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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 7, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Waste Tool ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to use our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and settings, analyzing website usage, and enabling personalized content. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, while others help us improve performance, enhance security, or provide social media features. These cookies are essential to provide the services of our website and in accordance with our obligations derived from the user agreement.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

Strictly Essential Cookies: These cookies are required for the basic functionality of the Website. Without these cookies, certain features of the Website cannot function, such as the ability to log in or complete a purchase.
Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information on usage patterns. They help us improve the structure and content of the Website.
Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver ads that are more relevant to you. They track your browsing habits across websites and may help advertisers display personalized advertisements based on your interests.

These cookies can fall under the two categories:

Session cookies — These cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser (or once your session ends).
Persistent cookies — This category encompasses all cookies that remain on your hard drive until you erase them or your browser does, depending on the cookie’s expiration date. All persistent cookies have an expiration date written into their code, but their duration can vary.

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

In compliance with the GDPR and the ePrivacy Regulation (EPR), we rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data collected through cookies:

Consent: For performance, functional, and advertising cookies, we obtain your explicit consent before setting the cookies on your device.
Legitimate Interest: For strictly necessary cookies, we do not require your consent as they are essential for the operation of the Website.

You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences in the Cookie Settings.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

Enhancing user experience (e.g., remembering your login details or language preferences)
Analyzing and improving Website performance
Personalizing content and advertisements
Managing user sessions and ensuring security

Managing Cookies

You have the right to control the use of cookies on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences by:

Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that if you block cookies, some features of the Website may not work properly.
Using the cookie consent tool on our Website to accept or reject cookies.

For more information on how to manage cookies in different browsers, you can visit these links:

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Data Retention

Cookies set for analytics, advertising, or personalization may store your data for a specific period, ranging from a few days to up to 2 years, depending on the cookie type. Strictly necessary cookies are not used for tracking purposes and are only retained for as long as necessary to support the operation of the Website. This also depends on the category that the cookie falls under, whether it is a session cookie or a persistent cookie.

In line with GDPR obligations, we implement a system for timestamped tracking of user consent to ensure transparency, traceability, and accountability regarding your data choices.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to ensure that it is up to date and in accordance with effective laws and regulations. If we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we will notify you by posting a notice on the Website or by other means. Please check this page regularly to stay informed of any updates.