Effective Date: [Insert Date]
This Cookie Policy explains how Young Widows’ Voice Initiative (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://youngwidowsvoice.org. By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and improve your experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing traffic, and serving relevant advertisements.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies – Required for basic website functionality such as form submissions and secure login areas.
- Analytics cookies – To understand how visitors use our site, which pages are visited most often, and how users interact with content (e.g., via Google Analytics).
- Functional cookies – To remember your settings and preferences, such as your region or language.
- Advertising cookies – Used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing behavior.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by trusted third-party services, such as:
- Google Analytics – Tracks website usage and traffic behavior.
- Google AdSense – Delivers interest-based advertisements.
- Facebook Pixel – Measures the performance of Facebook ads and retargets users.
- Email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) – Tracks email engagement if you subscribe to our newsletters.
These third parties may use cookies to track your browsing activity across different websites.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to accept or reject cookies at any time. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change your browser settings to decline or delete cookies.
Here are your options:
- Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Use the cookie consent banner on our website to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Visit www.youronlinechoices.eu to opt out of interest-based advertising.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
Managing Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or decline cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by clearing cookies from your browser and revisiting the site.
We do not activate advertising or tracking cookies until you give explicit consent, in compliance with GDPR and other applicable laws.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact:
Young Widows’ Voice Initiative
Email: contact@youngwidowsvoice.org
Website: https://youngwidowsvoice.org
