1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide security features.
2. How We Use Cookies
widows.care uses only essential cookies required for the platform to function:
3. Types of Cookies
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. Without them, you cannot log in, access your account, or use secure features. We only use essential cookies.
3.2 What We Don't Use
widows.care does NOT use:
- Advertising cookies: We don't show ads
- Third-party tracking cookies: We don't sell your data
- Social media cookies: No embedded social trackers
- Analytics cookies: We use privacy-respecting analytics only
4. Third-Party Cookies
When you use certain features, third-party services may set their own cookies:
- Stripe: For background check processing and donations. Stripe Privacy Policy
We have no control over these third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.
5. Managing Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (though this may break functionality)
5.2 How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers
5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies, you will not be able to:
- Log in to your account
- Stay logged in between visits
- Access secure features
6. Do Not Track
widows.care respects "Do Not Track" browser signals. Since we don't use tracking cookies for advertising, this setting has no effect on our essential cookies.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features or change how we use cookies. The "Last Updated" date at the top shows when changes were last made.
8. Contact Us
For questions about our cookie practices:
Email: privacy@widows.care
Website: widows.care
See also our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your data.