Cookie notice
Last updated 9 October 2026
ESGListings uses what’s needed for the site to work, plus Google Analytics only if you say yes. We don’t use advertising cookies.
| Name | Type | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
esgl_session | Cookie, strictly necessary | Keeps you signed in, protects forms against forgery, and remembers form progress such as email verification | Until you close your browser |
esl-compare | Browser session storage | Remembers the providers you picked to compare. It stays in your browser and isn’t sent to us | Until you close the tab |
esl-shortlist | Browser local storage | Remembers the providers you saved to your shortlist. It stays in your browser and isn’t sent to us unless you open or share your shortlist link | Until you clear it or remove the providers |
esl-view | Browser local storage | Remembers whether you prefer the detailed or compact list on category pages | Until you clear it |
| Razorpay Checkout | Payment window, only on the Sponsored payment page | Razorpay may set cookies to process the payment securely and prevent fraud. See Razorpay’s privacy policy | Set by Razorpay |
_ga, _ga_* | Cookie, analytics (only if you click Accept) | Google Analytics counts visits and which pages are used, so we can improve the directory. IP addresses are shortened. Not used for advertising | Up to 2 years |
esl-consent | Browser local storage | Remembers whether you accepted or declined analytics, so we don’t ask again | Until you clear it |
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Bot check on some forms | Cloudflare processes technical information to tell people from bots. See Cloudflare’s privacy policy | Set by Cloudflare |
Our visitor statistics are simple daily counts and don’t use cookies. Our fonts are hosted on our own server, so loading a page doesn’t contact Google or other font services.
Google Analytics and your choice
The first time you visit, we ask whether you’re happy for us to use Google Analytics. Until you click Accept, Google Analytics isn’t loaded at all and sets no cookies. If you accept, Google (Google Ireland Limited in the EU and UK, Google LLC elsewhere) processes your visit on our behalf, which can involve transfer to the United States. You can change your mind any time with Cookie settings; choosing “No thanks” removes the Google Analytics cookies.