📋 What Are Cookies?

Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by GivingDonate
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use (analytics, payment processors, etc.)

🍪 How We Use Cookies

GivingDonate uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled.

• Authentication: Keep you logged in to your account
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Session Management: Maintain your session as you navigate the platform
• Shopping Cart: Remember items in your cart (if applicable)
• Payment Processing: Enable secure payment transactions

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our platform.

• Google Analytics: Track page views, user behavior, and traffic sources
• Shopify Analytics: Platform analytics and performance monitoring
• Usage Patterns: Understand which features are most used
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization.

• Language Preferences: Remember your language selection
• Display Preferences: Remember your display settings
• Location: Remember your location for relevant content
• Accessibility: Remember accessibility preferences

4. Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used for marketing and advertising purposes.

• Advertising: Show relevant ads on other websites
• Retargeting: Show ads to visitors who have visited our platform
• Campaign Tracking: Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Social Media: Enable social media sharing and integration

📊 Cookies We Use

🔧 Third-Party Services

GivingDonate uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Platform & Infrastructure

• Shopify: E-commerce platform and hosting (essential cookies)
• Shopify Payments: Payment processing (essential cookies)

Analytics & Performance

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Shopify Analytics: Platform performance and analytics

Payment Processing

• Stripe: Payment processing (if used)
• PayPal: Payment processing (if used)

Communication

• Email Service Providers: Email delivery and tracking

⚙️ Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Block All Cookies: Prevent all cookies from being set (may affect functionality)
• Delete Cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
• Block Third-Party Cookies: Allow first-party cookies but block third-party cookies
• Receive Notifications: Get notified when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions

• 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 → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

🚫 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals.

GivingDonate's Approach:

• We do not currently respond to DNT signals
• You can still manage cookies through your browser settings
• Essential cookies will still be set for platform functionality

🌍 International Users

GDPR (European Union)

If you are in the EU, you have additional rights under GDPR:

• Consent: We obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies
• Right to Withdraw: You can withdraw consent at any time
• Cookie Banner: We display a cookie consent banner for EU visitors
• Granular Control: You can choose which types of cookies to accept

CCPA (California)

If you are in California, you have rights under CCPA:

• Right to Know: Know what personal information is collected via cookies
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)

For more information, see our Privacy Policy.

📱 Mobile Devices

If you access GivingDonate through a mobile device, cookies and similar technologies may be used:

Mobile Cookies

• Mobile browsers support cookies similar to desktop browsers
• You can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings
• Some mobile apps may use device identifiers instead of cookies

Device Identifiers

• Advertising ID (iOS/Android): Used for advertising and analytics
• Device ID: Unique identifier for your device
• IP Address: Your device's internet protocol address

Managing Mobile Tracking

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Limit Ad Tracking
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

🔄 Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in cookies we use
• New third-party services
• Changes in laws or regulations
• Updates to our platform

Changes will be effective upon posting with an updated "Last Updated" date.

How We Notify You:

• 📧 Email notification (for material changes)
• 🔔 Platform notification banner
• 📅 Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

📚 Related Policies

For more information about how we protect your privacy and data:

• Legal Information Center - Complete legal policies, terms & disclosures
• Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
• Terms of Service - Complete terms and conditions
• Legal Disclosures - Important legal information