Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 4, 2025
Last Updated: July 4, 2025
Mazala Foundation (“Mazala,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://mazala.org (“Website”) to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and deliver a better user experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a site to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the content.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until manually deleted or they expire
- First-party Cookies: Set by our Website
- Third-party Cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a. Essential Cookies
- Enable core site functionality such as donation forms, login authentication, and secure navigation
b. Analytics Cookies
- Collect anonymized data about how visitors use our Website
- Help us understand traffic patterns, popular pages, and technical performance
- Tools used: Google Analytics and other similar services
c. Functional Cookies
- Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, cookie banner choices)
d. Marketing and Social Media Cookies
- Track engagement with our campaigns and embedded social media widgets (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)
We do not use cookies for direct advertising or ad targeting.
3. Cookies in Use
Below is a non-exhaustive list of typical cookies we may use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics – tracks visitor behavior | 2 years | Third-party Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics – session-level tracking | 24 hours | Third-party Analytics |
| _gat | Throttle request rate for analytics | 1 minute | Third-party Analytics |
| stripe_sid | Stripe session identifier for donation transactions | Session | Essential |
| cookie_notice_accepted | Stores cookie consent preference | 30 days | First-party Functional |
4. Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept, decline, or customize your cookie settings at any time.
You can:
- Use our cookie banner to set preferences upon your first visit
- Change settings in your web browser to block or delete cookies
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking via Google Analytics Opt-out
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Tools
We use secure and reputable third-party tools and integrations that may set their own cookies. These include:
- Stripe (donation processing)
- Google Analytics (usage tracking)
- Embedded media from YouTube, Vimeo, etc.
These services are governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal requirements or changes in our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please contact:
Mazala Foundation
Website: https://mazala.org
Email: privacy@mazala.org
Address: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia