What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help websites function, remember your preferences,
and understand how you interact with pages so we can improve your experience. Blocking some cookies may reduce site functionality.
For a general overview, see the
Wikipedia article on HTTP Cookies.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for authentication, security, performance, analytics, personalization, and to deliver certain features (such as forms,
subscriptions, surveys, and payments). In many cases there are no industry-standard ways to disable cookies without affecting functionality;
if you’re unsure, it’s generally best to keep cookies enabled.
Disabling Cookies
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may impact this website and others you visit,
and may disable some features or areas of the site. Refer to your browser’s Help section for instructions.
The Cookies We Set
Depending on how you use the site, we may set the following types of cookies:
- Account & Authentication: Used for signup/login and to remember that you are logged in across pages. Typically cleared on logout, though some may persist to remember preferences.
- Subscriptions & Notices: Remember if you’re registered for newsletters or whether to show certain notifications to subscribed/unsubscribed users.
- Commerce & Payments: Essential cookies that remember your order or payment steps between pages so we can process them properly.
- Surveys & Questionnaires: Remember participation and provide accurate results when navigating between pages.
- Forms: May remember your details (e.g., on contact or comment forms) for future correspondence.
- Preferences: Store site settings (e.g., language, layout) so your choices persist during future visits.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use cookies from trusted third parties. These help us analyze usage, test improvements, deliver relevant content, and support our services.
Examples include:
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Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics): Track metrics like time on site and pages visited so we can improve content and performance.
See provider documentation for details on their cookies and privacy practices.
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A/B Testing & Experiments: Ensure you receive a consistent experience while we test new features and measure what works best.
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Conversion & Measurement: Help us understand purchases or donations so we can better forecast and optimize costs.
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Advertising (e.g., Google AdSense / DoubleClick): May use cookies to show more relevant ads and limit repeat impressions.
See the official provider resources (e.g.,
AdSense privacy FAQ).
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Personalized Content: If you link social accounts or share interests, cookies may tailor content that could be most relevant to you.
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Affiliates & Partners: Track when you arrive via partner links so we can credit referrals or apply eligible bonuses.
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Social Media Buttons/Plugins: Platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, and LinkedIn may set cookies to enhance your profile
and for purposes outlined in their policies.