COOKIE POLICY

COOKIE POLICY

Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website.

Last updated: December 15, 2024

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

EcoAfrica uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. This policy explains what cookies we use and why.

TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas.

  • Session management
  • Security features
  • Load balancing
  • Form submission

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Google Analytics
  • Page views and traffic sources
  • User behavior patterns
  • Website performance metrics

Duration: Up to 2 years

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

  • Language preferences
  • Newsletter subscription status
  • Volunteer application progress
  • Donation form preferences

Duration: Up to 1 year

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

  • Social media integration
  • Advertising personalization
  • Campaign tracking
  • Retargeting

Duration: Up to 1 year

THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand website usage and improve user experience.

Social Media

Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram integration for sharing content.

Payment Processors

Secure donation processing through trusted payment partners.

Email Services

Newsletter and communication management platforms.

MANAGING YOUR COOKIES

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser
  • Set up notifications when cookies are sent

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

CONTACT US

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

Email: privacy@ecoafrica.org

Phone: +254 700 123 456

Address: 123 Green Street, Nairobi, Kenya

For more information about cookies in general, visit www.allaboutcookies.org