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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 16, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Fundación María Auxiliadora Inc. ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about the data we collect and how we use it.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by our website
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use

2. How We Use Cookies

As a faith-based nonprofit, we use cookies minimally and only for essential purposes. We do NOT use cookies for advertising or tracking you across the internet.

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
preferred_language Remembers your language preference (English/Spanish) 1 year
session_id Maintains your session when using forms Session (deleted when browser closes)

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We may use basic analytics to understand how visitors use our site, helping us improve our ministry outreach:

Service Purpose Data Collected
Basic Analytics Understand website traffic and user behavior Page views, visit duration, device type (anonymous)

Note: We do NOT use Google Analytics or other invasive tracking services. Any analytics we use are privacy-focused and anonymized.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These enhance your experience but are not essential:

  • Form Auto-Fill: Remembers form inputs to save you time
  • Navigation State: Remembers your place on the website
  • Accessibility Settings: Stores font size or contrast preferences

3. Cookies We Do NOT Use

In keeping with our commitment to privacy and respect for visitors, we do NOT use:

  • ❌ Advertising cookies
  • ❌ Cross-site tracking cookies
  • ❌ Social media tracking pixels
  • ❌ Third-party marketing cookies
  • ❌ Behavioral profiling cookies

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

4.1 Vercel (Website Hosting)

  • May use cookies for security and performance
  • Privacy Policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy

4.2 Supabase (Database)

  • May use cookies for authentication when you log in
  • Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy

4.3 Stripe/PayPal (Donations)

  • May use cookies during payment processing
  • Only active when you make a donation
  • Stripe Privacy: https://stripe.com/privacy
  • PayPal Privacy: https://www.paypal.com/privacy

5. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:

  • Save your language preference
  • Remember form progress (so you don't lose data)
  • Store Maria AI conversation context (not sent to servers)

Local storage data never leaves your device and can be cleared through your browser settings.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

6.2 Blocking Cookies

You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Prompt you before accepting cookies

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of our website from working properly (e.g., forms may not submit).

6.3 Do Not Track

Our website does not respond to "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals because we do not track you across websites. However, we respect all browser privacy settings.

7. Mobile Apps

If we develop mobile apps in the future, they may use similar technologies (app preferences, local storage) which will be disclosed in the app's privacy policy.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. Our cookies are not designed to target or track children.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our homepage.

10. Your Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can withdraw consent at any time by:

  • Deleting cookies through your browser
  • Adjusting browser settings to block cookies
  • Contacting us to request data deletion

11. International Users

If you are visiting from the European Union or other regions with specific cookie laws, please note:

  • We obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies
  • You have the right to refuse cookies
  • Essential cookies are exempt from consent requirements
  • You can withdraw consent at any time

Questions About Cookies?

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

Fundación María Auxiliadora Inc.
465 Parsonage Road
Edison, NJ 08837
United States

Email: info@fundacionmariaauxiliadora.org
Phone: (201) 598-6036

12. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data, please see:

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
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