Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit our website. They contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and help us provide you with a better browsing experience.

Technical Definition

• Small data files stored on your device
• Contain unique identifiers and information
• Sent between your browser and our servers
• Enable website functionality and personalization
• Can be session-based or persistent

Legal Classification

• Personal data under GDPR Article 4(1)
• Personal information under POPIA Section 1
• Subject to data protection regulations
• Require lawful basis for processing
• Users have rights regarding their data

Important Notice

Under GDPR and POPIA, cookies that contain personal data require your explicit consent before they can be placed on your device. We respect your privacy and provide clear options for managing cookie preferences.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their purpose, duration, and legal requirements:

By Purpose

• Essential: Required for website functionality
• Functional: Enhance user experience
• Analytics: Help us understand usage
• Marketing: Enable targeted advertising
• Social Media: Enable sharing features

By Duration

• Session Cookies: Deleted when browser closes
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for set period
• First-Party: Set by our domain
• Third-Party: Set by external services
• Secure Cookies: HTTPS only transmission

Cookie Categories & Legal Basis

Essential Cookies (No Consent Required)

• Authentication and security
• Shopping cart functionality
• Form data preservation
• Legal basis: Legitimate interest

Non-Essential Cookies (Consent Required)

• Analytics and performance
• Marketing and advertising
• Social media integration
• Legal basis: Explicit consent

3. Detailed Cookie Information

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Authentication Cookies

• Name: camino_session
• Purpose: User authentication
• Duration: Session
• Data: User ID, login status

Security Cookies

• Name: csrf_token
• Purpose: CSRF protection
• Duration: Session
• Data: Security token

Functional Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features.

Preference Cookies

• Name: user_preferences
• Purpose: Language, theme settings
• Duration: 1 year
• Data: UI preferences

Form Data Cookies

• Name: form_autosave
• Purpose: Save form progress
• Duration: 24 hours
• Data: Form field data

Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics

• Name: _ga, _ga_*, _gid
• Purpose: Website analytics
• Duration: 2 years
• Data: Anonymous usage data

Performance Monitoring

• Name: perf_metrics
• Purpose: Site performance
• Duration: 30 days
• Data: Load times, errors

Marketing Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

Advertising Cookies

• Name: ad_targeting
• Purpose: Targeted advertising
• Duration: 90 days
• Data: Interest categories

Social Media

• Name: social_share
• Purpose: Social sharing
• Duration: Session
• Data: Share preferences

4. Cookie Consent Management

We provide comprehensive cookie consent management in compliance with GDPR and POPIA:

Consent Mechanisms

• Granular consent options by category
• Clear opt-in/opt-out controls
• Easy withdrawal of consent
• Consent preference storage
• Regular consent renewal prompts

User Rights

• Right to be informed about cookies
• Right to consent or refuse
• Right to withdraw consent
• Right to access cookie data
• Right to data portability

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Consent Options

• Accept all cookies
• Accept essential only
• Customize preferences
• Reject non-essential

Consent Information

• Clear purpose explanation
• Data retention periods
• Third-party sharing details
• Withdrawal instructions

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR and POPIA, you have comprehensive rights regarding cookie data:

GDPR Rights (EU/Portugal)

• Right to Information: Know what cookies we use
• Right of Access: Request your cookie data
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure: Delete your cookie data
• Right to Portability: Export your data

POPIA Rights (South Africa)

• Right to Notice: Informed about processing
• Right of Access: Access to personal information
• Right to Correction: Update incorrect data
• Right to Deletion: Remove personal information
• Right to Object: Object to processing

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Email: dpo@caminobursary.org | Response Time: 30 days (POPIA) / 1 month (GDPR)

6. Contact Information

For questions about our cookie policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Data Protection Officer

Email: dpo@caminobursary.org

Phone: +27 11 123 4567

Address: [Physical Address], Johannesburg, South Africa

Available Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAST

General Cookie Inquiries

Email: cookies@caminobursary.org

Phone: +27 11 123 4568