This Cookie Policy explains how the Civil Society Action Committee (CSAC), hosted by the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) (“we”, “us”, or “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on the website www.csactioncommittee.org (the “Website”).
We use cookies to ensure our Website functions properly, to protect it from automated abuse, and to optimise your browsing experience.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites operate efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide information to site administrators.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – deleted once you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – stored for longer periods or until manually deleted
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We currently use the following categories of cookies on our Website:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our Website. They help us prevent automated misuse (e.g., spam bots), ensure forms function properly, and maintain a secure environment.
Without these cookies, parts of the Website may not work as intended.
Legal basis: Our legitimate interest in operating and protecting a functional and secure website (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR / Article 31 FADP).
Cookies used:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| rc::a | gstatic.com (Google) | Used by Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish humans from bots and protect the site from abuse. | Persistent | Persistent |
| rc::c | gstatic.com (Google) | Used by Google reCAPTCHA during browsing sessions to differentiate real users from automated scripts. | Session | Session (deleted upon closing browser) |
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
We currently do not use any analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) on our Website.
Should we introduce analytics tools in the future, we will request your consent before activating them.
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies improve Website performance and load optimisation. They do not track users or collect personal information.
Legal basis: Our legitimate interest in providing a reliable and user-friendly Website.
Cookies used:
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nfd-enable-cf-opt | First-party (our Website) | Stores optimisation settings related to caching/CDN so the Website does not repeatedly re-evaluate performance options. Improves loading speed. | Functional / Technical | Typically up to 1 day (exact duration may vary) |
| __Secure-BUCKET | google.com (Third-party – Google) | Technical cookie set by Google and related to the functionality and security of web browsing and Google services that may be embedded in the site (for example, certain Google tools or widgets). | Functional / Technical, Third-party | Up to ~6 months (as set by Google) |
d. Third-Party Cookies
Some content integrated into our Website may come from third parties (e.g., reCAPTCHA security scripts). These services may set cookies necessary for their operation.
We recommend reviewing the privacy or cookie policies of those providers for more information.
These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their content.
We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those third-party providers.
Examples:
- YouTube (video embeds)
- X/Twitter, Bluesky Facebook, or LinkedIn (social sharing buttons)
3. How We Obtain Your Consent
When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear asking you to consent to the use of non-essential cookies (analytics, functionality, or third-party).
You may:
- Accept all cookies,
- Reject non-essential cookies, or
- Customise your preferences.
You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or revisiting the cookie banner.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your settings to block or delete cookies.
Please note that if you disable certain cookies, parts of our Website may not function correctly.
Here are links to manage cookie settings in major browsers:
5. Retention Period
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain until they expire or you delete them manually.
Our Website currently uses:
| Cookie Type | Name(s) | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | rc::c | Session (deleted when the browser is closed) |
| Strictly Necessary | rc::a | Persistent (stored by Google until it expires or is deleted) |
| Functional / Technical (first-party) | nfd-enable-cf-opt | Typically up to 1 day |
| Functional / Technical (third-party – Google) | __Secure-BUCKET | Up to ~6 months |
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, our data-processing practices, or the cookies we use.
The revised version will be published on this page with the updated “Last updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:
ICMC Contact:
KLAJBER, Dawid
Email: privacy@icmc.net
Civil Society Action Committee (CSAC)
Hosted by the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC)
1, rue de Varembé
P.O. Box 96, 1211 Geneva 20
Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 919 10 20
Email: actioncommittee@icmc.net
Last Updated: December 4, 2025