Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your computer, tablet, mobile phone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies can help websites:

• Function efficiently and securely.
• Remember preferences and settings.
• Improve browsing and user experience.
• Understand how visitors interact with website content.
• Support analytics, multimedia, and interactive features.

Cookies generally do not directly identify you by name. However, some cookies or related technologies may be associated with information that can identify or distinguish a particular user or device.

2.1 | Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies

These cookies are necessary for core website functions and may be used to support:

• Page navigation and basic website functionality.
• Form submissions.
• Secure access to restricted areas.
• Website security and fraud prevention.
• Technical functions necessary for the website to operate.

Because these cookies may be essential to the operation of the website, disabling them may cause some features or services to function incorrectly.

2.2 | Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help the website remember choices and preferences you make, such as:

• Language or regional preferences.
• User-specific settings.
• Form or interface preferences.
• Interactive website features.
• Video and multimedia functionality.

2.3 | Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our websites and identify opportunities to improve performance and usability.

• Measure website traffic and engagement.
• Understand which pages and content are most frequently accessed.
• Identify navigation and usage patterns.
• Monitor website performance.
• Support program and communications analytics.

Depending on the website and services in use, analytics technologies may include services such as Google Analytics, Matomo, or comparable analytics platforms. Where possible and appropriate, analytics information is aggregated, anonymized, or otherwise processed to reduce the identification of individual users.

2.4 | Targeting & Advertising Cookies

Where applicable, targeting or advertising technologies may be used to support communications, awareness campaigns, outreach, and engagement. These technologies may:

• Help deliver more relevant information or promotional content.
• Measure the effectiveness of communications and campaigns.
• Understand interactions with promotional content.
• Support social media and digital outreach.

These cookies may be placed by third-party services, including social media platforms or embedded content providers, where such services are enabled on our websites.

Cookies and similar technologies may help us to:

• Ensure proper website functionality.
• Maintain website security and reliability.
• Remember preferences and settings.
• Improve website usability and user experience.
• Enable multimedia and interactive features.
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
• Understand how visitors engage with our content.
• Support social media integrations and embedded content.
• Support secure login or session functionality where applicable.
• Improve our programs, communications, and digital platforms.

We aim to use information collected through cookies responsibly and consistently with our applicable privacy and data protection policies.

Some cookies and similar technologies may be placed or operated by third-party services that are integrated into our websites. Depending on the services available on our websites, these may include:

• Analytics and measurement platforms.
• Email and communications platforms.
• Social media integrations.
• Embedded video platforms.
• Payment or ticketing services.
• Event management and registration tools.
• Other interactive or digital services.

Examples may include social media services such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X, as well as embedded video services such as YouTube or Vimeo, where these services are used on our websites. Third-party providers may collect or process information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. Spice Without Borders does not control the privacy practices of third-party websites or services. We seek to work with service providers that maintain appropriate privacy, security, and data protection standards.

You can manage, restrict, or delete cookies through the settings of your web browser or device. Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• Block all cookies.
• Block specific categories of cookies.
• Delete existing cookies.
• Receive notifications before cookies are stored.
• Allow cookies only from selected websites.
• Use browser privacy or "Do Not Track" settings where available.

You can find instructions for managing cookies through the help or privacy settings of your particular browser. Additional general guidance on cookies is available through AboutCookies.org .

Important

• Disabling essential cookies may prevent parts of the websites from functioning correctly.
• Some forms, videos, interactive features, or personalized settings may not function fully when cookies are disabled.
• Deleting cookies may remove previously saved preferences.
• You may need to reset certain website preferences after deleting cookies.

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose and configuration. Cookies may be:

• Session cookies — which are generally deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies — which remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

The duration of individual cookies may vary depending on the service that places them and the purpose for which they are used.

Some cookies and similar technologies may collect information that, when combined with other information, could potentially be associated with an identifiable individual. Where cookie-related information constitutes personal data, we handle it in accordance with our applicable privacy and data protection obligations. For more information about how we collect, use, retain, protect, and share personal information, please review our Privacy Policy and Data Protection Policy.

Spice Without Borders may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Technology and website functionality.
• Cookie and tracking technologies.
• Legal or regulatory requirements.
• Our programs, services, or digital platforms.
• Privacy and data protection practices.

Updated versions will be published on our websites with a revised Last Updated date. Where required, we will seek appropriate consent before using non-essential cookies or similar technologies.

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy and data protection rights, please contact us: Spice Without Borders (SWOB) P.O. Box 8512 – 30100, Eldoret, Kenya 📧 privacy@spicewithoutborders.org 📧 info@spicewithoutborders.org 🌐 www.spicewithoutborders.org 🌐 www.spicyawards.com