Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

West Coast Coalition uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how visitors use our site, and improve our services. We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by our service providers).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure areas access, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are received. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience. We may use services like Google Analytics for this purpose.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Marketing and Tracking Cookies

We may use marketing cookies to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. These cookies also help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device. These may include:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Payment Processors: To securely process donations and transactions
• Email Service Providers: To manage newsletter subscriptions and track email campaign performance
• Social Media Platforms: If you share content or interact with social media features on our site

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us track your activities during a single browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website.

6. Managing Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out Tool

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for how to respond to them.

8. Mobile Devices

If you access our website through a mobile device, you may be able to manage cookies and tracking technologies through your device settings or through mobile app settings if applicable.

9. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.

10. More Information

For more information about how we collect and use your information, please see our Privacy Policy. For general information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

11. Contact Us

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