What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site operators. We use cookies and similar technologies (collectively, “cookies”) on coastalvanguard.org.
Cookies we use.
| Category | Purpose | Duration | Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for the site to function. Includes session, security, and load-balancing cookies. | Session to 1 year | Cannot be disabled |
| Analytics | Aggregate, de-identified usage data. We use this to understand how the site is used and to improve it. | Up to 2 years | Can be disabled in browser settings |
| Advertising | Used to measure the performance of our advertising and to limit how often you see an ad. We use Meta Pixel for this purpose. | Up to 2 years | Can be disabled in browser settings or via the Meta Cookie settings |
Third parties.
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies when you use the site:
- Meta (Facebook). We use Meta Pixel to measure the performance of our advertising. Meta’s cookies and tracking technologies are governed by Meta’s own privacy and cookie policies. You can manage your Meta cookie preferences in your Meta ad settings.
- Hosting and infrastructure. Our hosting and content delivery providers may set cookies for load balancing, security, and abuse prevention.
How to control cookies.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or to alert you before accepting them. The exact procedure varies by browser; see your browser’s help documentation.
For Meta-specific controls, see Meta’s Cookie Policy and Ad Settings.
Do Not Track.
We honor the Do Not Track browser signal where technically feasible. Some third-party services may not respect Do Not Track; you can manage those services directly through the links above.
Changes.
We may update this policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of the page reflects the most recent change.
Contact.
Questions about this policy? Email privacy@coastalvanguard.org.