COOKIE POLICY
Promoting Democratic Values and Coexistence
Cookie Policy for IMPAC
Last updated: 12-09-2024
At IMPAC (International Movement for Peace and Coexistence), we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website im-pac.org, and how you can control their use. By continuing to browse our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve the user experience, and provide information to the website owner.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions such as logging in or filling out forms.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They enable us to measure the performance of our site and improve its functionality.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or the region you are in) to provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver ads that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits to display more relevant advertisements.
- Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) and social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter). These cookies are subject to the respective third-party privacy policies.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the proper functionality of our website.
- To analyze traffic and user behavior to improve the user experience.
- To enable personalization features, such as remembering your preferences.
- To deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns.
4. How to Control and Manage Cookies
You have the right to control the use of cookies on our website. You can do so in the following ways:
4.1. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner informing you about the use of cookies. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies: This allows us to use all types of cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies: This will disable cookies that are not strictly necessary.
- Customize your cookie preferences: This allows you to select which types of cookies you want to enable.
4.2. Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies.
- Block all cookies or specific types of cookies.
- Set preferences for websites you visit regularly.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website, and certain features may not work as intended.
4.3. Opt-Out for Third-Party Cookies
You can opt out of third-party cookies used for advertising purposes by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/ or by managing your settings directly on platforms such as Google and Facebook.
5. Cookies We Use
Here is a list of cookies that we use on our website. This list may be updated periodically:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Performance (Google Analytics) | Tracks user interactions and performance for analytics. | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance (Google Analytics) | Identifies unique users for analytics purposes. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Performance (Google Analytics) | Limits the number of requests to Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
| csrftoken | Strictly Necessary | Ensures secure browsing and protects against CSRF attacks | Session |
| wp-settings | Functional | Stores WordPress preferences and settings. | 1 year |
| wp-settings-time | Functional | Stores WordPress preferences and settings. | 1 year |
| fr | Targeting (Facebook) | Used by Facebook to deliver relevant advertisements. | 90 days |
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the types of cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a clear indication of the last updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: contact@im-pac.org
Address: IMPAC aisbl/ivzw, Rue De Tenbosch 88, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium