This Cookie Policy explains how TEDxUniversityofCapeCoast uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors come from.
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 are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - stores and counts pageviews | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| newsletter_subscribed | Remembers if you've subscribed to our newsletter | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain embedded content from third-party services (such as YouTube videos or social media widgets). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not have control over these cookies.
Third-party services we use include:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
- YouTube: Video embedding
- Formspree: Contact form processing
- Social Media Platforms: Sharing buttons (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
4. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you when a cookie is being set
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.
How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but you can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings as described above.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: