Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Global ESG Leadership Association ("GELA," "we," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.gela-ngo.org (the "Site"). By using the Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or other electronic devices) when you visit a website. Cookies help us recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on the Site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on the Site:

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the Site. They enable you to navigate the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

b. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We use this information to improve how the Site works.

c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.

d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited the Site and this information is shared with other organizations, such as advertisers.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Improve the functionality and performance of our Site.

  • Provide a personalized experience by remembering your preferences.

  • Analyze traffic and user behavior to improve our services.

  • Deliver relevant content and advertisements.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we may also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. For example, we use Google Analytics, a popular web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with the Site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

For more information on Google Analytics cookies, see the official Google Analytics page.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies can negatively impact your user experience, and parts of the Site may no longer be fully accessible.

a. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. Each browser is different, so check your browser’s help section to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

b. Opt-Out Tools

For some third-party cookies, you can use tools provided by these third parties to opt out of their tracking, such as the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

c. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at gela@gela-ngo.org.