How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure our website works properly, analyze traffic, personalize content, and improve your experience. Some cookies are essential for the site to function, while others help us understand how you use RaiseIt. You can adjust your preferences below or read our full Privacy Policy.
Some optional cookies are enabled
Strictly Necessary Required
Essential for the website to function â cannot be disabled.
These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided. They do not collect information about your browsing activities and cannot be used for advertising purposes.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session state | Session | RaiseIt |
| csrf_token | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session | RaiseIt |
| auth_token | User authentication and authorization | 30 days | RaiseIt |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | RaiseIt |
| cart_items | Stores backed projects in your cart | Session | RaiseIt |
Analytics & Performance Optional
Help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_* | Stores and updates a client identifier | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for 24 hours | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
| hotjar_id | User identification for heatmaps | 1 year | Hotjar |
| hotjar_session | Session recording data | Session | Hotjar |
Marketing & Advertising Optional
Used to deliver relevant ads and track campaign performance.
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. We use these cookies to measure the effectiveness of our crowdfunding campaigns and to reach potential backers who may be interested in similar projects.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook ad tracking | 3 months | Meta (Facebook) |
| _gcl_au | Google ads conversion tracking | 3 months | Google Ads |
| _ga_EXP | Google Analytics experiments | 6 months | Google Analytics |
| __taw | Taboola advertising | 1 year | Taboola |
Functionality & Preferences Optional
Remember your choices and personalize your experience.
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly. This includes remembering your language preference, region, currency, and your campaign filtering preferences on RaiseIt.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_lang | Stores selected language preference | 1 year | RaiseIt |
| user_currency | Stores preferred currency for amounts | 1 year | RaiseIt |
| filter_prefs | Campaign browsing filter preferences | 6 months | RaiseIt |
| theme_mode | Light/dark mode preference | 1 year | RaiseIt |
Embedded Media & Content Optional
Enable videos, maps, and social media integrations.
These cookies are set when you embed media content such as YouTube videos or social media widgets on our pages. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. On RaiseIt, campaign creators often include video presentations and social sharing buttons that rely on these cookies to function.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSC | YouTube video tracking | Session | YouTube |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Estimates user bandwidth on YouTube | 6 months | YouTube |
| player_id | Vimeo player identification | 1 year | Vimeo |
| share_prefs | Social sharing button preferences | 6 months | RaiseIt |
đ Additional Information
Last updated: January 15, 2025
At RaiseIt, we are committed to transparency in how we collect, use, and share your personal information through cookies and similar tracking technologies. Here are some additional points to be aware of:
- You have the right to withdraw consent at any time by returning to this page or through your browser settings.
- Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our site and the services we can provide.
- We may update our cookie practices periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting a notice on our website or within your RaiseIt dashboard.
- Third-party services we use may set their own cookies and have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies for more information.
- For minors under the age of 16, parental consent is required before using RaiseIt services or providing personal data.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or our privacy practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@raiseit.com.