Cookie Policy

1. About This Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Sound Waves Foundation (“SWF”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you use SignRise, including:

• SignRise Classroom;
• the SignRise website; and
• related online services and platforms
  (together, the “Platform”).

This Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Notice.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use an online platform.

Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about how services are used.

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (“session cookies”), while others remain on your device for a period of time (“persistent cookies”).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• keep the Platform secure and functioning correctly;
• enable login and account features;
• remember user preferences and settings;
• understand how users interact with the Platform;
• improve performance and user experience; and
• measure usage and technical performance.

We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising to children.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the Platform.

They include cookies used for:

• logging in securely;
• maintaining sessions;
• preventing fraud and misuse; and
• managing account functionality.

These cookies cannot usually be disabled.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how the Platform is used so we can improve it.

They may collect information such as:

• pages visited;
• time spent on the Platform;
• device and browser type; and
• technical performance information.

Analytics information is generally aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember choices and settings such as:

• language preferences;
• accessibility settings; and
• saved preferences within the Platform.

5. Third-Party Services

Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party providers that support our services, such as:

• website hosting providers;
• analytics providers; and
• payment processors.

These providers may collect technical information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

For example, payments may be securely processed through: Stripe Privacy Policy

6. Managing Cookies

Most browsers allow you to:

• view cookies stored on your device;
• delete cookies; and
• block some or all cookies.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the Platform.

You can usually manage cookies through your browser settings.

Useful guidance can be found at:
All About Cookies

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Platform is designed for educational use and does not use advertising cookies targeted at children.

We aim to minimise the collection of personal information through cookies wherever possible.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law or our services.

Where changes are material, we will provide reasonable notice through the Platform or by email where appropriate.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Sound Waves Foundation
Email: support@signrise.io