Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how africanwildlifetrust.org ("we", "us", or "our") uses them, and the choices available to you regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we process personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to site owners. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that appear on the page ("third-party cookies").
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session-based" (deleted automatically when you close your browser).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security features, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Maintains user session state across page requests | Session |
cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to measure and analyse how visitors use our website, helping us improve its structure, content, and performance. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymised.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for site analytics reports. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited. Used to count and track pageviews. | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles the request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute |
2.3 Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and to display advertisements that are relevant to individual users. As an affiliate review site, we use these cookies primarily to attribute referrals to our partner casino and gambling operators.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
aff_id / aff_tracking |
Affiliate networks (various) | Records that a visitor arrived at a partner site via an affiliate link on africanwildlifetrust.org, enabling commission attribution. | 30–90 days (varies by network) |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads | Stores conversion data related to ad clicks for the purpose of measuring advertising effectiveness. | 90 days |
Third-party advertising cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective providers. We do not control how these third parties use the data they collect.
3. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed, asking you to accept or customise your cookie preferences. Essential cookies are always active, as they are necessary for the website to function. You may accept or decline analytics and marketing cookies at any time.
Your consent preferences are stored in the cookie_consent cookie and are remembered for subsequent visits. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, or by using the cookie settings link in our website footer.
4. How to Manage Cookies
In addition to the consent controls on our website, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4.1 Google Chrome
Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. From there, you can block third-party cookies, clear cookies on exit, or manage exceptions for specific sites.
4.2 Mozilla Firefox
Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Enhanced Tracking Protection with Standard, Strict, and Custom levels. You can also manage stored cookies and clear data from this section.
4.3 Apple Safari
Go to Preferences → Privacy. Safari blocks cross-site tracking by default. You can also choose to block all cookies or manage website data individually.
4.4 Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can block third-party cookies, clear cookies on exit, and add exceptions.
4.5 Opting Out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which is available for all major browsers.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our site may contain content or services provided by third parties (such as affiliate network tracking scripts or embedded content). These third parties may set their own cookies on your device. We do not have control over these cookies and are not responsible for the data they collect. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our site.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
For broader information on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.