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Cookie Policy of the English Website Version
Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children

Last updated: May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the English website version of Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children.

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The website provides information about the work of Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children in Itaparica, Bahia, Brazil. WCTAG Hilft e. V. is the supporting and umbrella organization of Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children. The Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC was founded by WCTAG Hilft e. V. and is the Brazilian organization through which the project work is implemented locally in Brazil.

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This Cookie Policy supplements our Privacy Policy. Further information on the processing of personal data can be found there.

1. Responsible Organization

The organization responsible for the use of cookies and similar technologies on the English website version is:

 

WCTAG Hilft e. V.

Email: info@wctag-hilft.de

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Further details can be found in the Legal Notice.

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WCTAG Hilft e. V. is the supporting and umbrella organization of Ilha das Crianças / Island of the Children. The Associação Ilha das Crianças – AIC was founded by WCTAG Hilft e. V. and is the Brazilian organization responsible for implementing the project work locally in Brazil.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They may be used to ensure that the website functions properly, to save language settings, to provide security features, or to evaluate the use of the website statistically.

 

In addition to cookies, similar technologies may also be used, for example:

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  • Local Storage;

  • Session Storage;

  • pixel tags;

  • web beacons;

  • scripts;

  • device or browser identifiers;

  • embedded content from external providers.

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In this policy, these technologies are collectively referred to as “cookies”.

3. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?

3.1 Technically Necessary Cookies

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Technically necessary cookies are required for the website to function properly. These include, for example, cookies for:

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  • site navigation;

  • language settings;

  • security functions;

  • cookie consent management;

  • form functions;

  • protection against misuse or spam;

  • technical provision of the website.

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These cookies cannot be disabled, as the website would not function properly without them.

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The legal basis for accessing your device is § 25 para. 2 TDDDG. Where personal data is processed, this is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest lies in the secure and functional operation of the website.

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3.2 Functional Cookies

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Functional cookies enable additional convenience features, for example:

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  • storing voluntary language settings;

  • storing individual display options;

  • recognizing certain preferences;

  • facilitating the use of forms or interactive elements.

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Where these cookies are not technically strictly necessary, they are only set with your consent.

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The legal basis is § 25 para. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

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3.3 Analytics and Statistics Cookies

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Analytics and statistics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. This allows us to improve content, navigation and technical functions.

In particular, the following information may be processed:

  • pages visited;

  • time spent on the website;

  • click behavior;

  • origin of visitors;

  • browser used;

  • operating system used;

  • approximate location data;

  • IP address, where processed.

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Analytics and statistics cookies are only used if you have given your prior consent.

The legal basis is § 25 para. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

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3.4 Marketing and Campaign Cookies

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Marketing and campaign cookies may be used to measure the reach of campaigns, evaluate donation appeals or better tailor content to interest groups.

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This may be relevant in particular when we use external services, for example:

 

  • donation platforms;

  • social media platforms;

  • campaign tracking;

  • newsletter or automation services;

  • embedded media or advertising/meta services.

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Marketing cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

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The legal basis is § 25 para. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

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3.5 Cookies and Social Media Services

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Our website may contain links to or embedded content from social networks, such as Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or similar platforms.

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If only a link to a social media profile is displayed, no cookies from these platforms are usually set when you merely visit our website.

However, if embedded content, videos, feeds, sharing functions or similar active elements are loaded, external providers may set cookies or use other technologies.

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Such services are only activated if you have previously given your consent, where consent is required.

4. Cookie Consent and Managing Your Settings

When you first visit our website, you may use a cookie banner or cookie preference center to choose which cookie categories you wish to accept.

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In particular, you may:

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  • accept all non-essential cookies;

  • reject all non-essential cookies;

  • select individual categories;

  • change or withdraw your consent at a later time.

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You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal remains unaffected.

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Rejecting non-essential cookies does not affect the basic usability of the website. However, certain convenience, analytics or media functions may be limited.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. There you can block or delete cookies, or configure your browser to ask before cookies are stored.

 

The process differs depending on the browser, for example:

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  • Google Chrome;

  • Mozilla Firefox;

  • Safari;

  • Microsoft Edge;

  • Opera.

