GREEN-HYDRO AGTECH INC.
COOKIE POLICY
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
YOUR COOKIE CHOICES
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our websites, the types of
cookies we use, how third parties use cookies through our sites, and how you can manage your
cookie preferences. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ‘Cookie
Settings’ link in the footer of our website.
Effective Date: September 2, 2026
Version:1.0
1. Introduction
Green-Hydro AgTech Inc. (“Green-Hydro,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our websites, including green-hydro.org and ghagtech.com (collectively, the “Sites”),to enhance your browsing experience, analyze how our Sites are used, and improve our services.
This Cookie Policy provides detailed information about how we use these technologies, what data they collect, and how you can control your cookie preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which describes our broader data practices, and our Terms & Conditions, which govern your use of the Sites.
YOUR CONSENT: By continuing to use our Sites after being presented with our cookie consent banner,
you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy — subject to your specific preferences
selected in the cookie settings. You can change your preferences at any time.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites function properly, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide reporting information.
2.1 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (such as analytics, interactive content, and advertising).
2.2 Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Cookies can also be classified by how long they remain on your device:
- Session cookies exist only during a browser session and are deleted when you close yourbrowser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.
2.3 Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies including:
- Web beacons (also called pixel tags or clear GIFs) – tiny graphics that recognize certain types of information on your device.
- Local storage objects – data stored locally in your browser, such as HTML5 local storage.
- Software development kits (SDKs) – bits of code embedded in mobile applications.
For simplicity, this Cookie Policy uses the term “cookies” to refer collectively to all of these technologies.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following main purposes:
- To ensure our Sites function properly and securely.
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors interact with our Sites.
- To improve the performance and user experience of our Sites.
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing communications.
- To provide relevant content and information.
Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies into four groups based on their function. You can control non-essential cookies through our cookie consent tool.
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our Sites to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, our Sites cannot operate as intended.
| Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|
| Session management | Maintaining your logged-in status; keeping track of items in a form |
| Security | Preventing cross-site request forgery (CSRF); rate limiting |
| Load balancing | Distributing server load to ensure Site availability |
| Cookie consent recording | Remembering your cookie preference choices |
| Form submission | Preventing duplicate form submissions |
4.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language or region preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|
| Language preferences | Remembering your selected language (English, French, Spanish) |
| Regional settings | Remembering your country or currency preference |
| Display preferences | Remembering font size, dark/light mode, or accessibility settings |
| User interface state | Remembering which sections of the Site you have collapsed or expanded |
Legal Basis: Consent is required in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and other jurisdictions with similar requirements. You can opt out through our cookie consent tool.
4.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Sites by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve the Sites and the services we offer.
| Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|
| Traffic measurement | Number of visitors; pages visited; time on Site |
| Referral tracking | How visitors arrived at our Site (search engines, referring sites, direct) |
| User journey analysis | Which pages are viewed most often; where visitors click; navigation paths |
| Performance monitoring | Page load times; error reporting; broken link detection |
| Device and browser analytics | Browser type; operating system; device category (mobile/desktop/tablet) |
Legal Basis: Consent required in EU/EEA, UK, and similar jurisdictions. You can opt out through our cookie consent tool.
4.4 Marketing / Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our Sites by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
| Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|
| Ad targeting | Showing relevant ads based on your browsing behavior |
| Conversion tracking | Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns |
| Retargeting | Displaying ads on other websites after you visit our Site |
| Social media integration | Enabling sharing to social media platforms; embedded content |
Legal Basis: Explicit opt-in consent required in EU/EEA, UK, and jurisdictions with similar requirements. You can opt out through our cookie consent tool at any time.
5. Specific Cookies on Our Sites
Below is a representative list of cookies used on our Sites. This list is updated periodically as our Sites evolve. For a real-time list of cookies currently set during your visit, please use your browser’s developer tools or the cookie inspection features of our consent management platform.
5.1 First-Party Cookies (Set by Green-Hydro)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Indicates you are logged into the Site | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | Secures logged-in user sessions | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Persists user interface preferences | Functional | 1 year |
| wp-settings-time-* | Timestamp for user preferences | Functional | 1 year |
| cookieyes-consent | Records your cookie consent choices | Strictly Necessary | 1 year |
| gh_locale | Remembers language selection | Functional | 1 year |
5.2 Third-Party Cookies (Set by Third-Party Services)
| Provider | Cookie Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website usage analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) | Analytics | Up to 2 years |
| Google reCAPTCHA | Form security and spam prevention | Strictly Necessary | 6 months |
| Google Fonts | Font delivery and rendering | Functional | Session |
| YouTube (embedded) | Video playback preferences (only if you view embedded videos) | Marketing | Up to 2 years |
| Meta / Facebook Pixel | Conversion tracking and retargeting (if activated) | Marketing | Up to 2 years |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | Professional network analytics (if activated) | Marketing | Up to 2 years |
| Farmbrite | Farm operations platform session cookies (for Producer accounts) | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| Plantix | AI crop diagnostic service cookies (when using diagnostic features) | Functional | Session |
IMPORTANT NOTE ON THIRD-PARTY COOKIES: We do not control third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these providers for detailed information about their cookie practices. Links to their policies are provided in Section 9.
6. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Sites, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category (Functional, Analytics, Marketing)
Your choices are saved and remembered on subsequent visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
6.2 Browser Controls
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are currently stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (though this may prevent our Sites from functioning properly)
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Instructions for the most common browsers:
| Browser | Instructions Link |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | chrome://settings/cookies (paste in address bar) or Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies |
| Mozilla Firefox | about:preferences#privacy or Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Apple Safari (macOS) | Safari → Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Apple Safari (iOS) | Settings → Safari → Advanced → Website Data |
| Microsoft Edge | edge://settings/privacy or Settings → Cookies and site permissions |
| Opera | opera://settings/cookies or Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies |
6.3 Mobile Device Controls
On mobile devices, you can manage tracking through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking (and Apple Advertising)
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
6.4 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because there is currently no industry standard for interpreting DNT signals, our Sites do not respond to DNT signals. However, you can still manage tracking through the cookie consent tools and browser settings described above.
6.5 Opting Out of Specific Third-Party Cookies
You can also opt out of specific third-party advertising services:
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu
7. Consequences of Blocking or Deleting Cookies
Please note that if you disable, block, or delete cookies:
- Some features of our Sites may not function properly
- You may need to re-enter information each time you visit
- Personalized content and preferences will be lost
- You may still see advertising, but it will be less relevant to your interests
STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES CANNOT BE DISABLED via our consent tool because they are essential for the Sites to function. If you block these cookies in your browser, core Site functions such as logging in, account access, form submission, and security features may not work.
8. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Different laws apply to our use of cookies depending on where you are located.
8.1 European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Similar Jurisdictions
Under the ePrivacy Directive (as implemented in EU member state laws) and the GDPR / UK GDPR:
- Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent
- All other cookies (functional, analytics, marketing) require your prior explicit consent
- Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous
- You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, as easily as it was given
- For visitors from the French Caribbean territories (Guadeloupe, Martinique, and other French
Overseas Departments), CNIL guidance applies
8.2 Commonwealth of Dominica
Under the Dominica Data Protection Act 2022, we process cookie data in accordance with the lawful basis principles and provide transparent information about our practices. Where cookies process personal data, the same rights available under the Act apply to that data.
8.3 California, United States
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act(CPRA):
- You have the right to know what personal information is collected via cookies
- You have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information collected via
cookies - Note: Green-Hydro does not sell personal information; cookie use for cross-context behavioral advertising may constitute “sharing” under CPRA
8.4 Other Jurisdictions
Where you are located in another jurisdiction with cookie or privacy laws, we comply with applicable local requirements. If you have specific questions about cookie use in your jurisdiction, please contact us at info@green-hydro.org.
9. Third-Party Privacy Policies
For more information about how third-party services use cookies, please review their privacy policies:
| Provider | Privacy Policy Link |
|---|---|
| Google (Analytics, reCAPTCHA, Fonts) | policies.google.com/privacy |
| YouTube | policies.google.com/privacy (part of Google) |
| Meta / Facebook | www.facebook.com/privacy/policy |
| www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy | |
| Farmbrite | www.farmbrite.com/privacy |
| Plantix | plantix.net/en/privacy |
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable laws, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will:
- Post the updated Cookie Policy on our Sites with a new “Last Updated” date
- Re-present the cookie consent banner if the categories of cookies used have materially changed
- Seek renewed consent where required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
11. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy is part of our broader privacy and data protection framework. Please also refer to:
- Our Privacy Policy – describing our broader personal data practices
- Our Terms & Conditions – governing your use of the Sites and services
- Any specific service terms applicable to features you use
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
| Contact Method | Details |
|---|---|
| General Email | info@green-hydro.org |
| Privacy Inquiries | info@green-hydro.org |
| Postal Mail | Green-Hydro AgTech Inc. Roseau, Commonwealth of Dominica |
| Phone | +1 (908) 265-7234 |
| Website | www.ghagtech.com |
TRANSPARENCY COMMITMENT
Green-Hydro AgTech Inc. is committed to transparency about how we collect and use information through cookies. If any part of this policy is unclear, or if you would like additional detail about a specific cookie, we encourage you to reach out. We will respond promptly and provide the information you need to make informed choices about your privacy.
