This Cookie Policy explains how RGS Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our services.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your available cookie preferences and applicable law.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet, when you visit a website. They help improve website functionality, performance, security, and user experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and generally cannot be disabled.
They may be used for:
Website security and authentication
Donation and payment processing
Fraud detection and prevention
Saving your cookie preferences
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Links and buttons clicked
Technical errors encountered
General website traffic and usage patterns
Where possible, this information is collected and analyzed in an aggregated or anonymous form.
c) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide a more personalized experience, including:
Language preferences
Regional or location settings
Previously selected website options
Accessibility preferences
d) Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to:
Deliver more relevant advertisements
Measure fundraising and advertising campaign performance
Understand how visitors arrive at our website
Retarget users across platforms such as Meta and Google
Improve the effectiveness of our fundraising communications
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third-party service providers to place cookies or similar technologies on your device.
These providers may include:
Payment processors, such as Stripe or PayPal
Analytics providers, such as Google Analytics
Advertising platforms, such as Meta and Google Ads
Website hosting, security, and performance providers
These third parties process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use your information.
5. How We Use Cookies
RGS Foundation uses cookies to:
Ensure that our website operates correctly
Protect our website and visitors from fraud or misuse
Process donations securely
Remember your preferences
Improve website performance and usability
Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
Support fundraising, communication, and marketing campaigns
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage, restrict, or disable cookies through your browser settings or through any cookie preference tool available on our website.
Please note:
Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality
Certain donation or payment features may not work properly
Some preferences may not be saved
You may continue to see advertisements, but they may be less relevant
You may also be able to opt out of certain analytics or advertising services through the privacy controls provided by those third-party platforms.
7. Data Protection
Some cookies and similar technologies may collect information considered personal data under applicable privacy laws.
For more information about how RGS Foundation collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, services, or legal obligations.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
For questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
