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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 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: 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. 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. If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at: info@barnabasaid.org
What are cookies?
Types of cookies we use
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_sidThese 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 dataAnalytics
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?
Third-party cookies and data sharing
Managing your cookie preferences
Cookie retention
Changes to this policy
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