Circulus Cookie Policy

Last Updated: [23.03.2025]

Welcome to Circulus Innovations Limited (“Circulus”). This Cookie Policy explains how we and our partners use cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with our website (“Website”) and services. It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, which further detail how we handle your personal data.

1. Scope and Acceptance

1.1  Legally Binding Agreement

These Terms govern your use of the Circulus Website, including any content, features, services, or tools offered (collectively, the “Services”).

By affirmatively indicating your acceptance (e.g., clicking an “I agree” button) and/or by continuing to use this Website, you confirm that you have read, understood, and consent to be bound by these Terms.

1.2  Additional Policies

Certain areas or services on this Website (such as the Circulus Marketplace, seller accounts, or data processing activities) may be governed by additional agreements, policies, or guidelines, all of which are incorporated by reference.   

If there is any conflict between these Terms and additional policies, the additional policies will control with respect to their subject matter.

1.3  Changes to the Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time.   

Any changes will be effective upon posting on the Website. It is your responsibility to review these Terms periodically.   

Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.   

2. Eligibility and User Responsibilities

2.1  Age Requirements

You must be at least 16 years old to use this Website.   

If you are under the age of 16, you may only use the Website with involvement and approval of a parent or legal guardian.   

Certain aspects of the Services may impose higher age requirements as mandated by law.

2.2  Account Registration

You may be required to create an account to access certain features or services.   

When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information.   

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.   

Any activity under your account is your responsibility, and you must inform us promptly of any unauthorized access or security breach.   

2.3  Acceptable Use

Users must use the Website and its Services in a lawful manner, consistent with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations.   

You agree not to:

  • Use the Website in a way that disrupts its normal operation or that of other users;   
  • Upload or transmit any content that is unlawful, defamatory, harassing, obscene, or infringes the rights of others;   
  • Introduce viruses, malware, or harmful code;   
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to the Website’s systems or user accounts;   
  • Engage in data mining, scraping, or any automated data gathering methods without our prior written consent.   

3. Privacy and Data Protection

3.1 Privacy Policy

Your use of this Website is also subject to our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, handle, and protect your personal data in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.   

3.2  Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience.   

For more information, please review our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.   

3.3  Data Security

While we employ measures to safeguard personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.   

You acknowledge that any transmission of data over the internet may carry inherent risks.   

4. Intellectual Property

4.1 Ownership of Content

All content on this Website—such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, and software—is the property of Circulus or its content suppliers and is protected by international intellectual property laws.   

4.2 License and Access

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, and revocable license to access and make personal use of the Website.   

This license does not include any resale or commercial use of the Services or its contents.   

You may not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell, or otherwise exploit any portion of the Website without express written permission from Circulus.   

4.3 User-Generated Content

If you submit or post any content (e.g., reviews, comments, photos), you grant Circulus a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, transferable, and sub-licensable license to use, reproduce, modify, publish, display, and distribute such content in connection with operating and promoting the Services.   

You represent and warrant that you own or control the rights to any content you post and that such content does not violate the rights of any third party or applicable law.

5. Third-Party Links and Services

5.1 Third-Party Websites

This Website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Circulus.   

We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, privacy policies, or practices of such third-party websites.   

5.2 User Transactions with Third Parties

If you choose to engage with third-party products or services advertised or linked on this Website, your relationship is directly with the third party.   

We are not responsible for examining or evaluating any such business or individuals and do not warrant their offerings.    

6. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liability

6.1 Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all information, content, materials, products, and other services included on or otherwise made available to you through the Website are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, unless otherwise specified in writing.   

To the fullest extent permissible by law, Circulus disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.   

6.2 Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Circulus shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, punitive, or consequential damages (including but not limited to lost profits or data) arising out of or related to your use of the Website.   

In no event shall Circulus’s aggregate liability exceed the greater of (a) the amount you have paid for Services in the last six months, or (b) one hundred Euros (€100).   

Nothing in these Terms limits or excludes liability where such liability cannot be limited or excluded under applicable law (e.g., in cases of fraud, willful misconduct, or mandatory consumer protection rules).   

7. Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Circulus and its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents, to the maximum extent permitted by law, from and against all claims, losses, costs, damages, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising out of or related to:

  • Your breach of these Terms;   
  • Your use or misuse of the Website;   
  • Your violation of any third-party rights, including intellectual property or data privacy rights.

8. Termination

8.1 Suspension or Termination of Access

We may, at our sole discretion, terminate or suspend your access to the Website (in whole or in part) at any time, for any or no reason, including breaches of these Terms.   

If your account is banned or terminated, you may appeal by contacting our customer service.   

However, Circulus reserves the right to reject any appeal to the extent permitted by applicable law.       

8.2 Effects of Termination

Upon termination, all rights granted to you under these Terms shall immediately cease.   

Any provisions in these Terms that by their nature should survive termination will remain in effect (e.g., disclaimers of warranties, limitation of liability, indemnification).   

If your account is terminated due to a breach of these Terms, you will not be entitled to a refund for any subscriptions or purchased products, except where required by law (e.g., valid exercise of the statutory right of withdrawal) or if you cancel your subscription under applicable terms.   

For physical products, refunds remain subject to the Circulus Return Policy—if you do not return the items in accordance with that policy, no refund will be issued.   

9. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

9.1 Governing Law

These Terms, and any non-contractual obligations arising from or connected with them, are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.   

