Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 15, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Cheetah Conservation Fund (“CCF”) uses cookies and similar technologies on cheetah.org and related chapter or subdomain websites.

This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices available to you regarding cookies and tracking technologies.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember preferences, understand how visitors use websites, and improve user experiences.

Cookies may be set directly by CCF (“first-party cookies”) or by trusted third-party services (“third-party cookies”).

In addition to cookies, we may use related technologies such as:

  • pixels
  • tags
  • scripts
  • web beacons
  • local storage technologies

For simplicity, this policy refers to these technologies collectively as “cookies.”

How We Use Cookies

CCF uses cookies and related technologies to:

  • Keep the website functioning properly
  • Remember your preferences and consent choices
  • Improve website performance and accessibility
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Measure the effectiveness of outreach and fundraising campaigns
  • Support embedded media and social features
  • Help protect against spam, fraud, and abuse

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems.

Essential cookies may be used for:

  • security
  • page navigation
  • form functionality
  • load balancing
  • accessibility preferences
  • consent management

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

Preference and Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality.

They may remember:

  • language preferences
  • region settings
  • accessibility preferences
  • consent choices
  • previously submitted forms

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve usability, accessibility, content, and performance.

We may use analytics services including:

  • Google Analytics 4
  • Cloudflare Web Analytics
  • Cloudflare Insights

These services may collect information such as:

  • pages visited
  • approximate geographic region
  • browser type
  • device type
  • referral sources
  • time spent on pages
  • interactions with website content

Analytics information is generally aggregated and used to help improve our website and communications.

Advertising and Outreach Cookies

CCF may use advertising and outreach-related cookies to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and improve communications.

These cookies may be used by:

  • Google services
  • Meta/Facebook services
  • YouTube
  • related outreach or fundraising platforms

These technologies may help:

  • measure campaign performance
  • understand audience engagement
  • limit repeated advertisements
  • support fundraising outreach
  • improve communications relevance

CCF does not sell personal information.

Embedded Media and Third-Party Services

Some pages on our website may include embedded content or integrations from third-party services such as:

  • YouTube
  • social media platforms
  • donation platforms
  • mapping tools
  • external media services

These services may place cookies or collect information according to their own privacy policies.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party providers directly.

Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent banner or browser settings.

Most browsers also allow you to:

  • block cookies
  • delete stored cookies
  • limit tracking technologies
  • notify you when cookies are being used

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality and user experience.

Google Analytics

CCF uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website and improve website performance.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • IP address
  • browser information
  • device information
  • website interactions
  • approximate geographic location

For more information about how Google processes information, please visit:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

You may opt out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Global Privacy Control and Browser Signals

Some browsers and devices provide privacy preference signals such as Global Privacy Control (“GPC”) or “Do Not Track” settings.

Where legally required and technically feasible, CCF will attempt to honor applicable privacy preference signals.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

CCF may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect operational, legal, or technical changes.

Updated versions will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Cheetah Conservation Fund

Website: https://cheetah.org

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (866) 909-3399

Canada Inquiries:

[email protected]