Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

giftbah.org uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how visitors use our educational platform. We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Session cookies: Maintain your browsing session
• Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity
• Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Track page views and user navigation patterns
• Measure website performance and speed
• Identify popular content and educational resources
• Understand visitor demographics and interests
• Improve our educational content based on usage data

2.3 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Remember your language preferences
• Store your display preferences (text size, layout)
• Maintain your newsletter subscription status
• Remember previously viewed content

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Session Cookies	Maintain your browsing session	Deleted when browser closes
Persistent Cookies	Remember preferences across visits	Up to 12 months
First-Party Cookies	Set directly by giftbah.org	Varies
Analytics Cookies	Track usage and performance	Up to 24 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

• Analytics Services: To understand website usage and improve content
• Content Delivery Networks: To deliver content efficiently

We do NOT use cookies for:

• Advertising or marketing tracking
• Sharing data with advertisers
• Social media tracking (we have no social media integrations)
• Selling your browsing data

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline optional cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
• Learn more about our cookie usage

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:

• Block all cookies: Prevent all websites from setting cookies
• Block third-party cookies: Only accept first-party cookies
• Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
• Receive notifications: Get alerts when cookies are set

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in different browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Your preferences may not be saved between visits
• Some interactive features may not work correctly
• We cannot remember your cookie consent preferences
• Website performance may be affected

However, all educational content will remain accessible.

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:

• Local Storage: To store preferences locally on your device
• Session Storage: To maintain data during your browsing session
• Web Beacons: Small tracking pixels for analytics (if applicable)

8. Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect Do Not Track browser settings. If you have DNT enabled, we will:

• Minimize data collection to essential functions only
• Not use optional tracking or analytics cookies
• Honor your privacy preferences

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you are under 13, please do not use our website.

10. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

• Our cookie usage practices
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Technology and privacy standards

We will post updates on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated through our website banner.

11. Your Rights

Regarding cookies and data collection, you have the right to:

• Know what cookies are being set
• Refuse consent for optional cookies
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request information about data collected via cookies
• Request deletion of cookie-related data

12. International Visitors

This cookie policy complies with:

• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• ePrivacy Directive
• Other applicable privacy laws

13. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

giftbah.org LLC
1234 Financial Plaza, Suite 567
New York, NY 10001
United States

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (555) 443-1553
Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST