Effective Date: January 13, 2026
At MOHAC Africa, we use cookies and similar technologies on our website (mohacafrica.org) to enhance your experience as we work on health, education, technology, and entrepreneurship initiatives across Africa. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices, and how they support our mission aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. They help us remember your preferences, analyze site usage, and improve functionality. We also use similar tools like web beacons and browser fingerprints. Our cookies do not contain personal data but can link to data we hold about you.
Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies by purpose and lifespan:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for site operation, like navigation and form submissions. No consent needed; disabled if you block them.
Performance Cookies: Track site speed and errors anonymously (e.g., Google Analytics) to optimize user experience.
Functionality Cookies: Remember choices like language or region preferences for returning visitors.
Targeting Cookies: None used—we do not serve ads or track for marketing.
Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent ones last up to 2 years or until deleted.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Site security, login | PHPSESSID, CSRF tokens | Session |
| Performance | Analytics | _ga, _gid (Google Analytics, anonymized) | 2 years |
| Functionality | Preferences | lang | 1 year |
How We Use Cookies
Cookies enable us to:
Ensure secure access to donation forms and event registrations.
Measure engagement with content on health, education, tech, and entrepreneurship pages.
Tailor site for African users, youths, students, and businesses.
Comply with data laws like Nigeria’s NDPR and GDPR.
Third parties (e.g., Google) may set cookies via embedded tools. We do not allow ad networks.
Your Choices and Controls
You control cookies:
Consent Banner: On first visit, accept or customize via our banner.
Browser Settings: Block or delete cookies in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc. Note: Blocking may impair site functions.
Do Not Track: We honor browser signals where possible.
Opt-Out: Use Google Analytics opt-out or tools like Cookiebot.
Withdraw consent anytime via our banner or privacy@mohacafrica.org. Changes apply forward.
Third-Party Cookies
Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos on programs) may set cookies. We have no control over them—review their policies.
Children’s Privacy
We do not target children under 16 with cookies. Parental tools can manage settings.
Data Transfers and Security
Cookie data processes under our Privacy Policy, with encryption and safeguards for international transfers.
Changes to This Policy
Updates post here with the new effective date. Check periodically.
Contact Us
Questions? Email: privacy@mohacafrica.org
MOHAC Africa
Address: 16, Amodu Ojikutu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Phone: +234 916 041 1615
