Cookies Policy
Last updated: January 13, 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are and how The Oracle Arts Council (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses them on https://www.oracleartscouncil.org (the “Website”).
For more information about how we handle personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, phone, or other device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
- Persistent cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them)
How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for these purposes:
- Essential / Necessary: To make the website work securely and correctly.
- Analytics / Performance (Google Analytics): To understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve it (for example, which pages are visited, how long people stay, and general traffic patterns).
- Newsletter signup (Mailchimp): If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use Mailchimp tools to collect and manage subscriptions. Depending on how the signup is implemented (embedded form, hosted form link, etc.), Mailchimp may use cookies or similar tracking technologies in connection with the signup and email engagement.
- Donations (Zeffy): We accept donations through Zeffy, which hosts donation pages and processes donation-related interactions. Zeffy uses cookies and related technologies on its pages and services.
Third-party services that may set cookies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to measure Website usage and improve the site. Google’s measurement cookies may be set on our Website. Google provides a reference list of advertising/measurement cookies used by Google products (including Google Analytics).
Common Google Analytics cookies may include (depending on configuration):
_ga(used to distinguish users; often up to 2 years)_gid(used to distinguish users; often 24 hours)_gat(used to throttle request rate; often 1 minute)ga,FPID,FPLC(may be present depending on setup)
Mailchimp (Newsletter)
If you sign up for our newsletter, we use Mailchimp. Mailchimp publishes a Cookie Statement explaining how cookies and similar technologies may be used on Mailchimp sites and in connection with its services (including interactions with emails delivered through their service).
Zeffy (Donations)
Our donation pages are hosted by Zeffy. Zeffy states it uses tracking technologies like cookies (and related tools such as tags/pixels) on its website/platform/services and may use third-party analytics programs.
Google Forms (Membership / signup forms)
Some forms linked from our Website (such as “Join Now”) may be hosted on Google services (for example, docs.google.com). Those third-party pages may set cookies according to their own policies.
Your choices and how to control cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can usually:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies entirely
- Block certain categories of cookies
If you block cookies, some parts of the Website may not function properly.
Browser help pages:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored
- Safari (macOS): https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
- Edge/Internet Explorer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/278835
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, contact us: