Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

Cookies do not contain any personal information that can identify you individually, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you navigate our website
• Improve our website's performance and functionality
• Analyze visitor traffic and website usage
• Provide personalized content and experiences
• Ensure the security of our website
• Remember your donation preferences (if applicable)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table lists the main cookies used on our website:

5. Third-Party Cookies

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

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors and the most popular pages. This helps us improve our website and better serve our community.

Payment Processors

When you make a donation, our payment processors (such as PayPal or Stripe) may set their own cookies to process your payment securely. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.

Social Media

If we embed social media content (like Facebook posts or Twitter feeds), those platforms may set their own cookies.

6. How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies individually or all at once
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)

Opt-Out Options

For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• General Advertising: Visit Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page

7. What Happens If You Disable Cookies?

If you choose to disable cookies, you can still use most of our website, but you may experience:

• Loss of saved preferences and settings
• Need to re-enter information on each visit
• Reduced website functionality
• Less personalized experience
• Difficulty with donation forms or volunteer applications

8. Mobile Devices and Apps

When you access our website through a mobile device, cookies work similarly to desktop browsers. Most mobile browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings.

If we develop mobile apps in the future, we will provide separate information about how they use similar technologies.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our other privacy documents:

• Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal information
• Terms of Service - Rules for using our website
• Donor Privacy Policy - How we protect donor information