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 work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage — these work in a comparable way to cookies and are also covered by this policy.

 

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure our website functions correctly and securely
• Understand how visitors navigate and use our website
• Remember your preferences and improve your experience on return visits
• Measure the effectiveness of our content and programs
• Support any marketing or outreach efforts (where applicable)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration	Provider
Essential	Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.	Session	leadershipaib.org
Analytics	Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve content and user experience.	Up to 2 years	Google Analytics
Functional	Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience on return visits.	Up to 1 year	leadershipaib.org
Marketing	Used to track visitors across websites for the purpose of displaying relevant content (if applicable).	Up to 90 days	Third-party

4. Do We Use Third-Party Cookies?

Yes. Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies and encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.

Google Analytics Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

 

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either “session cookies” or “persistent cookies.”

• Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.

The specific duration of each cookie type is outlined in the table in Section 3 above.

 

6. How to Control and Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Opt-Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

 

7. Cookies and Children

Our website is used by participants as young as 10 years old in connection with our programs. We do not knowingly use marketing or tracking cookies to collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Essential cookies required for website functionality may still be present. Parents and guardians who have concerns about cookie use on behalf of their child are encouraged to contact us directly.

 

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

 

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: