Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

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

This Cookie Policy explains how Hackathon NGO ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

• To enable certain functions of our website
• To provide analytics and understand how visitors use our site
• To enhance user experience and remember your preferences
• To improve our services and content
• To ensure the security of our website

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies
• Load balancing cookies

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics cookies
• Page load time measurement
• User interaction tracking

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

• Language preference cookies
• Theme preference cookies
• User interface customization

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or third-party providers whose services we use.

• Newsletter subscription tracking
• Social media integration
• Event promotion effectiveness

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use several third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the site and what pages they visit.

Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media features and widgets that are provided by third-party social media platforms. These features may collect information about your visit to our site.

Payment Processors

When you make donations, payment processors may set cookies to facilitate secure transactions and prevent fraud.

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that remain in your browser until you leave the website. They are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• See what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete stored cookies
• Block cookies from being stored
• Allow cookies only from specific websites

Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can opt-out of certain third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Ads: Visit Google's Ads Settings page
• Social Media: Check the privacy settings of each social media platform

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly or may not be available to you.

Mobile Device Cookies

If you access our website through a mobile device, we may also collect unique device identifiers and other information about your mobile device. You can typically control these through your device settings.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the contact information provided on our website.

We are committed to being transparent about our cookie usage and helping you understand how we use these technologies to improve your experience on our website.

Useful Links

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:

• All About Cookies
• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Google Ads Settings

Your Consent

We only place non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, marketing) with your consent. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner or by updating your preferences at any time.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by revisiting the cookie settings link in the site footer. Your choice will be stored for up to 6 months, after which we may ask again.

Cookies We Use (Examples)

This is an illustrative list. The exact cookies may vary as we improve our website. We will keep this section updated.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because there is no common industry standard, our site does not respond to DNT signals. We continue to review developments and may update this Policy if standards emerge.