Givenwell Cookies & Analytics Notice

Effective Date: 1 November 2025

1. How We Use Cookies

Givenwell uses cookies and similar technologies to make our website and digital tools function properly, keep them secure, and improve your experience. Some cookies are essential for security and core functionality. Others help us understand usage trends, measure performance, and enhance wellbeing campaigns. You can choose which cookies you allow, and change or withdraw your consent at any time.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Analytics data is collected and used in aggregated and de-identified form only. We never use analytics to personally identify you.

3. Analytics Tools

We use privacy-focused tools, including Google Analytics 4 and internal reporting platforms, to collect limited usage information such as:

• Pages viewed, clicks, and time on site
• Browser and device type
• Approximate city or region (not full address)
• Referral source (e.g. search engine, social media, or campaign link)

All analytics data is aggregated, de-identified, and used solely to improve website performance and user experience.

4. Your Choices

You can manage cookie preferences at any time by selecting:

• Accept All: enables analytics and optional cookies to improve performance.
• Decline Non-Essential: uses only cookies necessary for security and core functionality.
• Manage Preferences: customise which categories you allow. You can also control or delete cookies in your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).

Please note: disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Certain cookies may be set by third-party providers acting on our behalf, such as:

• Google Analytics (aggregated usage reporting)
• Cloud hosting and content-delivery providers
• Marketing or social-media partners (only where you have provided consent)

We require all third-party providers to handle information safely, use it only for the agreed purpose, and comply with relevant privacy laws.

Givenwell does not sell personal information.

6. Updates to This Notice

We may update this notice from time to time to reflect new tools, features, or legal requirements. For broader details about how we handle information, please review our Global Privacy Policy at https://www.givenwell.co.nz/privacy.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about how we use cookies or analytics, please contact our Privacy Officer at:

• Email: privacy@givenwell.co.nz
• Address: Clarion Building, Level 1, 286 Princes Street, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand

8. Country-Specific

New Zealand

Givenwell complies with the Privacy Act 2020 (NZ) and the Information Privacy Principles (IPPs). Cookies and analytics data are treated as personal information if they can reasonably identify an individual. We ensure that consent mechanisms align with the Privacy Commissioner's guidance on transparency, user choice, and fair collection. You have the right to request access to or correction of your personal information under the Act.

Australia

For users in Australia, Givenwell complies with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Cookies and analytics data are only collected with your informed consent and used in accordance with APP 1 (open and transparent management of personal information) and APP 7 (direct marketing). You may contact Givenwell to withdraw consent or request access to your information at any time.

European Union and United Kingdom

For visitors located in the EU or UK, our practices are aligned with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR. Cookies that are not strictly necessary will only be activated after obtaining your explicit consent. You have rights to access, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time.