The Speak Up! project (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy, rights, and digital safety of all visitors—especially children and young people. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website [Insert Website URL] and how you can manage your settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (such as language or display settings) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

To uphold our commitment to child online safety and privacy protection, we keep technology minimal and privacy-focused. We classify cookies into the following categories:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.

• Purpose: Basic site navigation, security features, accessibility, and safe form submissions.

• Consent: Does not require consent.

B. Functional & Preference Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality, like remembering chosen display options or language settings.

• Purpose: Improving user experience for young people and visitors.

• Consent: Optional (enabled via cookie banner).

C. Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use privacy-friendly analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., which safety resources are accessed most often).

• Purpose: Measuring traffic and improving learning content without collecting identifying personal details.

• Data collected: Anonymized metrics (IP addresses are masked).

• Consent: Optional.

3. What We Do NOT Do

Because the Speak Up! project focuses on child rights and protection from online risks:

• No Advertising Cookies: We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking technologies.

• No Selling Data: We never sell, rent, or trade user data collected through cookies to commercial advertisers or data brokers.

4. How to Control or Block Cookies

You have full control over how cookies are stored on your device:

1. Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you can choose to “Accept All,” “Reject Non-Essential,” or customize your preferences.

2. Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage or block cookies through their settings menu.

   • Google Chrome: Settings $\rightarrow$ Privacy and security $\rightarrow$ Cookies and other site data

   • Mozilla Firefox: Options $\rightarrow$ Privacy & Security $\rightarrow$ Cookies and Site Data

   • Apple Safari: Preferences $\rightarrow$ Privacy

   • Microsoft Edge: Settings $\rightarrow$ Cookies and site permissions

Note: Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the website’s functionality or layout.

5. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

Our website may contain embedded resources (such as video guides, educational tools, or links to partner organizations). Third-party providers may set their own cookies when you interact with their content. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party platforms you visit.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements or technology. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.