Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how World Development Council ("WDC", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website worlddevelopmentcouncil.org. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

Manage Your Preferences: You can change your cookie preferences at any time.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and enhance user experience.

Cookies can be "first-party cookies" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party cookies" (set by other websites whose services are used by the website you're visiting).

Cookies can also be classified by how long they remain on your device:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
wdc_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
wdc_session Maintains your session state Session
csrf_token Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics 4 - Maintains session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - Distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - Throttles request rate 1 minute

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or region.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
wdc_language Remembers your language preference 1 year
wdc_region Stores your region for localized content 1 year

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - Tracks visits across websites 3 months
li_fat_id LinkedIn Insight Tag - Member identification 30 days
bcookie LinkedIn - Browser identification 2 years

3. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:

  • Web beacons/pixels: Small graphics that track whether you've opened an email or visited a page
  • Local storage: Browser storage that persists data locally on your device
  • Session storage: Temporary browser storage cleared when you close the browser

4. Managing Cookies

4.1 Through Our Cookie Settings

You can manage your cookie preferences using our Cookie Settings panel. Click the button below or find "Cookie Settings" in our website footer.

4.2 Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to access cookie settings in common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website.

4.3 Opt-Out Links

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies:

5. Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • Accept All: Enable all cookie categories
  • Reject All: Allow only essential cookies
  • Customize: Choose which cookie categories to enable

We store your preferences and will not ask again for 12 months, unless you clear your cookies or change your preferences.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated effective date.

This Cookie Policy was last updated on December 26, 2025.

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