Cookie Policy
www.greencultureindex.com
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, function more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies can be
First-party cookies — set directly by Green Culture Index.
Third-party cookies — set by a third-party service we use, such as Google Analytics.
Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Cookies We Use
We use a small number of cookies, split into two categories: Essential and Analytics. The table below details each cookie.
| COOKIE | PROVIDER | TYPE | PURPOSE | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Green Culture Index | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preference so you are not asked again on repeat visits. | 12 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website. | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track page interactions. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on how you use the website. | 24 hours |
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not collect any information that could be used to identify or track you for marketing purposes. They are set in response to actions you take, such as recording your cookie consent preferences.
Under the GDPR and Irish ePrivacy Regulations, essential cookies do not require your prior consent.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), provided by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors find and use our website — for example, which pages are visited most, how long visitors stay, and where they come from.
This data is aggregated and anonymised. It does not identify you personally. We use this information solely to improve the website experience.
Analytics cookies are only placed on your device after you have given explicit consent via the cookie banner displayed on your first visit to our website. You may withdraw this consent at any time.
Google Analytics data may be processed on servers in the United States. Google participates in the EU–US Data Privacy Framework, which provides an adequate level of protection for personal data transferred to the US. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie consent banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to analytics cookies. You can accept or decline. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Browser settings
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser:
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge
Google Analytics opt-out
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Legal Basis
This Cookie Policy is issued in accordance with:
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)
The Irish Data Protection Act 2018
The European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Privacy and Electronic Communications) Regulations 2011 (Irish ePrivacy Regulations)
Our legal basis for essential cookies is legitimate interests. Our legal basis for analytics cookies is your consent, which you may withdraw at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Green Culture Index
Email: margaret.barrett@graysenrose.com
Website: www.greencultureindex.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission: www.dataprotection.ie | +353 57 868 4800 | 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland.
