1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, making it easier to use and more useful to you.
2. How We Use Cookies
giftkhale.org uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience on our educational platform. We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Session Management: To maintain your session as you navigate through pages
- Security: To protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
- Load Balancing: To distribute traffic efficiently across our servers
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Language Preferences: To remember your preferred language
- Display Preferences: To remember your layout and display settings
- Form Data: To remember information you've entered in forms
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:
- Usage Statistics: Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
- Performance Metrics: Page load times and technical performance
- Error Tracking: To identify and fix technical issues
2.4 Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)
With your consent, we may use cookies for:
- Email Campaigns: To measure newsletter effectiveness
- User Engagement: To understand which content is most helpful
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 First-Party Cookies
These cookies are set directly by giftkhale.org:
- session_id: Session identifier (expires when browser closes)
- user_preferences: Your website preferences (expires after 1 year)
- consent_status: Your cookie consent choices (expires after 1 year)
3.2 Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for:
- Maintaining your session across pages
- Remembering items during your visit
- Security and authentication
3.3 Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period:
- Remembering your preferences between visits
- Analytics and performance tracking
- Improving user experience based on past visits
4. Third-Party Cookies
We minimize the use of third-party cookies to maintain your privacy. Any third-party cookies used are strictly for:
- Website analytics (anonymous usage data only)
- Security and fraud prevention
- Essential website functionality
5. Cookie Duration
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| session_id |
Session management |
Session |
| user_preferences |
Store user settings |
1 year |
| consent_status |
Cookie consent tracking |
1 year |
| analytics_id |
Anonymous analytics |
2 years |
6. How to Control Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
6.2 Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of cookies by:
- Adjusting your browser settings to refuse all cookies
- Deleting cookies after each browsing session
- Using browser privacy modes (incognito/private browsing)
- Using browser extensions that block cookies
6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Personalized settings may not be saved
- Some website functions may be limited
- Your user experience may be degraded
7. Web Beacons and Tracking Pixels
In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (also known as tracking pixels) to:
- Track email open rates for newsletters
- Monitor page view statistics
- Measure content engagement
These technologies do not store information on your device but work in conjunction with cookies.
8. Local Storage
We may also use HTML5 local storage to:
- Store user preferences locally
- Cache content for faster loading
- Improve website performance
You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.
9. Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect Do Not Track signals. When a DNT signal is detected, we:
- Limit data collection to essential functions only
- Disable non-essential analytics
- Respect your privacy preferences
10. Cookie Consent
When you first visit giftkhale.org, you will be asked to consent to our use of cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Change your preferences at any time
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other tracking technologies.
12. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
13. International Users
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and other jurisdictions with cookie laws, we comply with applicable regulations including GDPR requirements for cookie consent and data protection.
14. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
giftkhale.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
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