1. Introduction
  • Purpose: This Cookie Policy explains how the Access to Knowledge Foundation (A2KF) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.A2KF.org. Understanding how and why we use cookies enables us to provide you with an improved user experience.
  • Consent: By using the A2KF website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
  1. What are Cookies?
  • Definition: Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help in remembering your preferences and collecting information about your visit.
  • Types: Cookies can be "session" or "persistent" cookies, depending on their duration. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period.
  1. How We Use Cookies
  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, helping us measure and improve the performance of our site.
  • Functionality Cookies: These are used to recognize you when you return to our website, enabling us to personalize our content for you.
  • Social Media Cookies: These cookies are set by a range of social media services that we have added to the site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks.
  1. Managing Cookies
  • Browser Settings: You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work. Instructions for managing cookies are usually found in the browser's help menu.
  • Disabling Cookies: If you disable cookies, some features of the A2KF site may be disabled, and your user experience may be impacted.
  1. Third-Party Cookies
  • External Services: Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties might include analytics, advertising, and social media platforms.
  • Control: We do not control the setting of these cookies, so we suggest you check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
  1. Updates to Our Cookie Policy
  • Revisions: We may update this policy from time to time in response to changing legal, technical, or business developments. When we update our Cookie Policy, we will take appropriate measures to inform you.
  1. Contact Us

Queries: If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at info@a2kf.org.