Cookies Policy
Equinox Growth Commodity Trading
Last updated: [insert date]
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Equinox Growth Commodity Trading ("Equinox Growth", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
We operate in a business-to-business (B2B) commodity trading environment. Our website is designed to provide information regarding our services, market coverage, and trading activities.
This policy should be read alongside our:
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Privacy Policy (GDPR)
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Terms of Use
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Legal & Compliance framework
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website.
They are widely used to:
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ensure proper website functionality
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improve performance and usability
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collect analytical data
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support security and compliance
Cookies do not give us direct access to your device or personal files.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.
They enable:
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page navigation
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access to secure areas
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basic security features
Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
They collect information such as:
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pages visited
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time spent on pages
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navigation patterns
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technical performance
This allows us to:
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improve structure and usability
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refine content relevant to commodity trading
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maintain professional standards expected in the industry
Example tools: Google Analytics (or equivalent)
Legal basis: User consent
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences.
They may store:
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language selection (EN / FR / PL)
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interface settings
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previously entered form data
Legal basis: User consent
3.4 Security & Compliance Cookies
Given the nature of commodity trading, we implement cookies that support:
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fraud prevention
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system integrity
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compliance monitoring
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abuse detection
These cookies are critical for maintaining a secure digital environment.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
3.5 Marketing Cookies (if applicable)
At this stage, Equinox Growth does not rely heavily on marketing tracking, in line with traditional trading house standards.
If implemented in the future, such cookies may:
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track engagement across platforms
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support outreach campaigns
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measure communication effectiveness
Legal basis: Explicit user consent
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party service providers.
These may include:
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analytics providers
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hosting infrastructure (e.g., Wix)
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embedded content tools
We ensure that such providers operate under appropriate data protection standards.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies may be:
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Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
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Persistent cookies — stored for a defined period
Typical durations range from:
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a few minutes (session)
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up to 24 months (analytics)
6. Legal Basis (GDPR Compliance)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we rely on:
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Legitimate interest — for essential and security cookies
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Consent — for analytics, functional, and marketing cookies
Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be asked to provide consent via a cookie banner.
7. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through:
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to:
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block cookies
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delete stored cookies
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manage permissions per site
Cookie banner (on our website)
You may:
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accept all cookies
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reject non-essential cookies
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customize preferences
Disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.
8. Data Protection & Privacy
Cookies may involve the processing of personal data (e.g., IP address, browsing behavior).
Such processing is handled in accordance with our:
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Privacy Policy
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GDPR obligations
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internal compliance framework
We do not sell personal data and do not engage in aggressive data monetization practices.
9. International Data Transfers
Where third-party providers are located outside the EEA, we ensure:
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Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
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appropriate safeguards
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compliance with EU data protection standards
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:
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legal requirements
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operational changes
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technological updates
The latest version will always be available on our website.
11. Contact
Equinox Growth Commodity Trading
Email: legal@equinox-growth.com
Website: www.equinox-growth.com
Equinox Growth Commodity Trading
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