At Amityville Historical Society, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience on our website is transparent, secure, and compliant with all relevant data protection laws. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control or delete them if needed.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. These files contain information that helps the website remember your preferences, login details, or interactions, allowing for a more personalized browsing experience. Cookies do not harm your device and are commonly used to improve functionality, performance, and provide relevant content.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
We use the following types of cookies to enhance your browsing experience on the Amityville Historical Society website:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website, such as navigating pages, accessing secure areas, and ensuring site security. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information on how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most visited or if there are any error messages. This helps us improve the performance and usability of our site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember your choices (e.g., language preferences, region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They help us tailor your experience based on your previous visits to the website.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements to you based on your interests and browsing habits. They also help limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
Managing or Deleting Cookies
You have the ability to manage or delete cookies stored on your device. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Google Chrome: Go to “Settings” > “Privacy and security” > “Cookies and other site data” to manage your cookie preferences.
- Mozilla Firefox: Visit “Options” > “Privacy & Security” and choose your desired cookie settings under “Cookies and Site Data.”
- Safari: In the “Preferences” > “Privacy” section, you can block or manage cookies.
Please note that if you choose to disable or delete certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended.
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies to help us analyze website usage, manage advertisements, and integrate social media features. These third-party cookies come from external services such as analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertising partners. These cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of these third parties.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings in your browser or using the “Manage Cookies” option on our website.
We are fully compliant with GDPR regulations, and you can request to view, delete, or amend any personal data we have collected through cookies at any time.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, GDPR compliance, or how we handle your data, please feel free to contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (987) 654-3216
- Mailing Address: 123 Gold Street, Amityville, NY, 11701
Our team is committed to ensuring your privacy and security while you explore our website.