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Website Cookies Policy

Landscape shot of hilly Kenyan countryside with blue skies and fluffy clouds.Information about the cookies and similar technologies used on VWB's website and how visitors can manage them.

This Web Cookie Policy explains how Veterinarians without Borders North America (VWB) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your user experience and to collect information about your use of our website.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by a website. They are used to store information, such as your preferences and activity, and to remember you when you return to the website. Cookies can also be used to track your activity on the website and to deliver targeted advertisements.

Types of Cookies Used by VWB:

VWB uses the following types of cookies on our website:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off. They are used to provide basic website functionality, such as remembering your preferences and maintaining your session.
  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and how long you spend on the site. This information is used to improve the website performance and user experience.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as your preferred language or region.
  • Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track your activity on our website and to deliver targeted advertisements to you. They may be placed by us or by third-party advertising networks.

Managing Cookies:

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies by modifying the settings in your web browser (go to the settings in Chrome, Firefox or other browser). However, declining cookies may impact the functionality of our website and some features may not work as intended.

Instructions for Modifying Cookies in Your Browser:

Cookies can be managed in your web browser settings. The steps to modify cookies vary depending on the type of browser you are using. Here are instructions for some popular browsers:

➡️ Google Chrome

  • Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser and select "Settings."
  • Scroll down and click on "Privacy and security."
  • Click on "Cookies and other site data."
  • Here, you can manage your cookie settings, such as deleting all or specific cookies, blocking all cookies, or allowing all cookies by default.

➡️ Mozilla Firefox

  • Click on the three horizontal lines in the upper right corner of the browser and select "Options."
  • Select "Privacy & Security" from the left-hand menu.
  • Under "Cookies and Site Data," you can manage your cookie settings, such as deleting all or specific cookies, blocking all cookies, or allowing all cookies by default.

➡️ Microsoft Edge

  • Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of the browser and select "Settings."
  • Scroll down and click on "Privacy and security."
  • Under "Cookies," you can manage your cookie settings, such as clearing your cookies, blocking all cookies, or allowing all cookies by default.

➡️ Apple Safari

  • Click on the Safari menu and select "Preferences."
  • Click on the "Privacy" tab.
  • Under "Cookies and website data," you can manage your cookie settings, such as clearing your cookies, blocking all cookies, or allowing all cookies by default.

It's important to note that modifying your cookie settings may impact the functionality of websites and some features may not work as intended. If you have any questions or issues with modifying your cookie settings, you can contact the support team for your specific web browser.

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