Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 1/11/2026
1. Introduction
The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website to support functionality, improve visitor experience, and understand how our website is used.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we may use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website.
They help websites remember certain information about your visit, such as preferences, language settings, and browsing activity.
Some cookies are necessary for a website to function, while others help website owners understand visitor behavior and improve their services.
3. Why We Use Cookies
SOMWA may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
To ensure that our website functions correctly.
To maintain website security.
To remember visitor preferences.
To improve website performance and navigation.
To understand how visitors interact with our content.
To improve our digital communication and services.
4. Types of Cookies We May Use
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic operation and security of our website.
They may support website navigation, form functionality, and security features.
B. Functional Cookies
These cookies help remember your preferences, such as language settings and other website customizations.
C. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, including which pages are most frequently visited and how visitors navigate between pages.
We will request consent before using non-essential analytics cookies where required by applicable law.
D. Third-Party Cookies
Some services embedded in our website, such as videos, maps, social media content, or external tools, may place their own cookies.
These cookies are controlled by the relevant third-party providers and are subject to their respective privacy and cookie policies.
5. How Long Do Cookies Remain?
Cookies may be:
Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
The retention period depends on the specific cookie and its purpose.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over how cookies are used on your device.
Depending on the cookie settings available on our website, you may be able to:
Accept all cookies.
Reject non-essential cookies.
Customize your cookie preferences.
Withdraw or change your consent.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect certain website features.
7. Third-Party Services
SOMWA may use third-party services to support website functionality, analytics, social media integration, or embedded content.
These services may collect technical information according to their own privacy policies.
Where applicable, non-essential third-party technologies will only be activated after the required consent has been obtained.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our website technologies, services, or legal requirements change.
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or your privacy preferences, please contact:
Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA)
Email: info@somwa.org
Website: www.somwa.org
Location: Maka Almukarama Road, Waberi, Mogadishu, Somalia
Your privacy and trust are important to us.