Cookies Policy

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function, enabling core features like user login, form submissions, and secure navigation. Blocking these may prevent access to essential services.

 

Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to monitor site usage, track visitor behavior, and improve user experience. Examples include Google Analytics and Hotjar, which collect anonymous data on page views, session duration, and navigation paths to optimize site performance.

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Functionality Cookies

Remember user preferences such as language, region, and login status, allowing for a personalized experience across visits.

Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services (e.g., donation platforms like Fundraise Up, social media integrations) to support features like donations, social sharing, or targeted advertising.

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Cookie Consent Management

Websites must provide a clear, accessible cookie banner on first visit, explaining cookie use and obtaining active user consent for non-essential cookies. Users must be able to easily withdraw or change consent via a preference center.

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Transparency & Compliance

A detailed cookie policy must be available, listing all cookie types, their purposes, sources, and expiration periods. This aligns with regulations like GDPR, PECR (UK), and ePrivacy Directive, requiring informed consent and clear opt-out mechanisms.

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Privacy & Data Handling

Personal information collected via cookies (e.g., IP address, device ID, donation details) must be processed securely and only for specified, legitimate purposes. Data should not be sold, and users must be informed of data sharing practices.

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Important Note

While cookies are widely used, HIPAA-compliant use is not possible if personally identifiable health information is stored in cookies, as they are not secure enough for protected health information under HIPAA.