1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site function properly and provide information to website owners to improve services and user experience.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – removed when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

• First-party cookies – set directly by our website

• Third-party cookies – set by external services we use

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2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website works correctly

• Improve functionality and user experience

• Analyse site traffic and usage

• Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent)

• Support security and performance

We DO NOT use cookies to collect sensitive information or to sell data to third parties.

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3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable security, page navigation, and access to secure areas.
You cannot disable these cookies.

Examples include:

• Cookie consent preferences

• Site security / firewall cookies

• Login/session management cookies (if applicable)

B. Functional Cookies

These help the site remember your choices—such as language, region, or display settings.
These are optional cookies.

C. Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.
We use them to improve content, navigation, and performance.

If you use a specific provider, include it here (e.g., Google Analytics, Matomo):

• Google Analytics may track pages visited, time spent, device type, and general user behaviour.

• IP addresses are anonymised where configured.

Users can opt out at any time.

D. Third-Party or Embedded Content Cookies

Some pages may include content from external sources (e.g., YouTube videos, social buttons, event tools, donation forms).
These services may set their own cookies when you interact with them.

Examples include:

• YouTube / Vimeo

• PayPal / Stripe donation buttons

• Social media integrations (Facebook, Instagram, X)

We do not control these cookies.

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4. Cookies We Use

Cookie Name      Purpose                                           Type              Duration
cookieConsent    Stores your cookie preferences   Necessary     6–12 months
_ga                         Google Analytics                              Analytics       2 years
_gid                        Google Analytics                              Analytics       24 hours
PHPSESSID           Maintains session state                 Necessary     Session
 

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Manage individual preferences

You can change your settings at any time by clicking:
“Cookie Settings” (add link if you have a settings page).

Browser Controls

You can also delete or block cookies using your browser settings.
However, blocking essential cookies may cause parts of the site to stop working.

For instructions, see:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop

• Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac

• Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge

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6. Third-Party Cookies & External Sites

Our cookie policy does not apply to external websites linked from Sazani.org.
Those sites have their own privacy and cookie practices.
We encourage you to review their policies directly.

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7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

• Technology

• Legislation

• Website functionality

When updated, the “Effective Date” will be changed accordingly.

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8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how we handle your data, please contact:

Email: info@sazani.org
Address: Glan Y Mor Buildings, Bush Hill, Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, SA71 4RL