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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. We use cookies and similar technologies on the M4Youth platform.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like user authentication and session management.

  • Session cookies for keeping you logged in
  • Security cookies to prevent fraud
  • Load balancing cookies for performance

Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.

  • Language and region preferences
  • Display preferences
  • Recently viewed mentors

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Navigation patterns
  • Error tracking

Marketing Cookies

These are used to show you relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing. We only use these with your consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

  • Stripe: For secure payment processing
  • Google Analytics: For website analytics
  • Intercom: For customer support chat

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Cookie Banner: Accept or reject non-essential cookies when you first visit
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies
  • Privacy Settings: Manage preferences in your account settings

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent some features from working properly.

5. Cookie Duration

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (typically 1-12 months)

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Check back periodically for changes.

7. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@m4youth.org or visit our contact page.

8. Related Policies

Please also review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.