This Cookie Policy explains how Al-Wafaa Relief & Development Organization (“we”, “us”, or “the Organization”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.


1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information about website usage.


2. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and enable you to:

  • Navigate the website and use its core features
  • Complete donations securely
  • Protect the website from fraudulent activity

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to operate.


b. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to:

  • Remember your preferences (such as language or region)
  • Provide enhanced and personalized features

c. Analytical Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated and anonymous information about how visitors use the website, such as:

  • Number of visitors
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on the site

This data helps us analyze performance and improve our services.


d. Payment & Security Cookies

When making a donation, cookies from trusted third-party payment providers (such as Stripe) may be used to:

  • Process payments securely
  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal and security requirements

We do not store any credit or debit card details on our servers.


3. How to Manage Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may:

  • Affect website functionality
  • Prevent successful donation processing
  • Reduce overall user experience

4. Your Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, you may be presented with a cookie banner.
By continuing to use the website or clicking “Accept,” you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.


5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use trusted third-party services (such as analytics or payment processors) that may place their own cookies on your device.
We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies.


6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

Al-Wafaa Relief & Development Organization reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time.
Any changes will be posted on this page, and continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.