Last updated: September 22, 2025
Welcome to the website of Golden Circle of Giving (“we”, “us”, “our”) at https://circleofgiving.gold for the Water For All project. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored until they expire or you delete them). Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party) or by third parties (e.g., analytics or social media services).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to ensure the site works properly, remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and (where applicable) support outreach and fundraising activities. Some cookies are essential, while others require your consent.
| Type | Purpose | Examples | Retention | Consent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enable core site functions such as security, network management, accessibility, and remembering your cookie choices. | Consent storage; load balancing; session management. | Session or up to 12 months | Not required |
| Functional | Remember settings and preferences (e.g., language or region) to provide a better experience. | UI preferences; localization. | Up to 12 months | Required |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it (aggregated/anon where possible). | Page views; traffic sources; performance metrics. | Up to 24 months | Required |
| Marketing | Deliver or measure outreach content and limit repetition; may be set by third-party partners. | Remarketing tags; campaign measurement. | Up to 24 months | Required |
Note: Specific cookies and their lifetimes may change as we improve our website. We will keep this policy updated with material changes.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Where we use third-party services (e.g., analytics, embedded media, or social sharing), those providers may set cookies over which we do not have full control. Please review their policies for details.
4. Managing Your Preferences
- On your first visit, you are asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- You can change or withdraw consent at any time using our Cookie Settings.
- You can also manage cookies in your browser. Disabling some cookies may impact site functionality.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. We will post updates here and revise the “Last updated” date.
6. Contact Us
Golden Circle of Giving
Email: info@circleofgiving.gold
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