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Cookies Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how and why they are used on this website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and other applicable data protection laws.

Last Updated: January 07, 2026
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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Information Collected

  • Your device type and browser
  • Your IP address (in anonymized or pseudonymized form where applicable)
  • Pages visited and actions taken on the website
  • Preferences such as language or region

Cookies do not typically identify you personally unless combined with other information. However, under GDPR, cookies that can identify or profile users are considered personal data.

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How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes to ensure our website operates effectively and securely, and to enhance your experience as a visitor.

Functionality & Performance

  • Enable core features & navigation
  • Remember user preferences
  • Monitor traffic & usage trends

Experience & Security

  • Customize content
  • Reduce repeated entry
  • Prevent misuse & unauthorized access

We do not use cookies for invasive profiling or for selling personal data.

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Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest Consent: No

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information anonymously. The data is used solely to improve website performance and user experience.

Legal Basis: Consent Consent: Yes

3.3 Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Legal Basis: Consent Consent: Yes

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Examples: Analytics providers, embedded maps, social media tools.

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Managing Cookies

You have full control over your cookie preferences.

Consent Banner

Accept all, reject non-essential, or customize by category on your first visit.

Browser Settings

Manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings.

Withdraw Consent

Update preferences or clear cookies at any time to withdraw consent.

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GDPR & Your Rights

Under GDPR, if cookies involve personal data, you have the following rights:

Right to be informed
Right of access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
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Changes to Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal changes, technology updates, or changes to our services. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

Africa Climate and Environment Foundation (ACEF)
Nairobi, Kenya

Email Us
privacy@acef-ngo.org