Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how the Global Advocacy for Blind and Low Vision Muslims (GABLVM) website uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They include:
- Session Cookie: Maintains your session while browsing.
- Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to provide a better experience:
- gablvm_quran_surah: Remembers your last selected Surah.
- gablvm_quran_reciter: Stores your preferred Quran reciter.
- gablvm_quran_translation: Stores your translation preference.
- gablvm_quran_showTranslation: Whether to show translation text.
- gablvm_quran_gaplessMode: Your playback mode preference.
- gablvm_prayer_lat/lng: Your location for prayer times.
Location Storage
- gablvm_location_asked: (Session) Tracks if location was requested this session.
- gablvm_location_denied: (Local Storage) Remembers if you denied location access.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Quran Foundation: For Quran audio and text content.
- Aladhan API: For prayer times calculations.
These services are necessary for core functionality and are subject to their own privacy policies.
Cookie Duration
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
- Preference cookies: Stored for 1 year to remember your settings.
- Consent cookie: Stored for 100 days.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies through their settings. The location of these settings depends on your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features may not work properly:
- Your Quran Player preferences will not be saved.
- Your location for prayer times will need to be entered each visit.
- Your cookie consent preference will not be remembered.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what cookies we use.
- Refuse non-essential cookies.
- Delete cookies at any time.
- Change your cookie preferences.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the date at the bottom of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.
Last Updated
December 28, 2025