Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1 April 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how RESONANCE FOUNDATION uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on resonancefoundation.org. By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.

This policy applies to users worldwide, including residents of the European Union and United Kingdom (GDPR / UK GDPR), the State of California, USA (CCPA/CPRA), and Brazil (LGPD).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in, filling in forms, or initiating transactions. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

3.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

We use Google Analytics (Google LLC, USA) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymous form. We have enabled IP anonymisation.

Google Analytics privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, including:

WordPress comments — to remember your name and email when commenting
Contact Form 7 — to manage form submissions and prevent spam (CSRF tokens)
Newsletter subscription — to manage your communication preferences
CiviCRM session cookies — to maintain your session when registering for membership, making donations, applying as a volunteer or partner, or booking activities and events

3.4 Third-Party Payment Cookies

When you make a donation, membership payment, or sponsorship contribution, you will be redirected to a third-party payment processor (Stripe or PayPal). These providers may set their own cookies, governed by their respective privacy policies:

Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/privacy

RESONANCE FOUNDATION does not store or process payment card data directly on our servers.

3.5 Cookie Declaration

Name	Description	Duration
comment_author	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session
comment_author_email	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session
comment_author_url	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	Session

Name	Description	Duration
wordpress_logged_in	Used to store logged-in users.	Persistent
wordpress_sec	Used to track the user across multiple sessions.	15 days
wordpress_test_cookie	Used to determine if cookies are enabled.	Session

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Name	Description	Duration
_gid	ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity	24 hours
_gat	Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager	1 minute
__utma	ID used to identify users and sessions	2 years after last activity
__utmt	Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests	10 minutes
__utmb	Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.	30 minutes after last activity
__utmc	Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.	End of session (browser)
__utmz	Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server	6 months after last activity
__utmv	Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.	2 years after last activity
__utmx	Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.	18 months
_ga	ID used to identify users	2 years
_gali	Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked	30 seconds
_ga_	ID used to identify users	2 years
_gac_	Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.	90 days

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, a consent banner will be displayed. You may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. We use WPConsent to manage cookie preferences. All consent records are stored locally on our Hetzner servers in Germany and never transferred to third parties.

You may also control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

5. Notice for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a resident of California, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. We do not sell your personal data. However, certain analytics and advertising-related cookie activities may be considered “sharing” under California law.

You may exercise your right to opt out of sharing at any time by:

Using the cookie settings panel in the footer of our website
Enabling a browser-based Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal — our website honours GPC signals automatically

For additional requests under CCPA/CPRA, contact us at: backoffice@resonancefoundation.org

6. Notice for Brazilian Residents (LGPD)

If you are a resident of Brazil, your rights under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD) apply to our use of cookies and tracking technologies. You may withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time via our cookie settings panel. For further requests, please contact us at the address below.

7. Data Retention

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) are retained for up to 26 months. Functional and CiviCRM session cookies for up to 12 months. Consent records are retained for 3 years as required by applicable law.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact

For any questions regarding our use of cookies: backoffice@resonancefoundation.org