Last updated: January 2025
1. 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 browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you interact with our content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website:
- Navigation preferences: Remember your menu state and navigation choices
- Security: Help protect against cross-site request forgery
- Load balancing: Ensure the website loads properly
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your browsing experience:
- Language preferences: Remember your language selection
- Accessibility settings: Store your accessibility preferences
- Theme preferences: Remember display settings
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Google Analytics: Track page views, bounce rates, and user flows
- Performance monitoring: Identify technical issues and loading times
- Content optimization: Understand which content is most valuable
3. Cookies We Do NOT Use
brightaidtz.org is committed to respecting your privacy. We do not use:
- Advertising cookies: We do not track you for advertising purposes
- Social media tracking: No social media platform tracking cookies
- Cross-site tracking: We do not track your activity across other websites
- Marketing cookies: No cookies for marketing or promotional purposes
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content or services from third parties that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
- Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
- Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics
- Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
Google Fonts
- Purpose: Load custom fonts for better typography
- Data collected: Minimal technical information for font delivery
- Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
5. How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- 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
Cookie Management Options
- Accept all cookies: Allow all cookies for full functionality
- Block all cookies: Prevent all cookies (may limit functionality)
- Block third-party cookies: Allow only our cookies
- Custom settings: Choose which types of cookies to allow
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:
- Some website features may not work properly
- Navigation preferences will not be saved
- We won't be able to analyze website performance
- Your accessibility settings may not be remembered
7. Mobile Devices
For mobile devices, you can manage cookies through:
- iOS Safari: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
- Android Chrome: Chrome menu > Settings > Site settings > Cookies
- Mobile browsers: Check your browser's privacy settings
8. Cookie Retention
Different cookies are stored for different periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Stored for up to 2 years or until manually deleted
- Analytics cookies: Typically stored for 13-26 months
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the information provided on our main website. We're committed to addressing your privacy concerns.
11. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy: