Effective Date: July 16, 2026
Last Updated: July 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to the website of Maria Oluremi Ajibodu Foundation (MOA Foundation) (“MOA Foundation”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It describes what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, except where your consent is required and you choose not to provide it.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, process, and protect your personal information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, enhance website performance, and provide useful insights into how visitors use the website.

Cookies do not typically contain information that directly identifies you. However, information collected through cookies may be linked with other information you provide to us.

3. Why We Use Cookies

MOA Foundation uses cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly.
• Improve website performance and reliability.
• Remember your preferences and settings.
• Enhance your browsing experience.
• Understand how visitors use our website.
• Measure the effectiveness of awareness campaigns.
• Improve our programs and digital services.
• Protect our website against fraud and malicious activity.
• Support website security.
• Enable website accessibility features where applicable.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website.

Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not function properly.

They help us:

• Maintain website security.
• Enable page navigation.
• Support website functionality.
• Remember your privacy preferences.
• Prevent fraudulent activity.

These cookies cannot generally be disabled through our website because they are necessary for providing our services.

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

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

They collect anonymous or aggregated information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Website traffic patterns
• Popular content
• Navigation behaviour
• Device types
• Browser information
• General geographic region

This information helps us improve our website and ensure our content is relevant and useful.

C. Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as:

• Language preferences
• Region
• Accessibility settings
• Form preferences
• User interface preferences

These cookies provide a more personalized browsing experience.

D. Security Cookies

Security cookies help us:

• Detect suspicious activity.
• Prevent unauthorized access.
• Protect user accounts where applicable.
• Maintain website integrity.
• Reduce fraudulent behaviour.

These cookies are essential to maintaining a secure online environment.

E. Third-Party Cookies

Some services available on our website may be provided by trusted third parties.

These third parties may place cookies on your device to support services such as:

• Website analytics
• Online donation processing
• Embedded videos
• Interactive maps
• Social media sharing
• Spam prevention
• Website performance monitoring

Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review those policies before interacting with their services.

5. Cookies Used During Donations

When making an online donation, cookies may be used by secure payment service providers to:

• Process payment transactions.
• Prevent fraud.
• Verify payment sessions.
• Maintain transaction security.
• Improve payment reliability.

MOA Foundation does not store your debit or credit card details. Payment information is processed securely by our trusted payment partners.

6. Cookies Used for Volunteer and Event Registration

Where you submit forms for volunteering, event registration, or program participation, cookies may be used to:

• Prevent duplicate submissions.
• Maintain secure browsing sessions.
• Improve form performance.
• Remember partially completed forms where supported.
• Enhance user experience during registration.

7. Cookies Used for Website Analytics

We may use analytics tools to better understand how visitors interact with our website.

Analytics cookies may collect information including:

• Number of visitors
• Traffic sources
• Most visited pages
• Device information
• Browser type
• Session duration
• Click behaviour
• General location information (such as country or region)

This information is used only to improve our website, outreach, and digital engagement strategies.

8. Social Media Cookies

Our website may include links or integrations with social media platforms.

If you interact with embedded social media content or share content from our website, those platforms may place cookies on your device.

These cookies are controlled by the respective social media providers and are subject to their own privacy policies.

9. Embedded Content

Our website may include embedded content such as:

• Videos
• Maps
• Publications
• Social media feeds
• External fundraising tools

Embedded content from third-party providers may place cookies on your device when accessed.

10. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

They are commonly used to:

• Maintain login sessions.
• Support website navigation.
• Process forms securely.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

They may be used to:

• Remember your preferences.
• Improve future visits.
• Recognize returning visitors.
• Support website analytics.

11. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.

You can choose to:

• View stored cookies.
• Delete existing cookies.
• Block specific cookies.
• Block all cookies.
• Receive notifications before cookies are placed.
• Clear browsing data.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality, security, and performance of our website. Some features may no longer operate as intended.

12. Your Consent

Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You may withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or any cookie management tool provided on our website.

Your decision to decline certain cookies may limit the availability of some website features.

13. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in technology.
• Changes in applicable laws or regulations.
• Improvements to our website.
• Changes to the services we provide.

When updates are made, the revised version will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

14. Contact Us

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

Maria Oluremi Ajibodu Foundation (MOA Foundation)

Email: contact@mariaoajibodufoundation.org

Phone: (+44) 7507 506 427

Website: https://mariaoajibodufoundation.org/