This policy explains how Mtima Heart Foundation uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.mtimaheartfoundation.org. It should be read with our Privacy Notice.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on a device. Similar tools include local storage, pixels and software development kits. Some are necessary for the website to function; others support preferences, measurement or third-party content.
How we use cookies
We do not use advertising cookies, and we do not currently use website analytics tools. The cookies set when you visit our website are used to keep the website secure, deliver it reliably and allow the donation checkout to work. These are strictly necessary and do not require consent under UK law.
Cookies currently used
| Cookie | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare (website security network) | Strictly necessary | Distinguishes genuine visitors from automated traffic and protects the website against abuse | Up to 30 minutes |
| __dpl | Website hosting provider | Strictly necessary | Routes your visit to the correct published version of the website | Up to 24 hours |
| fundraiseup_cid | Fundraise Up | Strictly necessary for donations | Identifies your browser so the secure donation checkout works correctly and fraud can be prevented | Up to approximately 13 months |
| fundraiseup_func, fundraiseup_stat | Fundraise Up | Preference records | Record the status of functional and statistics cookie choices within the Fundraise Up donation service | Session |
This list reflects the cookies observed on our website in October 2026. Durations are approximate and may be changed by the provider.
Donations and payment providers
Donations are processed through Fundraise Up, with payments handled by providers such as Stripe and PayPal. When you open the donation checkout or make a payment, these providers may set their own cookies for security, fraud prevention and payment processing. Their use of cookies is described in their own privacy and cookie notices.
Fonts
Our website loads its typeface from Google Fonts. This means your browser connects to Google's servers, which receive your IP address. Google Fonts does not set cookies on our website.
Managing choices
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the website, including the donation checkout, from working. If we introduce analytics, marketing or other non-essential cookies in future, we will ask for your consent before they are used and update this policy.
Contact and updates
Questions may be sent to info@mtimaheartfoundation.org. Effective 21 September 2026; next planned review September 2027. We may update this policy when website technology changes.
Reference framework
- ICO. Cookies and similar technologies guidance. https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/direct-marketing-and-privacy-and-electronic-communications/guide-to-pecr/cookies-and-similar-technologies/
- ICO. UK GDPR guidance and resources. https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/uk-gdpr-guidance-and-resources/
This policy is a governance document and does not replace case-specific legal, safeguarding, accounting or regulatory advice.