Privacy Policy

Like many sites this site uses cookies. These are small text files that are placed on your device to help the site provide a better user experience. Amongst these are are third party cookie from Google Analytics.

How we use this information:

Primarily we use this information to gain better insight into how people use our websites. This can include information about which pages people visit, in which order, how long they stay and whether or not they return to our site. Where possible we may use to link this to particular outcomes such as downloading one or more maps, signing up to the newletter or making a donation. Primarily we use this information to improve the design and content of our site.

No personal information is shared outside MapAction and its authorised contractors, with the following exceptions:

  • Online donations are collected by CAF. Payment details are entered directly to their systems for the purpose completing the transaction and are never handled or stored by MapAction’s websites. If you do not opt to remain anonymous your contact details (name and email address) will be forwarded by CAF to MapAction on completion of a donation.
  • Our newsletter is managed by MailChimp. Your contact details are shared with them for the purpose to delivering the newsletter.
  • Anonymous information about browsing habits are shared with Google Analytics. They may combine this will other personally identifiable information that they already hold.

However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser. We suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a look at the About Cookies website which offers guidance for all modern browsers.