, business operations, or the manner in which the Platform utilizes Cookies or similar technologies. Any revised Cookie Policy shall become effective upon publication on the Platform or upon such later effective date as may be specified therein. Continued use of the Platform following the effective date of any revision constitutes acknowledgment of the revised Cookie Policy.
Article VIII — Contact Information
Questions concerning this Cookie Policy or Carbon2O2’s use of Cookies may be directed to Carbon2O2 using the contact information published on the Company’s website. The Company may request information reasonably necessary to verify the identity of any person submitting an inquiry before responding to requests concerning Personal Information or Cookie preferences.