Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 11, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Children of the Ummah ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and giving you control over your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • To enable essential site functionality (authentication, security)
  • To remember your cookie preferences
  • To process donations and payments securely
  • To enhance your experience with optional features like Google Pay

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and payment processing. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled.

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
better-auth.session_tokenBetter-AuthMaintains user login session7 days
__Secure-better-auth.session_tokenBetter-AuthSecure session token (HTTPS only)7 days
cookie_consentChildren of the UmmahStores your cookie preferences1 year

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable optional features and enhance your experience on our site. They are not strictly necessary for the site to function, and you can choose whether to accept them.

ServiceProviderPurposePrivacy Policy
Google PayGoogle LLCEnables Google Pay for donationsView Policy

Third-Party Services

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

  • Stripe - Payment processing (necessary for donations). Stripe processes payment information securely and may use cookies for fraud prevention. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Pay - Optional payment method (functional). Enabled only if you accept functional cookies.
  • Cloudinary - Image hosting and delivery (server-side only, no cookies set in your browser).

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage your preferences by category

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. Here are links to cookie settings for common browsers:

Please note that disabling necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website, particularly features like user login and donation processing.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@childrenoftheummah.org.uk
Address: East London, United Kingdom