Cookie Declaration

This Cookie Declaration is a part of our broader Privacy Policy that applies to visitors of https://www.accion.org/. Learn more about who we are, how you can contact us and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy. Please state your consent ID and date when you contact us regarding your consent. You can find this information in this page after you accept cookies.

Our website uses cookies, in combination with pixels and similar devices (collectively, “cookies”) to make this website work properly, personalize content and ads, provide social media features, analyze our traffic and distinguish you from other users of the website. You do not need to allow cookies to visit most of our website. However, enabling cookies may allow for a more tailored browsing experience.

For further information about this policy, please contact us at legal@accion.org.

What is a cookie?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser, computer or mobile device and can make a user’s experience more efficient. They enable us to track and keep record of your actions within the website as well as certain information you voluntarily provide while visiting the website, such as your email address.

There are different types of cookies based on their purpose, duration and source. Cookies are commonly used to help you resume where you left off, remember your registered login, preferences, and other customization functions.

What are the types of cookies?

First and third-party cookies: Whether a cookie is “first” or “third” party refers to the domain (e.g., accion.org, centerforfinancialinclusion.org) placing the cookie. First-party cookies are those set by a website that is being visited by the user at the time. Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than that of the website being visited by the user. If another entity sets a cookie through a website visited by the user, this would be a third-party cookie.

Persistent and session cookies: Persistent cookies remain on a user’s device for the period specified in the cookie. They are activated each time that the user visits the website that created that particular cookie. Session cookies allow website operators to link the actions of a user during a browser session. A browser session starts when a user opens the browser window and finishes when they close the browser window. Session cookies are created temporarily. Once you close the browser, all session cookies are deleted.

You can identify the type of a cookie by checking the “Provider” and “Expiry” fields of the table provided in this Cookie Declaration.

How to delete and block our cookies

We use the cookies for the purposes outlined in this Cookie Declaration.

When you visit our website, we will place strictly necessary cookies on your browser and/or device. For example, we utilize cookies to keep track of your cookie preferences. Without strictly necessary cookies, our website cannot function properly. For other types of cookies, it is up to you to decide which cookies can be placed on your browser or device when you visit our website. You can change the settings at any time on your browser or by clicking “Change your consent.”

You can prevent us from collecting your data through our analytics cookies. If you disable analytics cookies, we will stop using the disabled cookie to collect any further information arising from your user experience. However, the information collected prior to the preference change may still be used.

Changing your cookie settings from your browser

To understand how to change cookie settings from your internet browser, you may visit the following links:

Your consent

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation of this website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They also enable your privacy settings. For all other types of cookies, such as statistics and marketing cookies, we request your consent before placing them on your device. You can give your consent by clicking on the appropriate button on the banner displayed to you, or by going to “Change your consent” after you give your consent.

Can I withdraw my consent?

If you wish to withdraw your consent at any time, you should follow the steps outlined under “How to delete and block our cookies.”

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