How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
This Cookie Policy explains how GiftKazem Information Center ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://giftkazem.org ("Website"). This policy provides information about how these technologies work, how we use them, and how you can control them.
By continuing to browse or use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies as described in this Cookie Policy and in our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide basic functionality such as remembering your preferences, and to provide website owners with information about how their website is used.
Cookies are not programs and cannot access, read, or modify any other data on your device or execute any code. They are assigned to a specific user and can only be read by the website that placed them or a website with the same domain.
We use different types of cookies on our Website for various purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Website cannot function properly without them.
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they receive error messages. The information collected is aggregated and anonymized, and used to improve how our Website works.
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video.
These cookies are used to deliver content that better matches your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Essential | Manages user session and authentication | Session |
| csrf_token | Essential | Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks | Session |
| _ga | Performance/Analytics | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Performance/Analytics | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Performance/Analytics | Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| preferences | Functionality | Remembers user preferences for site functionality | 1 year |
| language | Functionality | Remembers user language preference | 1 year |
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. Third parties include search engines, providers of measurement and analytics services, social media networks, and advertising companies. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect or receive information from our Website and elsewhere on the internet and use that information to provide measurement services and targeted advertisements.
We use the following third-party services that may place cookies:
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our Website:
Also known as "clear GIFs" or "pixel tags," web beacons are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that function similar to cookies. Unlike cookies, web beacons are embedded invisibly on web pages and are about the size of a period at the end of a sentence.
Local storage, such as HTML5 local storage, allows websites to store larger amounts of data on your device. This can be used to improve website functionality and user experience.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can also set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in some popular browsers:
Please note that if you choose to block cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our Website. In particular, you may not be able to access content that requires user authentication, or save your preferences.
When you first visit our Website, you may see a cookie banner informing you about our use of cookies and requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by visiting our cookie settings page or through your browser settings.
By continuing to use our Website after providing consent through the cookie banner, or by actively closing the cookie banner, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
Some browsers have incorporated "Do Not Track" features that can send a signal to the websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. Due to the lack of a common understanding of how to interpret the DNT signal, our Website does not currently respond to browser DNT signals. Instead, you can use the range of other tools we provide to control data collection and use, including the ability to opt out of receiving cookies as described above.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, our data collection practices, or legal/regulatory requirements. We will post the updated version on our Website with a revised "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
This Cookie Policy is effective as of October 25, 2023, and applies to all users of our Website from that date forward.