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If you completely disable cookies, certain functions of this website may be limited.

6. Possible Services and Providers

Depending on the technical implementation of the website, the following services or platforms may be used, among others:

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Website system / hosting provider, e.g. Wix

Purpose: Technical provision, security, site navigation, form functions
Cookie category: Technically necessary
Activation: Without consent, where required

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Cookie consent tool
Purpose: Storage of your cookie preferences
Cookie category: Technically necessary
Activation: Without consent, where required

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Newsletter service, e.g. Mailchimp
Purpose: Newsletter registration, language preferences, mailing list management
Cookie category: Functional / Marketing
Activation: Only with consent, where required

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Google Analytics or comparable statistics services
Purpose: Analysis of website usage, reach measurement, improvement of content
Cookie category: Analytics / Statistics
Activation: Only with consent\

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Meta / Facebook / Instagram
Purpose: Campaign measurement, social media integration, possibly remarketing
Cookie category: Marketing / Social Media
Activation: Only with consent

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YouTube, Vimeo or other video services
Purpose: Display of embedded videos
Cookie category: External media / Social Media
Activation: Only with consent

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Donation platforms or payment service providers
Purpose: Donation processing, payment process, donation confirmation
Cookie category: Functional / Payment-related
Activation: Depending on the service, required or with consent

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Security or captcha services
Purpose: Protection against spam, misuse and automated attacks
Cookie category: Technically necessary / Security
Activation: Depending on use, possibly without consent where required

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This overview is provided for transparency. The specific services used may vary depending on the technical implementation of the website. The services actually integrated into the website and the information displayed in the cookie banner are authoritative.

7. Retention Period

Cookies may be stored for different periods of time.

In particular, a distinction is made between:

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  • Session cookies: These are deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies: These remain stored on your device for a defined period and are then automatically deleted.

  • Consent cookies: These store your cookie choices so that you do not have to be asked again on every visit.

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The specific storage period depends on the respective cookie or service and is displayed, where possible, in the cookie banner or in the settings of the preference center.

 

We aim to use cookies only for as long as necessary for the respective purpose.

8. Third-Party Providers and International Data Transfers

Some services may be operated by external providers. This may involve the transfer of personal data to providers outside the European Union or the European Economic Area.

 

This may be the case in particular with international technology, newsletter, analytics, social media, payment or donation platforms.

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Such a transfer will only take place if there is an appropriate legal basis, for example:

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  • your consent;

  • standard contractual clauses of the European Commission;

  • an adequacy decision;

  • other appropriate safeguards under the GDPR.

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Further information can be found in our Privacy Policy and in the privacy information of the respective providers.

9. No Use of Non-Essential Cookies Without Consent

Non-essential cookies are only set on this website if you have previously given your consent.

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This includes in particular:

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  • analytics cookies;

  • marketing cookies;

  • remarketing or tracking technologies;

  • social media cookies;

  • external media content, where such content uses cookies or comparable technologies.

 

Technically necessary cookies may be used without consent if they are required for the operation of the website or for a function expressly requested by you.

10. Changing or Withdrawing Your Consent

You can change your cookie settings or withdraw your consent at any time.

 

This is possible via:

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  • the website’s cookie preference center, if available;

  • a corresponding link in the website footer, for example “Cookie Settings”;

  • your browser settings;

  • contacting us by email at info@wctag-hilft.de.

 

The withdrawal applies only to the future. Processing already carried out remains lawful if it was based on valid consent at the time of processing.

11. Relationship to the Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy supplements our Privacy Policy.

 

While this Cookie Policy explains which cookies and similar technologies are used, the Privacy Policy describes more comprehensively how personal data is processed, what rights you have and how you can contact us.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Cookie Policy if legal, technical or organizational changes occur.

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The current version is available on this website.

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The version published at the time of your visit applies.

13. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, the use of cookies or the exercise of your data protection rights, please contact:

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WCTAG Hilft e. V.
Email: info@wctag-hilft.de

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Further details can be found in the Legal Notice.

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