Cookie Policy
Learn about the cookies we use and how to manage your preferences
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality.
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session and security while using our platform.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period. They remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly and cannot be disabled.
Purpose
- • Maintain user authentication and sessions
- • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
- • Enable core functionality like donations
- • Remember your login status
Examples
- • __session (authentication)
- • __secure (security tokens)
- • csrf_token (CSRF protection)
- • app_check (App Check verification)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how you use our platform to improve your experience.
Purpose
- • Track page views and user interactions
- • Monitor platform performance and errors
- • Understand user behavior patterns
- • Improve platform functionality
Examples
- • _ga (Google Analytics)
- • _gid (Google Analytics)
- • _gat (Google Analytics)
- • Custom analytics events
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your settings and preferences for a personalized experience.
Purpose
- • Remember your language preferences
- • Store notification settings
- • Remember dark/light mode choice
- • Save form data temporarily
Examples
- • theme_preference
- • notification_settings
- • language_selection
- • form_autosave
Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by external services we use to provide functionality.
Services
- • Stripe (payment processing)
- • Paystack (payment processing)
- • MailerSend (email delivery)
- • Google Analytics (analytics)
Purpose
- • Secure payment processing
- • Email delivery tracking
- • Fraud prevention
- • Performance monitoring
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the platform's functionality.
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- • Accept all cookies for the full experience
- • Reject non-essential cookies
- • Customize your preferences
- • Change your settings at any time
Platform Settings
You can manage some cookie preferences directly through your account settings:
Notification Preferences
Control email notifications and quiet hours in your dashboard settings.
Theme Preferences
Choose between light and dark mode, which is stored in a preference cookie.
GDPR Compliance
Your Rights
Consent
- • We only use non-essential cookies with your consent
- • You can withdraw consent at any time
- • Consent is specific to each cookie category
- • We record your consent preferences
Control
- • Access information about cookies we use
- • Request deletion of cookie data
- • Opt out of non-essential cookies
- • Update your preferences anytime
Data Protection
Security
- • Cookies are encrypted when necessary
- • Secure transmission (HTTPS)
- • Regular security audits
- • Access controls and monitoring
Retention
- • Session cookies: deleted on browser close
- • Persistent cookies: 1-2 years maximum
- • Analytics data: anonymized after 2 years
- • Automatic deletion when expired
Questions About Cookies?
We're Here to Help
If you have questions about our cookie policy or need help managing your preferences, please contact our privacy team.