Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2025-07-15

This Cookies Policy explains how Transforming Cleft ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://www.transformingcleft.org ("Website"). By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure our Website functions correctly and efficiently
Understand how users interact with our Website
Improve user experience and website performance
Enable functionality such as user logins or forms
Show embedded content (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps)
Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following types of cookies:

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

Examples:

Cookie consent settings
Security/authentication cookies

b. Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, such as which pages are visited most often, and if users get error messages. They help us improve our content and website performance.

Examples:

Google Analytics (_anonymized IP)

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your username or language) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Examples:

Embedded video preferences
Live chat support tools

d. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website may include content from third parties (e.g., YouTube, Google Maps, social media). These providers may set their own cookies over which we have no direct control.

4. Managing Cookies

You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies when you first visit our site via the cookie banner. You can also manage your cookie settings at any time through your browser.

Disabling cookies:

Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through the browser settings. You can usually configure your browser to:

Block all cookies
Alert you when cookies are being used
Delete cookies after each session

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

5. Legal Basis for Processing Cookies (GDPR)

For cookies that are not strictly necessary, we rely on your explicit consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR of the EU regulation, observed extraterritorially. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in law or our data practices. We encourage you to check this page regularly for the latest information.

Effective Date: 2025-07-15

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

Transforming Cleft
Email: info@transformingcleft.org
Website: https://www.transformingcleft.org