Version 1.0—Last Updated 9th August 2024
1.1. We are Biodiversity Exchange Limited (BNGx, we, our or us) and we operate the website BNGx.com which is an online platform to facilitate the sale and purchase of Biodiversity Units (as defined in the Terms of Use) between land developers and landowners (Exchange). Our address of business is c/o BDO LLP, Two Snowhill, 7th Floor, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B4 6GA.
1.2. This cookies policy (Policy) contains details of the cookies, pixels and similar tracking and key technologies, collectively (Cookie Technologies), on the Exchange.
1.3. This Policy, along with the following additional policies, are the rules governing your rights and obligations on the Exchange:
(together, the Policies)
2.1. Cookies are small data files which are sent from a server to your web browser. They are stored in your browser’s cache (which is a place on your device where the browser stores information about the websites you have visited). Cookies allow a website or a third party to recognise your browser. There are three main types of cookies:
2.2. Cookies store data about your use of our Exchange, but they are helpful as they allow us to customise your experience. You can configure your desktop or mobile browser’s settings to reflect your preference to accept or reject cookies (including how to handle third-party cookies), see the “How You Manage Your Cookies” section below for more information.
2.3. We use the following cookies on our Exchange:
| Name | Use | Expiration |
|---|---|---|
| BNGx First-Party | Essential for operation of services. | 24 hours to 1 year. |
| Stripe | Essential for provision of services. | 24 hours to 1 year. |
| Microsoft Clarity | UX optimisation and technical usage analytics for smooth platform operation. | Session, 24 hours; site-specific user ID, 1 year. |
| Google Analytics | User flow analysis and marketing analysis. | 1 year 1 month. |
3.1. We use Cookie Technologies to recognise if you have logged into the Exchange, to make the Exchange function for you and to help improve your browsing experience. More generally, we use Cookie Technologies for the following reasons:
3.2. The Cookie Technologies collect information about how people are using our Exchange, Exchange functionality (how the Exchange is working and if it is working properly), help us optimise the Exchange, and monitor how our services are used, detecting and gathering reporting on bugs to help the Exchange work better.
3.3. In addition, we may employ transient technologies (such as cookies or local stored objects) for Exchange performance experiments, for information and interactions with the Exchange and we may use temporary, short-term cookies for limited-time Exchange events such as sales and promotions.
3.4. The Exchange employs Google Analytics to help understand how the Exchange is used. For some of the advertising features listed below, like retargeting, data from Google Analytics may be combined with our first-party data and third-party cookies (like Google’s advertising cookies) as permitted by BNGx and Google policies respectively. To see how to opt-out of Google Analytics Advertising Features, see the “How You Manage Your Cookies” section of this Policy.
3.5. You can find out more information on how Google Analytics works in the Google guide, here.
3.6. BNGx partners with third-party service providers that may use various Cookie Technologies to permit us and them to learn about your interaction with the Exchange (and related sites). These may include things such as:
3.7. Some third-party service providers may provide information like demographics, cross-device information or interest categories from a combination of sources that, while not identifying you personally, allow us to provide you with more relevant and useful information on the Exchange. In some cases, this information may be used for non-marketing performance analytics as well.
3.8. These technologies may allow a third-party service provider to recognise your computer, mobile device or network device each time you visit the Exchange or other websites and mobile applications based on data like a cookie, your IP address, or device ID but do not allow access to other personal information from us or the Exchange. However, these technologies may allow us or a third party to recognise you, either from a single device or across devices, over time. These third parties are required to comply with applicable laws, self-regulatory programmes, and any contractual terms in place with BNGx, where applicable. BNGx does not have control over these third parties, who each have their own privacy policies and privacy practices. You can learn more about how to exercise control and choice over the personal information collected about you in the ”How You Manage Your Choices” section below.
3.9. Some Cookie Technologies are used to remember your account and preferences over time such as keeping you logged in when returning to the Exchange, maintaining your choices on the Exchange features and how you would like it to appear (such as remembering your preferred language and country) and customising content that you see on our Exchange based on how you use the Exchange.
3.10. Some Cookie Technologies functions are necessary (and vital) to ensuring that the Exchange works properly for both its members and visitors, such as maintaining the security, safety and integrity of the Exchange, authentication and logging into the Exchange (including remembering permissions and consents you have granted) and ensuring the ability to securely complete transactions.
3.11. Some pages on our Exchange may contain static links to our social media accounts (such as X or LinkedIn). The social media service provider may set its own cookies on your device when you use the links directing you to the social media platform. We do not control these settings and you should check the social media service provider’s website for further details about how they use such technologies.
3.12. You may be able to manage your privacy preferences for these social networks and their tools and widgets via your social media network account.
3.13. For information on limiting the use of widgets and sharing functions with social media networks, see the below:
3.14. The Exchange may include third-party application software development kits (SDK) that provide performance and analytics data, bug reporting features and application program interfaces (API) to third parties to help provide our services, for social media functionality and for marketing and advertising.
4.1. You have the ability to control the use of certain Cookie Technologies. You can choose to enable or disable some or all of the Cookie Technologies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience as some cookies are necessary for the Exchange to properly function. You can also manage your BNGx marketing preferences in your account settings.
4.2. In addition when you use the Exchange via a browser, you can change your web browser’s settings to reflect your cookie preferences. Each browser is slightly different, but usually these settings are under the “options” or “preferences” menu. The links below provide information about cookie settings for the browsers that are supported by the Exchange:
4.3. For Google Analytics Advertising Features, you can opt-out through the Google Ads Settings, Ad settings for mobile apps or any other available means. Google also provides Google Analytics opt-out plug-in for the web.
4.4. Various third parties provide browser plug-ins and apps that can help provide you information on or block third-party cookies, web beacons and some JavaScript based technologies. BNGx cannot vouch for the efficacy of a particular third party product, but popular products that provide these privacy enhancements include Ghostery and AdBlock Plus. Google provides tools to control use of advertising on its platform, including advertisements that may be placed at the instruction of BNGx. More information can be found in your account settings in Google’s Privacy Centre.
5.1. This Policy is subject to change at any time, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Policy. By continuing to use the Exchange, you acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Policy and we encourage you to do so to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the information we collect. It is your responsibility to be aware of any changes and your continued use of the Exchange shall constitute your agreement to this Policy and any updates.
5.2. If you do not agree to the revised terms, you may discontinue using the service and the Exchange. If you have any questions about this Policy, please see the *How You & We Communicate” section below.
For enquiries related to this Policy, you can reach out to us via the “Contact Form” section on our Exchange. We value open communication and are committed to addressing any concerns or questions you may have regarding our terms.