Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 01/20/2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how https://sof2.org/ (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.

3. Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly.
  • Enhance user experience.
  • Analyze website traffic and performance.
  • Facilitate secure browsing.
  • Support marketing and advertising efforts.
  • Enable specific functionalities provided by third-party plugins and services.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website’s core functionality and cannot be disabled.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how users interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • Functionality Cookies: These allow us to remember your preferences and customize your experience.
  • Advertising and Targeting Cookies: These are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

5. Cookies Used by Third-Party Services

Our website integrates the following third-party plugins and services, which may set cookies:

  • Site Kit by Google: For website analytics and performance tracking.
  • Wordfence Security: To enhance website security.
  • WP Mail SMTP: For email delivery services.
  • WP Super Cache: To improve website loading speed.
  • Yoast SEO: To optimize website content for search engines.
  • Donations via PayPal: To facilitate secure donation transactions.
  • Download Manager: To manage and provide downloadable content.

These third-party providers may use their cookies to collect information about your activities on other websites.

6. How You Can Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or modify your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, but your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.

For more information on how to manage cookies, consult your browser’s help documentation:

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:

info@sof2.org

Thank you for visiting https://sof2.org/.