Cookies
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Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owner. Similar technologies (such as pixels, tags, and local storage) are covered by this policy and referred to collectively as "cookies."
This policy explains what cookies we use on among.earth (the "Site"), why we use them, and how you can control them, in line with the EU ePrivacy Directive (as implemented in national law) and the EU GDPR.
Among.earth is responsible for this Site. If you have any questions about this policy, contact us at info@among.earth.
We use cookies for the following purposes.
Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms. They do not require consent.
- Site platform and session cookies, provided by Webflow, enable core website functionality, security, and load balancing.
- A cookie consent preference cookie, set by among.earth via [consent tool name], remembers your cookie choices.
Analytics / performance cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the Site (for example, pages visited, time on site) so we can improve it. They are set only with your consent.
- Analytics cookies such as _ga and _gid, provided by [analytics provider — CONFIRM, e.g. Google Analytics or a privacy-first alternative], collect anonymised or aggregated statistics on site usage.
- Webflow analytics cookies also collect site usage statistics.
Functional cookies
These enable enhanced functionality, such as embedded film content and remembering preferences. Set only with your consent, except where strictly necessary for a feature you have actively requested.
- Video embed cookies, provided by [Vimeo / YouTube — CONFIRM which is in use], enable and personalise embedded film and video content.
- Newsletter sign-up cookies, provided by [mailing list provider — CONFIRM], support the subscribe form.
Some cookies are placed by third parties whose services appear on our Site, such as embedded film content and our website platform, Webflow. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's own cookie/privacy policy for more information.
- Webflow: webflow.com/legal/privacy
- [Video host, e.g. Vimeo]: [add link once confirmed]
- [Analytics/mailing list provider]: [add link once confirmed]
When you first visit the Site, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies, and to choose which categories you consent to. You can change your preferences at any time by [clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer / re-opening the consent tool].
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to see what cookies you have and delete them individually, block third-party cookies, block cookies from particular sites, block all cookies, or delete all cookies when you close your browser. Be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how the Site functions.
Guidance for managing cookies in common browsers:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe our use of cookies does not comply with applicable law.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal or regulatory reasons. Please check back periodically.