Cookies Policy
At Inspire Change Now, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect and use your information. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding their use. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies.
- Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and can be used on subsequent visits to the website.
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Cookies can also be categorized as "first-party" cookies or "third-party" cookies.
- First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than that of the website you are visiting. This typically occurs when the website incorporates elements from other sites, such as social media plugins or advertising networks.
How We Use Cookies
Inspire Change Now uses cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate the site and use its features. They include cookies that allow you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart, or make use of e-billing services. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a website may be able to provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing in a cookie the region in which you are currently located. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customize. The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organization.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors engage with our website. This helps us analyze data about webpage traffic and improve our website to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system. Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not.
Below is a detailed table outlining the specific cookies we use, their purpose, and their duration:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Performance | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | Performance | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | The general purpose identifier used to maintain user session variables. | Essential | End of session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your consent for using cookies. | Functionality | 1 year |
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can control and manage cookies in several ways, including:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is set. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain features of our website. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage your cookie settings.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can use this tool to opt-in or opt-out of different categories of cookies.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: You can opt-out of targeted advertising from many ad networks and platforms. For more information, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance.
Please be aware that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example, you may not be able to log into secure areas or use personalized features.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will post any changes to this policy on our website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Inspire Change Now
Attn: Data Protection Officer
123 Elm Street, Suite 456
Anytown, CA 91234
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Email: privacy@inspirechangenow.com
We value your privacy and are committed to addressing any concerns you may have.
This Cookies Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025.