COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: February 15, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how GH2 Green Hydrogen («we,» «us,» «our») uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on gh2.ae (the «Website»).

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or discontinue use of the Website.

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2. What Are Cookies?

2.1 Definition

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or actions.

2.2 How Cookies Work

When you visit our Website:

1. Your browser requests our web pages

2. Our server sends cookies to your browser

3. Your browser stores the cookies on your device

4. On subsequent visits, your browser sends the cookies back to our server

2.3 Types of Files

This Policy covers:

• Cookies: Small text files stored by your browser

• Web beacons (pixels): Invisible images embedded in web pages

• Local storage: Data stored in your browser’s local storage

• Similar technologies: Other tracking mechanisms with similar functionality

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3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

✓ Enable essential Website functionality (navigation, form submission)
✓ Remember your preferences (language, display settings)
✓ Analyze Website traffic and usage patterns (anonymized analytics)
✓ Improve Website performance and user experience
✓ Ensure Website security (prevent fraud, protect against attacks)
✓ Comply with legal obligations (consent management, records)

We do NOT use cookies for:

• ✗ Targeted advertising or remarketing

• ✗ Selling your data to third parties

• ✗ Tracking you across other websites (cross-site tracking)

• ✗ Profiling for marketing purposes

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4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

Purpose: Enable core Website functionality that cannot operate without them.

Examples:

• Session management cookies

• Security cookies (prevent CSRF attacks)

• Form submission cookies

• Cookie consent preference cookies

Duration: Session (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 12 months

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for Website operation)

Can you disable them? No. Disabling essential cookies will prevent the Website from functioning properly.

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4.2 Performance Cookies (Analytics)

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use the Website by collecting anonymized data.

What we collect:

• Pages visited and time spent

• Navigation paths (how you move through the site)

• Browser and device information

• Geographic location (country/region only, based on IP)

• Referral source (where you came from)

Third-party services we may use:

• Google Analytics (anonymized IP addresses)

• Matomo (self-hosted, privacy-friendly analytics)

• Other analytics tools (anonymized data only)

Duration: Up to 24 months

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR regions) or Legitimate Interest (non-EU regions)

Can you disable them? Yes. See Section 7 below.

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4.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and settings to provide enhanced functionality.

Examples:

• Language preference

• Display settings (dark mode, font size)

• Form auto-fill preferences

• Remembered choices (e.g., «Don’t show this message again»)

Duration: 12 months

Legal Basis: Consent or Legitimate Interest

Can you disable them? Yes, but some features may not work as expected.

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4.4 Social Media and Embedded Content Cookies

Purpose: Enable embedded content from third-party platforms.

Examples:

• Embedded YouTube videos

• Embedded maps (Google Maps)

• Social media sharing buttons (if implemented)

Note: These cookies are set by third parties (YouTube, Google, etc.) and are governed by their own privacy policies.

Duration: Varies by third party (typically 12-24 months)

Legal Basis: Consent

Can you disable them? Yes. Embedded content may not display without these cookies.

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4.5 Cookies We Do NOT Use

We do NOT use:

• ✗ Advertising cookies (Google AdSense, Facebook Pixel, etc.)

• ✗ Remarketing or retargeting cookies

• ✗ Behavioral tracking cookies

• ✗ Cross-site tracking cookies

• ✗ Profiling cookies for marketing purposes

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5. Detailed Cookie Table

Below is a list of cookies we use on gh2.ae:

Note: This table will be updated as we implement additional cookies or remove existing ones.

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6. Third-Party Cookies

6.1 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website traffic analysis (anonymized)

• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Maps (if embedded)

• Purpose: Display interactive maps

• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

YouTube (if videos embedded)

• Purpose: Display video content

• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

• Note: We use «privacy-enhanced mode» when possible

6.2 Third-Party Responsibility

We are NOT responsible for:

• Cookies set by third-party services

• Privacy practices of third parties

• Content or policies of third-party websites

Please review the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they use cookies.

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7. How to Manage and Delete Cookies

7.1 Cookie Banner Preferences

When you first visit gh2.ae, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Customize your preferences (choose which cookie types to allow)

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the «Cookie Settings» link in the footer or here.

