Last updated: 20/02/2025

MGD – COOKIE POLICY

1. About This Cookie Policy

1.1 This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) outlines how One Million Good Deeds (“MGD,” “we,” “us,” and “ours”) utilises cookies and similar technologies to identify you when you visit our website at milliongooddeeds.club (“Website”). It provides an explanation of these technologies, why we employ them, and your rights in controlling their usage.

1.2 We advise that you take a moment to carefully read through this Policy. Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to reach out to us via milliongooddeeds@yahoo.com.au.

2. What Are Cookies?

2.1 Cookies are small data files placed on your computer when you access a website. Website owners frequently utilise cookies to ensure their sites function properly, enhance their efficiency, and provide reporting data.

2.2 Cookies offer various functionalities, such as facilitating efficient navigation between pages, remembering your preferences, and generally enhancing the user experience.

2.3 Cookies placed by website owners (in this context, MGD) are referred to as “first-party cookies.” Those set by entities other than the website owner are known as “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionalities to be incorporated into the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.

3. How Long Do Cookies Last?

3.1 Cookies can persist on your computer for varying duration. Some cookies are ‘session cookies,’ existing only while your browser is open and being automatically deleted when you close your browser. Others are ‘persistent cookies,’ remaining after your browser is closed and can be used by websites to recognise your computer when you subsequently revisit.

4. Why Do We Use Cookies?

4.1 When you visit our Website, we may employ the following types of cookies:

Essential Website Cookies: These cookies are vital for delivering our website services, ensuring access to secure areas, and providing core functionalities. Due to their necessity, these cookies cannot be refused. You can block or delete them by adjusting your browser settings as described in the “How to Control Cookies” section (7) below.

Performance and Functionality Cookies: These cookies improve the performance and functionality of our website, enhancing user experiences like language preferences and country selection. We place these cookies only if you explicitly accept them via our cookie preference banner during your initial visit to our website. Please note that you can withdraw your consent for this cookie type at any time by revisiting our cookie preference banner, accessible here. To decline these cookies, follow the instructions in the “How to Control Cookies” section (7) below.

Analytics and Customisation Cookies: These cookies collect data in aggregate to aid our understanding of website usage and the effectiveness of our marketing efforts, allowing us to tailor our website to your needs. We place these cookies only if you expressly accept them via our cookie preference banner during your first visit. You have the option to revoke your consent for this cookie category at any time by revisiting our cookie preference banner, found here. To reject these cookies, follow the guidance in the “How to Control Cookies” section (7) below.

User Measurement Cookies: These cookies enable audience measurement and content organisation improvements on our website, helping us optimise based on performance insights. We place these cookies only if you explicitly accept them via our cookie preference banner during your initial visit. You can withdraw your consent for this cookie type at any time by revisiting our cookie preference banner, accessible here. To decline these cookies, follow the instructions in the “How to Control Cookies” section (7) or use the specific unsubscribe link provided in the table below.

5. What about other tracking technologies, like web beacons?

Cookies aren’t the sole method we use to identify or track visitors to our website. Occasionally, we employ similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as “tracking pixels” or “clear gifs”). These are small graphic files containing unique identifiers that enable us to recognise when someone has visited our website or opened an email from us. This enables us to monitor traffic patterns, deliver or communicate with cookies, assess whether you arrived at our website via an online advertisement on a third-party site, enhance site performance, and gauge the success of email marketing campaigns. In many cases, these technologies rely on cookies to function correctly, so declining cookies may impact their functionality.

6. What about targeted advertising?

6.1 Third parties may employ cookies on your computer or mobile device to deliver advertising via our MGD Website. These entities might leverage data regarding your interactions with our Website, as well as other websites, to present pertinent advertisements for products and services that align with your potential interests. They may also utilize technologies such as cookies or web beacons to collect information regarding your visits to our Website, as well as other websites, to offer advertisements tailored to goods and services.

6.2 This process is facilitated through the utilisation of cookies or web beacons, which gather data about your interactions with our MGD Website, as well as other online platforms, to deliver advertisements that cater to your potential preferences.

6.3 It’s important to note that the information collected through this process does not grant us or third parties the ability to ascertain your name, contact details, or other personally identifying information unless you willingly provide such information.

7. How can I control cookies?

7.1 You have the right to determine whether you want to accept or decline specific cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the cookie banner or your web browser’s settings.

7.2 You can also configure or modify your web browser controls or device preferences to accept or reject certain cookies. If you opt to reject cookies, you can still use our MGD Website, though your access to certain functionalities and areas may be limited. The methods for declining cookies through your web browser controls may vary depending on the browser you use, therefore, we recommend referring to your browser’s help menu for further instructions and guidance.

7.3 How to Control Cookies In Your Web Browser:

1. Google Chrome:
   • Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
   • Select “Settings.”
   • Scroll down and click on “Privacy and security.”
   • Click “Cookies and other site data.”
   • You can enable or disable cookies, and also manage specific site permissions.
2. Mozilla Firefox:
   • Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
   • Choose “Options” (or “Preferences” on Mac).
   • Go to “Privacy & Security.”
   • In the “Cookies and Site Data” section, you can manage cookies.
3. Apple Safari:
   • Click “Safari” in the top menu.
   • Select “Preferences.”
   • Go to the “Privacy” tab.
   • You can manage cookies in the “Cookies and website data” section.
4. Microsoft Edge:
   • Click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner.
   • Choose “Settings.”
   • Go to “Privacy, search, and services.”
   • Under “Cookies and site permissions,” you can manage cookies.
5. On the MGD Website:
   • When you first visit the MGD website, you may see a banner or pop-up that allows you to accept or decline cookies.
   • You can withdraw your consent for this cookie type at any time by revisiting our cookie preference banner, accessible here.

8. The cookies that were sent in the past

If you have disabled one or more cookies, we may continue to utilise information collected by these cookies before their deactivation. However, we will discontinue collecting information through the opted-out cookie.

9. Additional information about cookies

For comprehensive details about cookies, including an explanation of how they are placed on your device and instructions on how to manage and delete them, please visit http://www.allaboutcookies.org.

10. Updates to this Policy

10.1 We may periodically update this Policy in response to evolving legal, technical, or business developments. When we make changes to our Policy, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, in line with the significance of the alterations we introduce.

10.2 You can ascertain the most recent update date of this Policy by checking the “last updated” date displayed at the top of this Policy.

11. Contact Us Regarding Your Personal Data

11.1 If you have any inquiries or concerns regarding this Policy or how we handle your Personal Data, please reach out to us via email at milliongooddeeds@yahoo.com.au