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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies

Last updated: December 7, 2025

Want to manage your preferences? Visit our Cookie Settings page to control which cookies you accept.
Cookie Settings

The Short Version

  • We use cookies to make our website work and improve your experience.
  • Essential cookies cannot be disabled—they are required for core functionality.
  • You can control optional cookies (analytics, functional) at any time.
  • We never sell your data or use cookies for advertising.
  • Third-party services (Google Analytics, donation platform) may set their own cookies.
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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit them. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how people use our site.

Types of Storage

In addition to cookies, we also use similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: Stores data in your browser with no expiration date
  • Session Storage: Stores data for the duration of your browser session
  • Pixels/Beacons: Tiny images that help track page views (we don't use these for advertising)
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How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Operations

Security, authentication, and core website functionality

Personalisation

Language preferences, accessibility settings, time zones

Analytics

Understanding how visitors use our site (anonymised data)

Donation Processing

Secure payment handling through our donation platform

We do not use cookies for advertising. We never sell your data or track you across other websites.

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Essential Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like security, session management, and account access. Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
teei_session TEEI Maintains your session across pages Session
teei_csrf TEEI Security token preventing cross-site attacks Session
cookie_consent TEEI Stores your cookie preferences 1 year
kintell_auth Kintell Authentication for mentoring platform Session
itslearning_session itslearning Authentication for LMS access Session
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Functional Cookies

Optional

Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. They remember your preferences so you don't have to set them again each visit.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
teei_locale TEEI Remembers your language preference 1 year
teei_timezone TEEI Stores time zone for scheduling 1 year
teei_accessibility TEEI Accessibility settings (font size, contrast) 1 year
kintell_preferences Kintell Mentor search filters and preferences 30 days
babbel_lang Babbel Language learning preferences 1 year

You can enable or disable functional cookies in your Cookie Settings.

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Analytics Cookies

Optional

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. This data is aggregated and anonymised—we never identify individual users.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique visitors (anonymised) 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics Maintains session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users for daily stats 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute

Privacy Measures We Take

  • IP anonymisation enabled (last digits removed)
  • Data sharing with Google for ads disabled
  • Remarketing features disabled
  • Data retention set to 14 months

You can opt out of analytics in your Cookie Settings or use Google's opt-out browser add-on.

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Donation Processing Cookies

Required for Donations

When you make a donation, our payment processors use cookies to ensure secure transactions and prevent fraud. These are only active during the donation process.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
funraise_session Fundraise Up Processes donation transactions Session
__stripe_mid Stripe Fraud prevention for payments 1 year
__stripe_sid Stripe Payment session identifier 30 minutes

Payment Security

All donation transactions are processed by Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment processor. We never store your full card number on our servers.

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Third-Party Services

We work with trusted partners to provide our services. Each may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies:

Google Analytics

Website traffic analysis

IP anonymisation enabled; no data sharing with Google for ads

Privacy Policy

Kintell

Mentoring platform

Used for mentor-mentee matching and session scheduling

Privacy Policy

itslearning

Learning management system

Hosts course materials and tracks learning progress

Privacy Policy

Stripe

Payment processing

Processes donations securely; PCI DSS compliant

Privacy Policy

Fundraise Up

Donation platform

Powers our donation forms and recurring giving

Privacy Policy

Babbel

Language learning

Provides language courses for Ukrainian refugees

Privacy Policy
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Your Choices

You have several options for controlling cookies:

Cookie Settings

Use our Cookie Settings page to enable or disable optional cookies. Your preferences are saved immediately.

Manage Settings

Browser Settings

Configure your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or prompt you for each site.

See Instructions

Clear Cookies

Delete existing cookies from your browser at any time. Note: this will log you out and reset your preferences.

How to Clear

Impact of Blocking Cookies

Blocking all cookies may prevent some features from working correctly. Essential cookies are required for logging in, making donations, and using our learning platforms.

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Browser Settings

Each browser handles cookies differently. Click your browser below for specific instructions:

Chrome Firefox Safari Edge Opera

Mobile Browsers

On mobile devices, cookie settings are usually found in Settings > Safari/Chrome > Privacy. The exact location varies by device and operating system version.

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Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make significant changes:

  • We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
  • We will display a notice on our website for material changes
  • We may email registered users about significant updates

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

Postal Address
The Educational Equality Institute
5th Floor, 28 Nydalsveien
0484 Oslo, Norway

We typically respond to privacy inquiries within 5 working days.

Related Pages

Cookie Settings Privacy Policy Data Request Form

Read this policy in other languages:

Українська (Ukrainian) Norsk (Norwegian)