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7.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome

1. Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

2. Choose your preferred option:

   • Block all cookies

   • Block third-party cookies

   • Clear cookies on exit

More info: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

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Mozilla Firefox

1. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

2. Choose your preferred option:

   • Block all cookies

   • Block third-party cookies

   • Delete cookies when Firefox is closed

More info: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer

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Safari (Mac)

1. Go to Preferences → Privacy

2. Choose «Block all cookies» or manage individual cookies

More info: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac

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Safari (iPhone/iPad)

1. Go to Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security

2. Enable «Block All Cookies»

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Microsoft Edge

1. Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

2. Choose your preferred option

More info: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

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7.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can:

• Adjust browser settings (see above for Safari iOS)

• Use privacy-focused browsers (Firefox Focus, DuckDuckGo)

• Reset your advertising ID (Android/iOS settings)

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7.4 Opt-Out Tools

Google Analytics Opt-Out

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect the «Do Not Track» browser setting. If you enable DNT:

• We will not use analytics cookies on your device

• Essential cookies will still be used for Website functionality

To enable DNT:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Send a «Do Not Track» request

• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Send websites a «Do Not Track» signal

• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Ask websites not to track me

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8. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or block cookies, certain features of the Website may not function properly:

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Website to function.

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9. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for the duration specified in Section 4 and the cookie table in Section 5.

After expiration:

• Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies are automatically deleted after their expiration date

• You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings

Analytics data is anonymized after 12 months and aggregated for long-term trends.

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10. Consent and Legal Basis

10.1 GDPR (EU/EEA Visitors)

For visitors from the European Union:

• Essential cookies: Legitimate interest (no consent required)

• Non-essential cookies: Consent required (opt-in via cookie banner)

You have the right to:

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Object to processing

• Request deletion of cookie data

10.2 ePrivacy Directive (EU)

We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) by:

• Obtaining consent before setting non-essential cookies

• Providing clear information about cookies

• Offering easy opt-out mechanisms

10.3 CCPA (California Residents)

For California residents:

• We do NOT sell personal information collected via cookies

• You have the right to opt-out of cookie tracking

• You have the right to request deletion of cookie data

10.4 UAE Data Protection Law

We comply with UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 by:

• Processing personal data lawfully and transparently

• Limiting data collection to necessary purposes

• Implementing appropriate security measures

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11. Cookies and Children

This Website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies.

If you believe a child has provided information via cookies, please contact us at info@gh2.ae, and we will delete the data immediately.

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12. International Data Transfers

Cookie data may be processed by third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) whose servers are located outside the United Arab Emirates, including in:

• United States

• European Union

• Other jurisdictions

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU data transfers

• Adequacy decisions where applicable

• Privacy Shield frameworks (where still applicable)

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13. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data:

• Secure transmission (HTTPS/SSL encryption)

• Access controls (only authorized personnel can access data)

• Regular security audits

• Anonymization and pseudonymization where possible

However, no method of transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

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14. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie practices

• New cookies or technologies

• Changes in applicable laws

• User feedback or requests

Material changes will be communicated by:

• Updating the «Last Updated» date at the top of this page

• Displaying a notice on the Website

• Re-requesting consent if required by law

Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

We recommend reviewing this Policy periodically.

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15. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding cookies and data collected through them:

Under GDPR (EU):

• Right to access cookie data

• Right to delete cookie data

• Right to object to cookie processing

• Right to withdraw consent

• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Under CCPA (California):

• Right to know what data is collected

• Right to delete cookie data

• Right to opt-out (we don’t sell data, so this is automatic)

Under UAE Law:

• Right to access and correct data

• Right to request deletion

• Right to object to processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at: info@gh2.ae

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16. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies:

Email: info@gh2.ae
Website: https://gh2.ae

For cookie-related inquiries, use the subject line: «Cookie Policy Inquiry»

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

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17. Regulatory Information

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with:

• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU)

• ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law)

• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)

• PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations – UK)

• UAE Data Protection Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021)

• LGPD (Brazil)

• PIPEDA (Canada)

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18. Additional Resources

To learn more about cookies and online privacy:

• About Cookies: https://www.aboutcookies.org/

• All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/

• EU Cookie Law: https://ec.europa.eu/ipg/basics/legal/cookies/index_en.htm

• ICO (UK): https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/guide-to-pecr/cookies-and-similar-technologies/

• CNIL (France): https://www.cnil.fr/en/cookies-and-other-trackers

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Last Updated: February 15, 2026

© 2025-2026 GH2 Green Hydrogen – All rights reserved.

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