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

Always Active

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:

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.

Changes 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.