Cookie Policy
Last updated: 21 February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Centre for Governance and Environmental Research (CEGER) Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses them on https://ceger.org, and your choices regarding their use. We encourage you to read this policy in full so that you understand what information we collect and how we use it.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owner. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services that appear on the page (“third-party cookies”).
Cookies can be “session” cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or “persistent” cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our website for the following purposes:
- Essential operation — To enable core website functionality such as user authentication, security protections, and caching for faster page loads.
- Analytics — To understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate the site. This helps us improve the website experience.
- Functionality — To support interactive features such as contact forms, including anti-spam protections and form state management.
- Consent management — To remember your cookie preferences so that we do not ask you repeatedly.
We do not currently use any marketing or advertising cookies.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The tables below list the specific cookies used on our website, grouped by category.
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They do not require your consent and cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Maintains your WordPress login session after you sign in. | Session |
| wordpress_sec_* | Provides secure authentication for logged-in users. | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Stores your WordPress admin interface preferences. | 1 year |
| wfvt_* | Wordfence security token used to protect against threats. | 30 minutes |
| wordfence_verifiedHuman | Wordfence cookie that confirms you are a genuine human visitor. | 24 hours |
| WP Super Cache cookies | Manage page caching to deliver faster load times. | Session |
| cc_cookie | Stores your cookie consent preferences so they are remembered on future visits. | 6 months |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are only set when you give your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users to count and track website visitors. | 400 days |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state to understand how users navigate across pages. | 400 days |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Provides short-term user distinction for analytics within a 24-hour window. | 24 hours |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality on the website, such as interactive forms. They are only set when you give your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPForms cookies | WPForms Lite | Manage form state and provide anti-spam protection for contact and enquiry forms. | Session |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use any marketing or advertising cookies on our website. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and seek your consent before setting any such cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services rather than by us directly. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics 4 — We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and usage patterns. Google may process the data collected through these cookies on servers located outside Uganda. You can learn more about how Google handles your data in the Google Privacy Policy. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Wordfence — We use the Wordfence security plugin to protect our website from malicious activity. Wordfence sets essential security cookies that help identify genuine human visitors and block threats. You can learn more in the Wordfence Privacy Policy.
- WPForms — Our contact forms are powered by WPForms, which may set session cookies to manage form submissions and prevent spam.
We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for further information about how they use cookies.
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Our Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of any page on our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function properly.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to notify you before a cookie is stored. The steps for managing cookies vary by browser. Below are links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:
Please be aware that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work as intended if essential cookies are disabled.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If we make significant changes to the types of cookies we use, particularly the introduction of marketing or advertising cookies, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website and seek your consent where required.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
- Organisation: Centre for Governance and Environmental Research (CEGER) Ltd
- Email: cegerlimited@gmail.com
- Website: https://ceger.org
- Address: Nansana Business Centre, Kampala, Uganda