Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Sarah's Award Initiative uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.
Necessary cookies enable basic functionality like security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Examples include:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Security cookies to protect against fraud
- Cookie consent preferences
- Load balancing cookies for website performance
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and if you encounter any errors. This information is used to improve our website and your experience.
We may use:
- Google Analytics to understand website usage
- Performance monitoring tools
- Error tracking and reporting
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
These cookies track your browsing habits to show you advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
May include:
- Social media platform cookies (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
- Advertising network cookies
- Campaign tracking cookies
Functionality Cookies
Enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
These cookies remember your preferences and settings to provide a more personalized experience. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.
Examples include:
- Language preferences
- Theme settings (dark/light mode)
- Font size preferences
- Regional settings
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control how cookies are used on our website.
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Third-Party Opt-outs
For marketing cookies from third parties, you can opt out directly through their websites:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
- Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
Your Rights
Under data protection laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal data.
Right to be informed: You have the right to know how your data is being processed.
Right of access: You can request copies of your personal data.
Right to rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data.
Right to object: You can object to processing of your personal data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies.
Phone
+1 (234) 567-8900Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.