Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 15, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners. World Energy Market ("WEM") uses cookies to enhance your experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve site performance. They help us know which pages are most and least popular.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference, currency, or recently viewed items.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| locale | Stores language preference (EN/TR) | 1 year |
| currency | Stores currency preference | 1 year |
| recent_views | Recently viewed products/projects | 30 days |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook - tracks visits across websites | 3 months |
| li_sugr | LinkedIn - browser identifier | 3 months |
3. Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Key third parties include:
- Google Analytics (analytics)
- Stripe (payment processing)
- Intercom (customer support chat)
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or visit our Contact page.