Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how the East Africa Youth Parliament (EAYP) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to browse or use our site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device, enhance your browsing experience, and provide insights into how the website is used.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary files deleted once you close your browser.

  • Persistent Cookies: Stored on your device until they expire or are deleted.

  • First-Party Cookies: Set by our website.

  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services integrated into our website.

2. How We Use Cookies

EAYP uses cookies to:

2.1 Improve Website Functionality

These cookies help the site operate correctly, enabling features like page navigation, form submission, and secure access.

2.2 Enhance User Experience

We use cookies to remember preferences, such as:

  • Language settings

  • Previously filled form details

  • Display preferences

2.3 Analytics & Performance

We use third-party analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to understand:

  • How visitors use the site

  • Pages viewed

  • Traffic sources

  • Time spent on the site

This information helps us improve our content and user experience.

2.4 Security

Some cookies help detect malicious activity and protect user data.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. You cannot disable these without affecting site performance.

3.2 Performance Cookies

Collect anonymous data on how visitors interact with the website.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

Remember user preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

3.4 Marketing / Third-Party Cookies

Used by external services such as:

  • Social media platforms

  • Embedded videos

  • Analytics tools

These may track user behavior across websites.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party providers such as:

  • Google Analytics

  • YouTube (for embedded videos)

  • Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn)

These services may use their own cookies over which we have no direct control.
Please review their respective cookie policies for more details.

5. Managing & Controlling Cookies

You have the right to manage your cookie preferences.

5.1 Browser Controls

You can modify your browser settings to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Block all cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Receive alerts before a cookie is stored

How to manage cookies in common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security

  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy

  • Edge: Settings → Cookies & Site Permissions

5.2 Disabling Cookies

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, including forms, embedded content, or login areas.

6. Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. When required by law, we will display a cookie consent banner for explicit approval.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or website functionality. Updated versions will be posted with a new “Last Updated” date.

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