Cookie Policy
Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Last Updated: November 30, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. These files enable the website to function efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Liby Foundation uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It also explains how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
Essential Functionality: To enable core features of our website, such as page navigation and secure areas.
User Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences, such as language selection.
Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website and improve user experience.
Security: To protect against fraud and enhance the security of our website.
Communication: To remember information you have submitted through forms or how you interact with our content.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
Examples include session cookies, security cookies, and load balancing cookies.
Can be disabled: No (required for website functionality)
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples include language preference cookies and user interface customization cookies.
Can be disabled: Yes (may affect website functionality)
3. Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Examples include Google Analytics cookies and page load time tracking cookies.
Can be disabled: Yes
4. Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our website. These cookies are not controlled by us, and we recommend checking the relevant third-party websites for more information about their cookie practices.
Examples include social media sharing cookies and embedded video player cookies.
Can be disabled: Yes (through third-party settings)
Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They help our website remember your actions during a browsing session.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use on our website:
How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
View cookies stored on your device
Delete cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Allow cookies from specific websites
Instructions for popular browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not work properly without cookies enabled.
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
Web Beacons: These are small graphic images (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) that may be included on our website or in emails. We use web beacons to track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of email campaigns. They can be cleared through your browser settings.
Local Storage: This is a technology similar to cookies that stores larger amounts of data locally in your browser. You can clear local storage through your browser settings.
Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that allows users to signal their preference not to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites respond to DNT signals.
At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals. However, we respect your cookie preferences that you set through your browser settings.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about cookies, please contact us:
Address
Plaza Villa, Burao, Somaliland
Phone
Main: +252 63 9163995 / +252 65 7096922 / +252 63 9163994
General: info@libyfoundation.org
Office Hours
Saturday - Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM