Cookie Policy (UE)

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how [Your Company Name] (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, change-today.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control their use, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, [Your Company Name]) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics, advertising, and social media functions).

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons to ensure the functionality of our Website, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies help us improve our Website by tracking user behavior and preferences, enabling us to deliver a more personalized experience.

The specific types of cookies we use and their purposes are described below:

1. Essential Cookies

   • These cookies are necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

   • These cookies collect information about how users interact with our Website. The data helps us understand traffic patterns and improve Website performance.

3. Functionality Cookies

   • These cookies enable the Website to remember your preferences (e.g., language settings) and provide enhanced features.

4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

   • These cookies are used to display relevant advertisements to you. They track your browsing activity across different websites to understand your interests and show you targeted ads.

What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we process your personal data using cookies based on the following legal bases:

• Consent: We require your explicit consent for the use of non-essential cookies, such as analytics and advertising cookies. You can provide or withdraw consent via the cookie banner displayed on our Website.
• Legitimate Interests: For cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the Website, we rely on our legitimate interests to provide you with a functional and secure browsing experience.

How Can You Control Cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed when you visit our Website.

Additionally, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here’s how to manage cookies on common browsers:

• Google Chrome: [Instructions link]
• Mozilla Firefox: [Instructions link]
• Safari: [Instructions link]
• Microsoft Edge: [Instructions link]

Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Website may not function as intended.

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies for analytics and advertising purposes. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties’ privacy policies. We encourage you to review these policies for further information.

Your Rights Under GDPR

As a user located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• The right to access the personal data we process about you.
• The right to request the correction or deletion of your personal data.
• The right to restrict or object to our processing of your personal data.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country of residence.

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our [Privacy Policy link].

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

Contact Us

If you have any complaints regarding the processing of your personal data by us, you may always contact our Data Protection Officer by sending an e-mail to dpo@able.org. If you remain unsatisfied with our response, you are free to file a complaint with the competent data protection authority.