Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how HopeEd Uganda ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, hopeeduganda.com (the "Website"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy , which provides more details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies help websites to remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

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How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. This data helps us to improve the performance and design of our Website.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns.

Types of Cookies We Use

Here's a more detailed breakdown of the types of cookies we use:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to track your activity during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
  • First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by the Website itself (HopeEd Uganda).
  • Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by a domain other than that of the Website you are visiting. We may use third-party cookies for analytics or advertising purposes.
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Specific Cookies We Use

The following table lists some of the specific cookies we use and their purposes:

HopeEd Uganda Cookies
Cookie Name Purpose Type Duration
session_id Maintains user session across pages. Essential Session
ga Tracks website traffic and user behavior for analytics using Google Analytics. Performance 2 years
preferences Remembers user preferences, such as language or region. Functionality 1 year
ad_targeting Used for targeted advertising based on user interests. Targeting/Advertising 3 months

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control whether or not to accept cookies. You can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly.

How to Control Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Here are links to the cookie settings for some of the most popular browsers:

Third-Party Cookie Opt-Out

You can also opt-out of targeted advertising from many ad networks. Use websites such as AboutAds and YourOnlineChoices to manage your preferences across different advertising platforms.

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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. We will post any changes to this Cookie Policy on our Website and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

HopeEd Uganda
Plot 42, Makerere Hill Road
Kampala, Uganda
Email: privacy@hopeeduganda.com
Phone: +256 054386753