Cookies Policy

Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 5 August 2025
Last Updated: 5 August 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how Ghana Muslims UK CIC (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://ghanamuslims.org to improve user experience, enhance performance, and support functionality.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and shopping cart contents) over a period of time.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our site:

🛠️ Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.
Examples include:

  • Keeping you logged in

  • Securing forms (Gravity Forms)

  • Enabling cart and checkout processes (WooCommerce)

📈 Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to track and improve website performance and visitor experience.
Examples:

  • Google Analytics (anonymous traffic tracking)

  • WP Statistics or similar plugins

🎯 Functionality Cookies

Allow the site to remember choices you make (such as language, form inputs, or accessibility settings).
Example:

  • Remembering newsletter form data between visits

🛍️ Marketing & Third-Party Cookies

Used to display relevant offers or measure how campaigns perform.
Examples include:

  • YouTube video embeds

  • Facebook Pixel (if added later)

  • PayPal or Stripe tracking (only on checkout)

3. Cookies Set by Third Parties

We may embed or integrate services from:

  • YouTube

  • Google Maps

  • Event platforms (Modern Events Calendar Pro)

  • Payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal)

These services may set their own cookies. Please refer to their policies for further information.

4. How to Control or Delete Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Here’s how:

Blocking some cookies may impact site functionality (e.g., login, donation, or shop checkout).

5. Your Consent

On your first visit, you are presented with a cookie consent banner. By clicking “Accept” or continuing to browse the site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

You can change your consent at any time using the “Cookie Settings” option in the website footer.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with the revised date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

📧 contact@ghanamuslims.org
📍 Ghana Muslims UK CIC
5 Brayford Square, London, E1 0SG
📞 +44 (0)7985 229 655