Center for Planetary Management
Solutions for a Planet in Crisis – There is a Plan
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: [Insert Effective Date]
At the Center for Planetary Management, we respect your privacy and are committed to ensuring transparency regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we employ, and your options for managing cookies.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow websites to store and retrieve information about your browsing habits, preferences, and interactions. Cookies can improve your user experience by enabling websites to remember your settings, preferences, and login details.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to enhance the functionality and performance of our website, as well as to analyze traffic and tailor content to your interests. Specifically, cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language, font size).
- Facilitate navigation and improve the usability of our website.
- Collect anonymous data for analytics purposes to understand how users interact with our site.
- Provide personalized advertisements or content (if applicable).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies into the following types based on their purpose:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies : These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as secure logins and navigation. Without these cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly.
- Performance Cookies : These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. The data collected is aggregated and anonymous, and it helps us improve the performance of our site.
- Functionality Cookies : These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (e.g., username, language preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to remember changes you have made to text sizes, fonts, and other customizable elements.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies : These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to first-party cookies set by us, third parties may place cookies on your device through our website. For example:
- Social media platforms may use cookies to enable sharing features or display social media feeds.
- Analytics providers like Google Analytics may use cookies to track website usage and generate reports.
- Advertising networks may use cookies to deliver targeted ads.
We do not control the use of third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy policies of these third parties for more information on their cookie practices.
5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the right to manage your cookie preferences. Below are some ways you can control cookies:
- Browser Settings : Most web browsers allow you to modify your cookie settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, delete existing cookies, or configure notifications when cookies are being set. Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers can typically be found in the “Help” section of the browser.
- Cookie Consent Banner : When you visit our website, you may encounter a cookie consent banner. This allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings page.
- Do Not Track Signals : Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature, which sends signals to websites requesting that they do not track your online activity. However, not all websites honor these signals.
6. How to Manage Cookies
To manage cookies, follow these steps:
- Google Chrome : Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Cookies and 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 > Cookies and Site Permissions.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your ability to access certain features.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any updates.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [insert email address]
Phone: [insert phone number]
Address: [insert physical address]
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Cookie Policy. Thank you for trusting the Center for Planetary Management with your online experience.