Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 2.05.2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Ardhmëria Ltd (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website: https://ardhmeria.org.uk/.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, except where your consent is required and you have chosen your preferences through our cookie banner.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember your preferences and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but any personal information we hold about you may be linked to information stored in cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our website. They cannot be disabled through our cookie preferences because the website would not function correctly without them.

These cookies may be used to:

• Maintain website security

• Remember session information

• Prevent fraudulent activity

• Enable website functionality

• Process online donations securely

Performance and Analytics Cookies

Where enabled, these cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so that we can improve its performance and user experience.

These cookies collect anonymous information such as:

• Number of visitors

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the website

• Traffic sources

These cookies are only used with your consent.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as language preferences or accessibility settings, to provide a more personalised experience.

Third-Party Cookies

Some features of our website rely on trusted third-party providers. These services may place cookies on your device when you use certain parts of the website.

Examples may include:

• Secure online donations through Stripe

• Embedded videos

• Interactive maps

• Social media content

These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.

Stripe Cookies

We use Stripe to securely process online donations.

Stripe may place cookies or use similar technologies to:

• Process payments securely

• Detect and prevent fraud

• Protect against unauthorised transactions

• Ensure the payment service functions correctly

These cookies are considered strictly necessary for completing secure online donations.

For more information, please refer to Stripe’s Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device

• Delete cookies

• Block cookies

• Restrict cookies from specific websites

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or the way we use cookies.

Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us.

Ardhmëria Ltd

Standard House
107–115 Eastmoor Street
London SE7 8LX

Email: info@ardhmeria.org.uk

Telephone: 07792 286008

Website: https://ardhmeria.org.uk/