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We keep cookies to the minimum needed to run the site, and our embedded videos only set cookies after you press play.
Last updated: September 2026
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device to make things work — keeping you signed in, remembering your choices, or letting embedded services function. We also use similar browser technologies, such as local storage, to remember your preferences. This policy explains every cookie-like technology this website uses and how you can control them.
We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. The table below lists everything this site can set or trigger:
| Cookie / technology | Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consent preference | Essential | Stores your cookie choice on this device (via local storage) so we do not ask again. | Until you clear site data |
| YouTube video player | Functional — only after you press play | Our Watch & Learn videos are embedded in privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com), so YouTube sets cookies only when you play a video. | Per provider |
| Payment gateway (Paystack) | Essential during donation | Set by Paystack to complete your card or bank transfer donation securely on the donate page. | Per provider |
| CSRF protection | Essential | Protects form submissions against cross-site request forgery. | Session |
The videos on our homepage and Cancer Awareness page are embedded through YouTube's privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com). That means YouTube does not set tracking cookies until you actually press play — and even then, the cookies are limited to what the player needs to function.
Donations are processed by Paystack. When you reach the payment step, Paystack may set the cookies it needs to complete your payment securely and prevent fraud. We never see or store your card details on our servers.
When you first visit, a consent banner lets you accept all or decline optional cookies. Essential cookies — security and your consent preference — cannot be switched off because the site needs them to function.
You can change your choice at any time by clearing this site's data in your browser settings and reloading the page, and most browsers also let you block or delete cookies per site. Note that blocking essential cookies may stop the donation flow from working.
If we add new features that use cookies — such as analytics — we will update this page and ask for your consent before they load.
Write to info@shadesofbloomfoundation.org if you would like more detail about any cookie or technology listed above.
