Cookies Policy
Community Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone (CASD‑SL)
Last updated: 5 October 2025
CASD‑SL respects your privacy. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and the choices you have. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device to remember information about your visit. They help websites function, improve performance, and provide analytics. Cookies can be session (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (remain until they expire or you delete them). Some cookies are set by us (“first‑party cookies”) and others by partners (“third‑party cookies”).
Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable core site features (e.g., page navigation, forms, security).
- Understand performance (e.g., aggregated analytics on visits, pages viewed, time on page).
- Remember your choices (e.g., language, cookie consent preferences).
- Support outreach (e.g., if we embed maps, videos or social‑media pixels—only where applicable).
Types of cookies
- Strictly Necessary: Required for the website to work (e.g., load balancing, session management, security). You can’t turn these off in our systems.
- Performance/Analytics: Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve content and usability. We use aggregated, non‑identifying reports.
- Functionality: Remember your settings and improve your experience (e.g., form persistence).
- Targeting/Marketing (optional): Used to deliver content or measure campaign effectiveness. We use these only if/when consented and implemented.
Cookies we may use (examples)
Actual cookies depend on your browser and the features enabled on our site. Remove any items here that your final website does not use.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
casd_session | CASD‑SL | Maintains session state for forms and navigation. | Session | Strictly necessary |
cookie_consent | CASD‑SL | Stores your cookie preferences. | 6–12 months | Strictly necessary |
_ga, _gid | Google Analytics | Anonymous analytics on site usage. | 24 hours – 2 years | Performance/Analytics |
_gat / gtag variants | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate. | 1 minute | Performance/Analytics |
Your choices
When you first visit, you may see a cookie banner that lets you accept all, reject non‑essential, or manage preferences. You can also change your mind at any time by visiting Cookie Settings (link in footer) or by clearing cookies in your browser settings.
Browser controls
You can block or delete cookies in your browser. Doing so may affect site functionality. Check your browser’s Help section for instructions.
Third‑party cookies
Some pages may include content from third parties (e.g., maps, videos, social media). These services may set their own cookies and have their own privacy policies. We do not control third‑party cookies.
Do Not Track
Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals because there is no common industry standard. We will update this policy if that changes.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically. Changes take effect when posted on this page with the Last updated date above.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or your cookie preferences, contact us:
Community Action for Sustainable Development Sierra Leone (CASD‑SL)
Email: casdinfo2015@gmail.com