Cookie Policy for Green Action International

last updated: 10 December 2024

Green Action International uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website greenactioninternational.org to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and support our donation services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, enhance site performance, and gather analytics to improve our services. Cookies can be either session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a specific time).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function, including enabling secure payment processing through:

WooCommerce: Ensures proper cart and checkout functionality.
Stripe: Facilitates secure card payments.
GoCardless: Supports direct debit payments.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics: Tracks user interactions, such as pages visited, time spent, and traffic sources. This helps us understand and improve how visitors use our site.
- Data collected: IP address (anonymized), device type, browser version.
- Privacy policy: Google Analytics Privacy Policy

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as language or region, to enhance your experience on our site.

2.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about site performance, helping us identify and resolve issues.

2.5 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

We may use cookies for marketing campaigns to deliver relevant content or ads. However, we do not currently use third-party advertising networks.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services on our website may set cookies, including:

Stripe: For secure payment processing. Stripe Cookie Policy
GoCardless: For handling direct debit payments. GoCardless Cookie Policy
WooCommerce: For enabling smooth e-commerce operations. WooCommerce Cookie Policy

These third parties are responsible for their cookies, and we recommend reviewing their respective policies.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control your cookie preferences using the following methods:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Refer to your browser's help section for specific instructions:

4.2 Cookie Banner

When visiting our site, you can adjust your preferences via the cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit.

4.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please get in touch with us at:

Email: info@greenactioninternational.org
Phone: 0117 441 5515
Address: The Coach House, 2 Upper York St, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8QN