Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 24.02.2025

Welcome to Afro Chill! This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your experience, improve our services, and align with our mission of celebrating Afro communities in Estonia through cultural events. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, and deliver content tailored to your interests.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable core functionality: Ensure smooth navigation and access to features like email subscriptions and event registrations.

  • Personalize your experience: Remember your preferences (e.g., language or event filters).

  • Analyze performance: Understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., popular events, pages viewed) to improve content.

  • Support marketing: Manage email subscription campaigns and measure their effectiveness.

  • Cultural personalization: Recommend events aligned with your cultural interests (e.g., art, music, or fashion preferences).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

Essential for website functionality. Cannot be opted out.

  • Example: Session cookies (e.g., login status, form submissions)

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings (e.g., language, region).

  • Example: Persistent cookies storing event-viewing preferences

Analytics Cookies

Collect anonymized data about site usage (e.g., traffic sources, page views).

  • Example: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)

Marketing Cookies

Track email subscription interactions and ad campaign performance.

  • Example: Mailchimp (email signup tracking), social media pixels (e.g., Instagram, Facebook)

Social Media Cookies

  • Facilitate sharing of Afro Chill content to amplify community voices (e.g., Instagram ‘Share’ buttons)

4. Third-Party Cookies

We partner with trusted third parties to deliver services, such as:

  • Email subscriptions: Tools like Mailchimp may set cookies to manage signups.

  • Analytics: Google Analytics helps us measure website performance.

  • Social media: Buttons or embedded content (e.g., Instagram, YouTube) may set cookies for sharing or tracking.

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for details.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control or disable cookies through:

  • Browser settings: Adjust cookie preferences via your browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari).

  • Consent banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies.

  • Opt-out tools: For analytics/marketing cookies, use tools like Google Opt-Out.

  • GDPR compliance emphasis: Our GDPR-compliant consent banner allows granular control over cookie categories.

    Necessary cookies (e.g., event registrations) cannot be disabled.

Note: Blocking necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Protection & Your Rights

We adhere to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Estonian data protection laws. You have the right to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal data.

  • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate (DPI).

To exercise these rights, contact us at afrochillparties@gmail.com.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our services.
The latest version will always be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact us for questions about cookies or data practices, reach out to Afro Chill's team:
Email: afrochillparties@gmail.com

Together, let's build bridges through culture! 🌍✨

Afro Chill – Celebrating Diversity, Creativity, and Community in Estonia.