Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. The table below explains the cookies we use and why.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by websites you visit. They allow websites to recognize your device, improve your experience, and provide insights into website usage. Cookies can be classified as either "necessary" or "non-essential." Non-essential cookies require your explicit consent before being placed on your device.

Types of cookies we use

We categorise cookies into two main groups:

Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website’s functioning. These do not require consent and support features like navigation and secure access.

Analytics Cookies: Collect anonymised data on visitor interactions to help us improve functionality.

Cookie Name Purpose Category
Cookie preference CookieControl This cookie is used to remember a user’s choice about cookies on barnabasaid.org. Where users have previously indicated a preference, that user’s preference will be stored in this cookie. Necessary
Barnabas Aid cookies barnabasfund-org-country This cookie is used to remember any selection a user has made regarding their region on barnabasaid.org, so that the site will be shown in their chosen region when returning to the site. Necessary
Snipcart cookies snipcart-cart This cookie is used for visitors who buy books and resources on the resources page of barnabasaid.org and is part of our cart feature. barnabasaid.org/resources Necessary
Stripe cookies __stripe_mid
__stripe_sid
These cookies are set to allow our visitors to make payments via Stripe. Necessary
Google Analytics _ga4, _ga4_user_id, _ga4_session_id These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our website. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the website.
Read Google's overview of privacy and safeguarding data
Analytics
HotJar _hjid HotJar is a website analytics tool we use to see how our supporters are moving around the website. Analytics
Microsoft Clarity _clck, _clsk, CLID, ANONCHK, MR, MUID, SM Microsoft Clarity is a website analytics tool we use to see how our supporters are moving around the website. Analytics
Monsido _monsido, _monsido_sessid, _monsido_uuid Monsido is a website analytics tool we use to see how our supporters are moving around the website. Analytics
Youtube VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, GPS, YSC, PREF Youtube - GPS - Registers a unique ID on mobile devices to enable tracking based on geographical GPS location. PREF - Registers a unique ID that is used by Google to keep statistics of how the visitor uses Youtube videos across different websites. VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE - Tries to estimate the user’s bandwidth on pages with integrated YouTube videos. YSC - Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen. Analytics
Google DoubleClick IDE Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report the website user’s actions after viewing or clicking one of the advertiser's ads with the purpose of measuring efficacy of an ad and to present targeted ads to the user. Analytics

How do we protect your data?

We take security seriously. All cookies placed by our site and third parties are set with appropriate security attributes such as the Http. Only, Secure, and SameSite flags to protect your data and prevent unauthorised access through cross-site scripting (XSS) or cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.

Third-party cookies and data sharing

Some cookies are set by third-party providers, including Google Analytics 4, Facebook Pixel, Stripe, and Hotjar, to help us analyze site traffic, personalize ads, and process payments. Each third party has its own privacy policy regarding data handling and transfers.

Google Analytics 4: GA4 collects anonymized information about user behaviour to help us improve site functionality. User data is anonymized and complies with GDPR. Google’s Privacy Policy

Facebook Pixel: Tracks visitor actions for advertising purposes. Data is transferred securely to Facebook; we do not access personally identifiable information. Facebook’s Data Policy

Microsoft Clarity: Provides insights into user behaviour on our site through heatmaps and session recordings. Data collected is anonymized and used to improve user experience. Microsoft’s Privacy Policy

Stripe: Processes secure payments for purchases on our donate page. Stripe’s Privacy Policy

Hotjar: Tracks anonymized user movements to improve user experience by identifying usability issues. Hotjar’s Privacy Policy

Monsido: Analyzes website accessibility and performance to help us maintain compliance and quality standards. Data collected is anonymized and used solely for analytics purposes. Monsido’s Privacy Policy

YouTube: Sets cookies when embedded videos are viewed on our site. These cookies collect information on bandwidth, location, and video statistics. Data is shared with Google to improve video and ad functionality. YouTube’s Privacy Policy

Campaign Monitor: Manages email marketing campaigns, tracking email engagement, and subscriber preferences. Data collected is used to improve email outreach and communication. Campaign Monitor’s Privacy Policy

Google Ads: Google Ads cookies track user interactions with our ads across the web to measure ad performance and provide personalized advertising. Data collected is anonymized and helps us improve our advertising effectiveness. Google Ads Privacy Policy

Managing your cookie preferences

You have full control over your cookie preferences. When you first visit our site, you will be prompted to provide your consent for non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Manage Cookies” button at the bottom of the page. From there, you can adjust cookie categories to 'On' or 'Off,' and your settings will take effect immediately.

To revoke your consent, simply revisit the cookie settings and adjust your preferences. You can also delete cookies via your browser settings. For instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers, refer to the links below:

Cookie retention

We retain cookies only for the duration necessary to fulfil their purpose. Persistent cookies are stored for a specified period, as outlined in the table above. Session cookies are deleted once you close your browser.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. Any updates will be reflected in the policy and highlighted on our website.

Contact us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at: info@barnabasaid.org