9.2 Jurisdiction

The courts of Ireland have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms.     

9.3 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Where required by EU law, we may provide links or access to an ADR mechanism or the EU Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Website.   

However, nothing in these Terms obligates either party to resolve disputes exclusively through ADR unless required by law.

10. Miscellaneous

10.1 Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with any policies or rules incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between you and Circulus regarding your use of the Website.   

They supersede all prior understandings or agreements, whether written or oral, regarding the subject matter.   

10.2 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.   

10.3 No Waiver

No waiver of any term in these Terms shall be deemed a continuing waiver of that term or any other term, and Circulus’s failure to assert any right under these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that right.   

10.4 Assignment

You may not assign or transfer your rights or obligations under these Terms without our prior written consent.   

We may assign our rights and obligations without restriction.  

10.5 Force Majeure

We will not be held liable for any failure or delay in performance due to causes beyond our reasonable control, including natural disasters, governmental acts, terrorism, strikes, technical failures, or disruptions of the internet.   

10.6 Language

Where these Terms are translated into any language other than English, the English version shall prevail in the event of any conflict or discrepancy.   

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device on subsequent visits, remember user preferences, and enhance your overall experience. Other similar technologies include web beacons, tags, pixels, and device identifiers.

2. Why we use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

1. Ensure Website Functionality

  • Enable core site features like user account login, securecheckout, and navigation.
  • Maintain the session state (e.g., items in your shoppingcart).

2. Improve User Experience

  • Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings, displaypreferences).
  • Personalize content, such as recommended products orrelevant search results.

3. Performance& Analytics

  • Collect data on how visitors use our site (e.g., pagesvisited, time spent).
  • Analyze and improve our site functionality, design, andperformance.

4. Advertising& Marketing

  • Deliver targeted ads based on your interests and browsingbehavior.
  • Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and promotions.

5. AI and Personalization

  • In some cases, cookies assist in gathering anonymized usage data that helps refine our AI algorithms, such as for product recommendations or search optimization.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize our cookies as follows:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for the Website to function properly.

Enable features like secure login and checkout.

These cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie consent manager because they are required for the site’s basic functionality.

2. Functional Cookies

Enhance site functionality by remembering your preferencesand settings.

Examples include remembering your language choice or region.

Disabling these may affect the personalization and convenience of your experience.

3. Performance/Analytics Cookies

Collect anonymous data on how users navigate and interact with our Website.

Help us identify usage patterns, measure performance, and fix bugs.

Typically provided by third-party analytics services (e.g.,Google Analytics).

4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Track browsing habits to deliver more relevant advertisements.

May be set by us or by third parties (e.g., advertising networks).

Help evaluate the effectiveness of ad campaigns and promotions.

5. AI-Related Cookies

May store session-level data that contributes to AI-based personalization (e.g., recommended products or chat assistance).

Often overlap with functional or performance cookies but focused on algorithmic improvement and user insights.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties on our Website. This may include:

  • Analytics Providers: Tools like Google Analytics, which gather aggregate data on user interactions.
  • Advertising Partners: Networks that deliver targeted ads or measure ad performance.
  • Social Media Platforms: Plug-ins or share buttons that set cookies to track user activity (e.g., a “Like” button).

We do not control the collection or use of your information by these third parties, who have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their respective policies for more details.

5. How to Manage Cookies

1. Cookie Consent Banner

Upon your first visit (or after clearing your cookies), you will see a banner or popup prompting you to set your cookie preferences.

You can accept all, reject all (except strictly necessary),or customize preferences at any time.

2. Browser Settings

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

The method varies by browser; consult the “Help” section of your browser or visit allaboutcookies.org for more information.

3. Opt-Out Mechanisms

For analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics), you can install a browser add-on to disable tracking.

For interest-based advertising, you can often opt out via industry self-regulatory programs (e.g., Your Online Choices in the EU).

4. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you reject certain functional or performance cookies,some site features may not work optimally (e.g., your saved preferences might not persist).

Blocking targeting cookies does not reduce the number of ads you see, but it may make them less relevant.

6. Data Protection and Privacy

1. Personal Data

Some cookies may collect or store personal data, especially if you are logged in to your account or if the cookie ties browsing behavior to a specific user profile.

Any personal data collected via cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and relevant data protection laws (e.g.,GDPR).

2. Security

We employ measures to keep data collected by cookies secure,such as encryption and access controls.

However,no transmission over the Internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. How We Use AI with Cookie Data

When you interact with AI-driven features on our Website, some usage data may be collected through cookies or similar technologies. We use this data to:

  • Enhance AI Models:Improve accuracy and relevance of personalized product recommendations or chat responses.
  • Debug & Optimize:Identify and fix performance issues or algorithmic errors.
  • Metrics & Insights: Monitor how users engage with AI features and track outcomes to refine user experience.

Where feasible, we anonymize or aggregate data to protect your identity.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in technology, data protection laws, or our business operations. When we do, we will post the revised Policy on this page with a new “Last Updated”date. If we make significant changes, we may provide additional notice, such as a pop-up or banner on our Website.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Circulus Innovations Limited
77 Sir John Rogerson's Quay, Dublin 2, D02 Y7Y5, Ireland
Email: info@circulusinnovations.com

We appreciate your feedback and will make every effort to address your concerns promptly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your cookie preferences or discontinue your use of our Website.