Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains what Cookies are, and how we use them. You should read this policy to understand what type of cookies we use, or the information we collect by using Cookies, and how that information is used. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies. For further information on how we use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy. We do not store sensitive personal information, such as mailing addresses, account passwords, etc. in the Cookies we use. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this Policy.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Cookies Policy: “Foundation” (referred to as either “the Firm”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Cookies Policy) refers to Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation. “Cookies” means small files that are placed on your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses. “Website” refers to the Foundation, accessible from https://yaraduafoundation.org “You” means the individual accessing or using the website, or a company, or any legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the website, as applicable.
Type of Cookies We Use
a. Cookies can be “Persistent” or “Session” Cookies. Persistent Cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device after you go offline, while Session Cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
b. We use both session and persistent Cookies for the purposes set out below:
i. Necessary / Essential Cookies
Type: Session Cookies
Administered by: Us
Purpose: These Cookies are essential to provide you with services available through the Website and to enable you to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. For example, we use the XSRF-TOKEN cookie as a security measure to protect against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Without these Cookies, the services that you have requested cannot be provided, and we only use these Cookies to provide you with those services.
ii. Cookies Policy / Notice Acceptance Cookies
Type: Persistent Cookies
Administered by: Us
Purpose: These Cookies identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website Functionality Cookies Type: Persistent Cookies Administered by: Us Purpose: These Cookies allow us to remember choices you make when you use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide you with a more personal experience and to avoid having to re-enter your preferences every time you use the Website.
iii. Tracking and Performance Cookies
Type: Persistent Cookies
Administered by: Third-Parties
Purpose: These Cookies are used to track information about traffic to the Website and how users use the Website. The information gathered via these Cookies may directly or indirectly identify you as an individual visitor. This is because the information collected is typically linked to a pseudonymous identifier associated with the device you use to access the Website. We may also use these Cookies to test new advertisements, pages, features or new functionality of the Website to see how our users react to them.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
If you prefer to avoid the use of Cookies on the Website, you must first disable the use of Cookies in your browser and then delete the Cookies saved in your browser associated with this website. You may use this option to prevent the use of Cookies at any time.
If you do not accept Our Cookies, you may experience some inconvenience in your use of the Website and some features may not function properly.
If you would like to delete Cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse Cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.