1. General information

This Cookie Policy sets out the rules for storing and accessing information on the devices of users of the Universal Reading Foundation website, which runs on the WordPress system.

The website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• ensuring the proper functioning of the website,
• improving safety,
• keeping statistics,
• online donation processing,
• newsletter service,
• conducting information and promotional activities,
• integration with social media.

By using the website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with the settings of your browser and cookie banner.

2. Administrator

The website administrator is:

The Universal Reading Foundation
address: Przyokopowa Street 33, 01-208 Warsaw
e-mail: [email protected]

3. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files saved on the user's device when using a website.

Cookies can be:

• session - deleted when you close the browser,
• permanent - stored for a specified period of time,
• own - set by the Foundation's website,
• external - set by other entities.

4. Types of cookies used

4.1 Necessary cookies

They ensure the proper functioning of the WordPress website, forms and payment systems.

Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.

4.2 Functional cookies

They remember user settings, e.g.:

• Tongue,
• preferences,
• cookie consent.

4.3 Statistical cookies

They allow us to analyze website traffic.

We may use Google Analytics

Data is anonymized to the extent possible.

4.4 Marketing cookies

They enable information and promotional activities.

We can use:

• Meta / Facebook Pixel
• Google tools
• newsletter tools

Marketing cookies are only used after consent.

5. Payment operator cookies

When making donations, cookies may be used by the following operators:

• PayU SA.
• Stripe Payments Europe Ltd.
• PayPro SA.

These cookies are required to process payments and ensure transaction security.

The Foundation does not have access to payment card data.

6. Cookies GetResponse SA.

When subscribing to the newsletter, cookies from the following providers may be used:

GetResponse SA.

Cookies can be used to:

• handling registration forms,
• preventing abuse,
• shipping statistics.

Data may be processed outside the EEA in accordance with the GDPR.

7. WordPress and Plugin Cookies

The website runs on WordPress and may use plugins that save cookies, e.g.:

• contact forms
• donation system
• page security
• cache
• social media integration

These cookies are used solely for the operation of the website.

8. Cookie management

The user can independently manage cookies by:

• browser settings,
• cookie banner settings,
• deleting saved files.

Disabling cookies may cause the website to function incorrectly.

9. Consent to cookies

When you first visit the website, a cookie banner is displayed.

The user can:

• accept all,
• to reject,
• select the scope of consent.

Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

10. Changes to the cookie policy

The Foundation may change the Cookie Policy in particular in the event of:

• changes in regulations,
• changes in technology,
• tool changes,
• changes in payment operators.

The current version is published on the website.