Cookie Policy for DonateYou

Effective Date: [27-04-2025]

Welcome to DonateYou. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you access or interact with our services, including through our websites, mobile applications, and communications.

Please read this policy carefully. For general information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, visit our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to collect and store information about your browsing activities.
Cookies help us recognize you, remember your preferences, and improve your user experience.

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies: Set directly by DonateYou.

• Third-party cookies: Set by external services (e.g., analytics, advertising networks).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

• Ensure the technical functionality of our Website

• Understand and improve how you interact with us

• Personalize your experience

• Provide you with relevant advertising

• Ensure the security of our services

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Cookie Lifespan

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies: Expire once you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (from a few hours to several years).

We set reasonable expiration periods based on the cookie’s purpose.

5. Examples of Cookies We Use

(Note: Your actual platform may use different cookies — this is a model list.)

6. Cookies on Mobile Devices

When you access DonateYou from a mobile device (app or mobile browser):

• Mobile-specific cookies or device identifiers (such as IDFA or GAID) may be used for analytics and advertising.

• You can usually reset or limit these identifiers in your device settings.

See Apple’s App Tracking Transparency or Google Play Settings.

7. Managing Cookies and Consent

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Adjusting settings in your browser to block or delete cookies.

• Using built-in consent management tools (pop-ups) on our site.

• Opting out of third-party tracking via:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out

  • Facebook Ad Preferences

  • Your Online Choices (EU)

  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out

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

8. Legal Basis for Cookies (GDPR Compliance)

For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA):

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest (no consent required)

• All other cookies: Consent is obtained before placing them on your device

We comply with GDPR’s rules for transparency, consent, and data minimization.

9. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Cookie Disclosure

For California residents:

• Cookies may constitute “personal information” under the CCPA.

• You have the right to know, delete, and opt-out of the sale of personal information collected through cookies.

We honor “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” requests via our CCPA rights page.

For more information about your CCPA rights, visit our Privacy Policy.

10. Accessibility

DonateYou is committed to making our Cookie Policy accessible to all users, including those with disabilities.
If you need this Policy provided in an alternative format, please email us at privacy@donateyou.com.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the “Effective Date” at the top of the page

• Notify users through our Website or via email (if appropriate)

Please review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or your rights:

DonateYou Privacy Office
Email: privacy@donateyou.com