Cookie Notice
Last updated: 9 August 2026
This notice explains the cookies and local storage items that Carbon Verified (CarbonVerified.org) uses on carbonverified.org.
1. About this notice
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Local storage items work similarly but remain in your browser until you clear them. We use both to remember your preferences.
We do not currently set any analytics or marketing cookies. The only items we store are strictly necessary for the site to function.
2. Cookies and local storage we set
The following table lists every item the site stores on your device:
| Name | Category | Purpose | Lifetime | Storage type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cv-consent | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie consent choice | 12 months | Local storage |
| cv-badge-dismissed | Strictly necessary | Remembers you dismissed the floating verification badge | Session (cleared when tab closes) | Session storage |
3. Your consent
When you first visit the site, a cookie banner appears. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or open a preferences dialog to choose which categories to allow.
Because we currently set no analytics or marketing cookies, choosing "Reject non-essential" has no effect on your experience — it simply records your preference for when we may add optional categories in future.
Your choice is stored in the cv-consent local storage item for 12 months. You can change your choice at any time using the "Cookie preferences" link in the site footer.
4. Managing cookies in your browser
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. The following links explain how:
- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- Edge: support.microsoft.com/help/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
If you disable strictly necessary items, some features of the site may not work as expected.
5. Changes to this notice
If we add new cookies or local storage items, we will update this notice and, where the new items are not strictly necessary, ask for your consent again through the banner.
6. Contact
For questions about cookies, contact privacy@carbonverified.org.