Cookies Policy

Effective date: 15/05/2025

Last updated: 15/05/2025

Document Version: 1.0

Introduction 

This Cookie Policy explains how Circle Economy Foundation (“Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.circularity-gap.world]. It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy. We are committed to transparency and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), and this policy outlines how we collect, use, and manage cookies and related technologies.

About us 

Circle Economy Foundation 

Company registration number: 52051048

Haarlemmerweg 331

1051 LH, Amsterdam, the Netherlands 

info@circle-economy.com 

Data Protection Officer (DPO): Mihail Bashev, mihail@circle-economy.com 

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide information to site owners. Cookies can be: 

  1. First-party cookies: set by the website you are visiting 
  2. Third-party cookies: set by domains other than the website you are visiting

Types of cookies we use

We use different types of cookies for different purposes. Below is a breakdown of the categories:

Lawful basis for collecting and processing personal data

We rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR: 

  1. Consent – for all non-essential cookies (i.e. targeting, advertising, analytics, etc.) we rely on your consent. Consent is collected via the cookie banner
  2. Legitimate interest – for strictly necessary cookies needed to deliver website functionality

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by adjusting your preferences through our Cookies Script cookies consent manager.

List of cookies

A complete and up to date list of the cookies we use is available in our Cookie Consent Tool. Here are some examples;

You can manage or withdraw cookie consent via our Cookie Consent Banner or through your browser’s settings.

Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services embedded in our site. These providers may use cookies to collect information independently. Please consult their respective privacy/cookie policies.

Cookie consent and control 

When you first visit our site, you are presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can: 

  1. Accept all cookies 
  2. Reject all non-essential cookies 
  3. Customise your preferences

You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time by adjusting your preferences through our Cookie Consent Manager.

International data transfer 

Some third-party cookies may result in data being transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place, as described in our Privacy Policy.

Policy updates

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or operations. Any changes will be posted on this page and where appropriate, notified by email 

Last updated: 15/05/2025

Previous versions: Available upon request

Contact 

For any questions, concerns or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy, contact our DPO:

Name: Mihail Bashev 

Email: mihail@circle-economy.com 

Phone: +359877190323 | +31642699788