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How We Use Cookies

Cookie Policy

This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website.

Last Updated: February 2026Effective: February 1, 2026

Table of Contents

1What Are Cookies?2Types of Cookies We Use3Why We Use Cookies4Managing Your Cookie Preferences5Third-Party Cookies6Cookies on Mobile Devices7Updates to This Policy8Contact Us

Dwyer Foundation uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website dwyerfoundation.com to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How Cookies Work

  • When you visit our website, a small file is downloaded to your device
  • The cookie stores information about your visit (preferences, session data)
  • When you return, the website reads the cookie to remember your preferences
  • Cookies help us understand how you use our site and improve your experience

First-Party Cookies

Set by our website directly. These are essential for basic functionality and remembering your preferences.

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services we use (like Google Analytics). These help us understand website traffic and user behavior.

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Here is a detailed breakdown:

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

CookiePurposeDuration
session_idUser session managementSession
csrf_tokenSecurity protectionSession
donation_cartDonation process1 hour

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

CookiePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - User ID2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - Session24 hours
_gatGoogle Analytics - Throttle1 minute

Preference Cookies (Optional)

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

CookiePurposeDuration
languageLanguage preference1 year
font_sizeAccessibility settings1 year
newsletter_popupNewsletter prompt status30 days

Note: We do NOT use advertising or marketing cookies. We do not track you across other websites or sell your data to advertisers.

Cookies serve several important purposes on our website:

Security

Protect against fraud and unauthorized access during the donation process. Verify user sessions and prevent CSRF attacks.

Functionality

Remember your preferences like language settings and accessibility options. Keep you logged in during your session.

Analytics

Understand how visitors use our website. Identify popular pages and areas for improvement. Measure campaign effectiveness.

User Experience

Provide a smoother donation process. Remember your donation history for easier repeat donations. Personalize content based on interests.

You have control over cookies. Here is how you can manage them:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here is how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Apple Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Important Notice

If you disable essential cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This includes the donation process, form submissions, and security features. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience.

Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

We use services from third parties that may set their own cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Payment Gateways (Razorpay)

When you make a donation, our payment processor may set cookies to ensure secure transaction processing and fraud prevention.

Privacy Policy: https://razorpay.com/privacy/

Social Media Widgets

If you use social sharing buttons on our site, those platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) may set cookies. These are governed by their respective privacy policies.

When you access our website from a mobile device, cookies work similarly to desktop browsers. Here is what you should know:

Mobile Browsers

Safari (iOS), Chrome (Android), and other mobile browsers support cookies. You can manage them through your browser settings.

In-App Browsers

If you open our website from within an app (like Facebook or Twitter), cookies may be handled differently based on the app settings.

Mobile Device Identifiers

In addition to cookies, mobile devices may use device identifiers (like IDFA on iOS or Advertising ID on Android). We do not currently use these identifiers for tracking purposes.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

How We Notify You

  • Minor Changes: Updated "Last Updated" date on this page
  • Significant Changes: Notice on our website or updated cookie consent banner
  • Material Changes: Email notification to registered users

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Dwyer Foundation - Privacy Team

Email Contacts
Phone & Address
  • Phone: +91 631 2222461
  • Office Hours: Mon-Sat, 10 AM - 6 PM IST
  • Dwyer Foundation
    Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Have Questions?

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at legal@dwyerfoundation.com or call +91 631 2222461

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