Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 1st January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Benardos Foundation (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://www.benardos.org.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to website owners to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the website functions properly
Improve website performance and usability
Analyze visitor behavior and traffic patterns
Understand how users interact with our content
Enhance security
Remember user preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, form submissions, and secure access to certain areas.

Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Traffic sources
Device and browser type

We use tools such as Google Analytics to collect this information and improve website performance.

c) Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as language or form details, to provide a more personalized and convenient browsing experience.

d) Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services such as:

Payment processors (M-Pesa, PayPal, Stripe)
Analytics services (Google Analytics)
Email communication tools

These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

4. How You Can Control Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies.

You can manage your cookie preferences by:

Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
Using browser privacy tools to control cookie storage
Enabling “Do Not Track” features where available

Please note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

6. Contact Information

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

Benardos Foundation
Website: https://www.benardos.org
Email: info@benardos.org
Phone: +1 (763) 237-2833
Country of Operation: Kenya