Cookie Policy
Charitable Organization “Bionic Foundation” (hereinafter referred to as the “Foundation” ) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website to ensure proper functionality, improve user experience, analyze website traffic, and support our charitable activities.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and what options users have for managing them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website.
They allow the website to recognize your device, remember certain preferences, and ensure that specific services function properly.
Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain viruses or malicious software.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the website and cannot be disabled in our systems.
They may be used to:
- ensure website security;
- remember user preferences;
- enable contact and application forms;
- protect against spam and abuse;
- support the donation process.
Without these cookies, certain website functions may not work correctly.
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics tools to collect statistical information about how visitors use our website.
These cookies help us understand:
- which pages are visited most frequently;
- how users interact with the website;
- which content is most useful;
- how to improve the website’s structure and content.
Information collected through analytics cookies is generally aggregated and anonymized.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices and preferences you make, such as:
- selected language;
- display preferences;
- information previously entered into forms.
These cookies help provide a more personalized and convenient user experience.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Subject to your consent, we may use marketing and advertising cookies to:
- measure the effectiveness of awareness and fundraising campaigns;
- analyze traffic sources;
- deliver more relevant content;
- support advertising tools and services, including Google services.
These cookies may be placed by us or by third-party providers.
3. Third-Party Services
To operate and improve our website, we may use third-party services that may also place their own cookies.
These may include:
- Google Analytics;
- Google Tag Manager;
- Google Ads;
- Google Ad Grants;
- YouTube;
- Meta (Facebook and Instagram);
- payment service providers that process charitable donations;
- other integrated services and widgets.
The use of these services is governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers.
4. Information Collected Through Cookies
Depending on their purpose, cookies may collect information such as:
- IP address;
- browser type;
- device type;
- operating system;
- approximate geographic location;
- date and time of website visits;
- pages viewed;
- referral source;
- interactions with website content and features.
The Foundation does not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information without your consent.
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We use cookies in accordance with applicable Ukrainian legislation and, where applicable, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Essential cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the functionality and security of the website.
Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies are used only with your consent, which may be provided through our cookie consent banner.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you may be asked to select which categories of cookies you agree to accept.
You may choose to:
- accept all cookies;
- reject non-essential cookies;
- customize your cookie preferences.
You can also modify your preferences at any time through the cookie management tool available on our website.
7. Disabling Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings.
You can:
- view stored cookies;
- delete individual cookies;
- block all cookies;
- block cookies from specific websites.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
8. Cookie Retention Period
Some cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser (session cookies).
Others remain stored on your device for a specified period or until you delete them manually (persistent cookies).
The retention period depends on the purpose and type of the specific cookie.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
The Foundation reserves the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time.
Any changes will be published on this page along with the updated revision date.
We encourage users to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how cookies are used.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the processing of personal data, please contact the Bionic Foundation:
Email: info@bionicfoundation.com.ua
