Cookie Policy

Mosaico Euroafricano Public Company Limited by Guarantee (Reg. under CIPA: UINBW00001929808), with registered office at Plot 70 Bosele Ward, Ghanzi, Botswana, operates the website www.claerio.org (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Site, in compliance with the Botswana Data Protection Act and applicable international standards like the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit our Site. They help us recognize your browser, remember preferences, and improve your experience. We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration	Examples
Strictly Necessary	Essential for the Site to function, e.g., maintaining your session during login to self-hosted CiviCRM or Odoo, or form submissions on contact/donation pages. Without these, core features won’t work.	Session (deleted when you close browser) or up to 2 years	PHP session ID, CSRF tokens for forms
Functional/Preferences	Remember choices like language preference (English), form inputs, or login details to enhance usability.	Up to 12 months	Language selector cookie, “remember me” for logins
Analytics/Performance	Analyze Site usage (e.g., page views, bounce rates, traffic sources) in aggregated form to improve content and performance. IP addresses are anonymized where possible.	Up to 24 months	Self-hosted analytics (if implemented), Google Analytics (if enabled – currently none)
Marketing/Targeting	None currently used. We do not serve personalized ads or track for third-party marketing.	N/A	None

Our Cookie Providers and Self-Hosted Setup

• Hosting: Namecheap Linux server (self-hosted CiviCRM and Odoo). All primary cookies are first-party, managed directly by us.
• Payments: FNB Ghanzi branch integration (no cookies from FNB on our Site).
• No third-party trackers like Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or advertising networks are currently embedded.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

• You can control cookies via your browser settings (e.g., block third-party cookies, delete all cookies).
• Common browsers: Chrome (Settings > Privacy > Cookies), Firefox (Preferences > Privacy), Safari (Preferences > Privacy), Edge (Settings > Cookies).
• We recommend using Brave Browser because it blocks trackers and ads by default, provides easy granular control over cookies and fingerprinting, prioritizes privacy without sacrificing speed, and aligns with our NGO’s focus on ethical technology for social good. Download it at brave.com.
• Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may break Site functionality, like donation forms or logins.
• On first visit, you may see a cookie consent banner (if implemented) to accept/reject non-essential cookies.

Data Transfers and Legal Basis

• Cookies collect limited data (e.g., IP, browser type) processed by us as data controller.
• Legal basis: Legitimate interest for necessary/functional cookies (improving Site security and user experience); consent for others where required.
• Data from analytics cookies is retained up to 24 months and used only in anonymized, aggregated form.
• International transfers (e.g., Namecheap servers) use safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy. Check this page for the latest version.
Last updated: 15 February 2026

Questions? Contact info@claerio.org or +267 72 311 179.