Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Effective date: 1 January 2025 | Last updated: 13 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Women In Mining (WIM) Ghana uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit wimghana.org (“the Platform”). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site. Similar technologies include local storage and session storage in your browser.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session-token | Authenticates logged-in members and maintains session state | Session / 7 days |
csrf-token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
cookie-consent | Records your cookie preference choices | 12 months |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
| Cookie / Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
theme | Stores your light/dark mode preference | 12 months |
wim-cart | Stores your shopping cart items (local storage) | Until cleared |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the Platform. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous data:
| Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vercel Analytics | Page view counts and performance metrics | Session |
Analytics data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. No personally identifiable information is collected through analytics cookies.
2.4 Third-Party Cookies
When you make a payment through Paystack, their service may set cookies necessary to process your transaction securely. These are governed by Paystack’s Privacy Policy.
3. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair the Platform’s functionality.
- Opt-out of analytics: You can opt out of analytics tracking by enabling “Do Not Track” in your browser. We honour DNT signals.
4. GDPR & Data Protection
For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA) and other jurisdictions requiring explicit consent, non-essential cookies are only set after you provide consent. You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your cookies or adjusting your browser settings.
Under Ghana’s Data Protection Act, 2012 (Act 843), we process cookie data in accordance with the principles of lawfulness, fairness, and transparency.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
6. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact:
- Email: privacy@wimghana.org
- Postal: WIM Ghana, National Seismological Observatory, Accra, Ghana
See also: Privacy Policy | Terms of Association