Cookie Policy

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Last updated: November 2022

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the Newcomers Keep Coming (NKC) website (the “site”), which is built using a Hosted website platform, and uses Google Analytics.

1) What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly, remember preferences, and (if you allow it) understand how people use the site.

“Similar technologies” can include things like local storage or pixels that also store or access information on your device.

2) How we use cookies on this site

We use cookies for two main reasons:

A) Strictly necessary (essential) cookies

These cookies help the site load, function securely, and provide core features. Because the site is hosted and delivered through our Hosted website platform, some essential cookies may be set automatically to keep the site working.

You can block these cookies in your browser settings, but parts of the site may not work properly.

B) Analytics / performance cookies (only if you choose to accept)

If you choose to accept cookies via our on-site cookie notice, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it (for example, which pages are visited most, how long people stay, and whether the site works well on different devices).

These analytics are not loaded until you choose to accept in the cookie notice.

3) Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to measure and report on website usage. When enabled (only after you accept), Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• pages you visit and the time spent on them
   
• how you arrived at the site (for example, search, direct, referral)
   
• device/browser information
   
• approximate location (derived from IP, depending on configuration and Google’s processing)
   

Google Analytics typically uses first-party cookies (set by our site) to distinguish unique visitors and sessions. Common examples include:

• _ga (used to distinguish users; often stored for up to 2 years)
   
• _ga_* (used to persist session/visitor state for a specific Analytics property)
   

Cookie names and retention periods can change over time as Google updates its services.

4) Our Hosted “Advanced Tracking”

Our Hosted website platform settings may also support platform-level “advanced tracking” features to help us see general site performance (for example, how many people visit and how fast pages load) and to support integrations.

Where these features rely on cookies or similar technologies, they are treated as non-essential analytics and are only activated after you accept in the cookie notice.

5) Your choices (consent and control)

When you first visit

You’ll see a cookie notice. You can choose whether to accept analytics cookies.

• If you click “Accept Cookies”: analytics cookies may be placed and analytics tools (including Google Analytics) will load.
   
• If you do not accept (for example, you close the notice or decline where available): analytics tools will not load and analytics cookies will not be placed.
   

Changing your mind later

If you previously accepted and want to withdraw consent, you can:

1. Clear cookies in your browser (this removes existing cookies), and then revisit the site and do not accept cookies.
    
2. Use browser controls to block cookies for this site.
    
3. Optional: you can also use Google’s Analytics opt-out tools (where available for your browser/device).
    

Because our Hosted website platform may not provide a full “cookie preferences” panel on every plan/theme, clearing cookies and revisiting the site is usually the quickest way to reset your choice.

6) Managing cookies in your browser

Most browsers let you:

• view cookies stored on your device
   
• delete cookies
   
• block cookies for specific sites or all sites
   

Check your browser’s help/settings area for “Privacy” or “Cookies”.

7) Third parties and international processing

Google Analytics is provided by Google, and data may be processed on Google’s systems, which can involve processing outside the US/UK/EU. Where required, this is typically covered by appropriate safeguards for international transfers.

8) Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time (for example, if we change analytics tools or add new site features). The “Last updated” date at the top shows when it was most recently changed.

9) Contact

If you have questions about how we use cookies, contact us at: Contact Us