Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 17.04.2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Cuala Foundation’s website, accessible at [https://cualafoundation.org](https://cualafoundation.org) (“Website”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following data about you:

– Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, etc., when you voluntarily provide it to us through forms or communications.

– Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, and other technology on the devices you use to access this Website.

– Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website, products, and services.

– Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

– To provide, operate, and maintain our Website.
– To improve, personalize, and expand our Website.
– To understand and analyze how you use our Website.
– To develop new products, services, features, and functionality.
– To communicate with you, either directly or through one of our partners, including for customer service, to provide you with updates and other information relating thereto.

Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Cuala Foundation (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://cualafoundation.org. It details what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be “session” cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

  • Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Functional Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.

  • Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for analytics and advertising purposes. These providers may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies:

  • Browser Settings: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies.

  • Cookie Consent Tool: Our website features a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

6. GDPR Compliance

Under the GDPR, we must obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Our cookie consent banner complies with GDPR requirements by providing clear information about our use of cookies and allowing you to make informed choices.

7. CCPA Compliance

If you are a California resident, the CCPA provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information:

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.

  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete any personal information we have collected from you.

  • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of your personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@cualafoundation.com. We do not sell personal information collected through cookies.

8. Changes 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. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Cuala Foundation
Email: contact@cualafoundation.com