Cookie policy
Last updated 17 June 2026
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies sdqa.org.uk uses, and how you control them. It sits alongside our privacy policy.
Our consent model: nothing non-essential loads until you choose
We use a strict block-until-consent model. When you first visit, only the cookies that are strictly necessary to run the site are active. No marketing or analytics technology loads at all, and no tracking request is sent, until you opt in through our cookie banner. This is stricter than the standard approach: we do not load tracking and then block it, we simply do not load it until you say yes. You can accept, reject non-essential cookies, or set each category yourself, and you can change your choice at any time.
Strictly necessary cookies (always on)
These are required for the site to work and for you to sign in securely. They cannot be switched off. They include a session cookie that keeps you signed in, a short-lived sign-in (magic-link) token, and a small record of your cookie choices so we can remember them. These do not track you across other websites and are not used for advertising.
Marketing cookies (off until you opt in)
With your consent, these help us measure our advertising and reach people who may want to support our projects. They are set by:
- Garden Meta Pixel (ID 970699602111410): Measures our Meta (Facebook and Instagram) campaigns and helps us reach people who care about lasting Sadaqah. Live now, gated behind your marketing consent.
- Garden Google Ads (ID AW-18143992426): Measures our Google Ads campaigns. Live now, gated behind your marketing consent.
- SDQA Meta Pixel (ID 2056736885241671): The SDQA-specific Meta Pixel for our own campaign measurement. Configured; activates with the full measurement set in a later phase, and only ever with your marketing consent.
Analytics cookies (off until you opt in)
With your consent, these help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it. They are set by:
- Google Analytics 4 (GA4) (ID G-XYY2KBPFL3): Anonymous, aggregated site-usage analytics to help us improve the site. Configured for a later phase; loads only with your analytics consent.
Managing your choices
You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time. Use the control below, or the "Manage cookies" link in the site footer, to reopen the cookie banner and update your preferences. Withdrawing consent stops the relevant cookies loading on your next page view.
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not work as well if you block the strictly necessary cookies.
