Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Session Cookies: Are deleted when you close your browser

Cookies can also be categorized as "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other services we use).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

• Authentication: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other threats
• Session Management: Remember your preferences during a session
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Theme Preference: Remember if you prefer dark or light mode
• Language: Remember your language preferences
• Form Data: Save your progress in multi-step forms
• Video Player: Remember your video playback preferences

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Page Views: Track which pages are most popular
• User Journey: Understand how visitors navigate the site
• Performance: Identify pages that load slowly
• Error Tracking: Detect and fix bugs

3. Cookies We Use

Here are the specific cookies used on our website:

3.1 First-Party Cookies

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

4. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

• Local Storage: Stores data in your browser for offline access and performance
• Session Storage: Temporary storage cleared when you close the browser
• Web Beacons: Small graphics to track email opens (in our newsletters)

5. Managing Cookies

You have control over the cookies stored on your device:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies entirely
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Essential cookies are required for basic functionality like logging in.

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.3 Mobile Devices

For mobile apps, you can manage cookies and data through your device settings or within the app's settings menu.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we limit tracking to what is necessary for our services as described in this policy.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: support@eeccaustin.org
• Phone: (512) 550-1273
• Online: Contact Form

9. Related Policies

For more information about how we handle your data, please see:

• Privacy Policy
• Terms of Service