Cookie Policy

MCHS PTSA Cookie Policy

Effective Date: September 7th, 2024
Last Updated: September 7th, 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and other settings) over a period of time so that you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.

How We Use Cookies

MCHS PTSA uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, improve the functionality of our website, and collect information about how our website is used. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable you to move around the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site.

  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for example, which pages visitors go to most often. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our website works.

  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.

  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use third-party advertising cookies to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits on our website and across other websites and are used to serve ads that are relevant to your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

  1. Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They allow our website to recognize you as you navigate through different pages during a single session.

  2. Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. They help the website remember your preferences and actions the next time you visit.

  3. First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set directly by MCHS PTSA and can only be read by our website.

  4. Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website, such as embedded content, analytics, or advertising services.

Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended.

Here’s how you can manage cookies on your browser:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
  • Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data.

For more detailed information about managing cookies in specific browsers, you can visit All About Cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics or other tools that help us understand how visitors use our website. These third-party services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your activity on our website and across other websites.

To learn more about how Google Analytics collects and processes data, you can visit Google’s Privacy & Terms.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. Upon visiting our website, you will be presented with a banner that allows you to accept or decline cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the way we use cookies or to comply with legal and regulatory updates. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

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