Cookie Policy Template
Please read this Cookies Policy carefully before using the [ihsanrelief.org](https://ihsanrelief.org) website operated by **Ihsan Relief** (“us”, “we”, “our”).
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What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files or data entries stored on your computer or mobile device by a website’s server when you visit. Each cookie is unique to your web browser and allows the website to remember your actions, preferences, or transaction details over a period of time.
What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
- Strictly Necessary Cookies (Including Donation Processing) These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as filling out forms or making a donation.
• Website Functionality: Essential session cookies to navigate our pages securely. • Online Donations (Zeffy & Payment Gateways): When you use our embedded donation form provided by Zeffy (operated by 9355-0861 Québec Inc.), essential third-party cookies and local storage tokens are placed on your device. These are strictly necessary to: – Securely process your donation payment (via Zeffy and PCI-compliant processors such as Stripe). – Prevent fraudulent transactions and protect payment security. – Maintain your donation session state until completion.
Note: Under UK PECR regulations, strictly necessary cookies do not require prior consent as they are required to deliver the service you requested (making a donation).
2. Functionality Cookies Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features during your visits.
3. Analytics & Performance Cookies These cookies allow us and third-party services to collect aggregated, anonymous data on how visitors interact with our website (e.g., which pages are visited most often).
• They do not collect directly identifiable personal information (such as names or emails).
• They help us improve website performance, user experience, and campaign outreach.
Summary of Key Third-Party Cookies
Provider | Purpose | Type
Ihsan Relief | Core website navigation, security, and layout state. | Necessary
Zeffy | Manages donation widget sessions, form state, and security. | Essential / Payment
Stripe / Payment Partners | Fraud detection, card verification, and payment processing. | Essential / Security
How to Manage or Delete Cookies You can restrict, block, or delete cookies set by our website or any other website at any time through your web browser settings:
• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
For detailed information on how to manage cookies across different devices and browsers, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent the Zeffy online donation form from working correctly.
Contacting Us If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of third-party payment providers like Zeffy, please contact us:
• Email: Info@ihsanrelief.org
• Phone: +44 7422 509603
• Address: Birmingham, England