Cookie and Tracking Notice
Effective Date: August 27, 2026
Last Updated: August 27, 2026
1. Introduction
Our website, PrisonProfessors.org, uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, and — only after you accept optional analytics cookies — measure how the site is used. This notice explains the cookies we use and how they relate to our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (e.g., language, login details) over time, making your experience smoother.
3. Why We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies: These are strictly necessary for site operation (for example login, security, CookieYes consent records, and PayPal donation checkout).
Performance & Analytics Cookies: Used only after consent to understand how visitors use the site (for example page views). Website analytics are retained for 26 months. Attorney-directory session analytics are retained for 13 months.
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language choice, display settings).
Advertising cookies: We do not currently use advertising cookies, Facebook Pixel, Google Ads tags, or session-replay tools. Embedded YouTube and Cloudflare Stream players may set their own cookies if you play media.
4. Our Cookie Categories
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Site navigation, account access, security, CookieYes consent, PayPal checkout | Session or persistent |
| Performance/Analytics | Site usage tracking (e.g., page visits) | 26 months (Google Analytics); 13 months (attorney directory session cookie pp_dir_sid) |
| Functional | Preferences (e.g., site language, display settings) | 1 month to 2 years |
| Advertising | Not used. We do not load advertising pixels or serve targeted ads. | Not applicable |
5. Third‑Party Cookies
Third-party services that may set cookies include CookieYes (consent banner), Google Analytics 4 (only after analytics consent), PayPal (donation checkout), YouTube (if you play an embedded video), and Cloudflare Stream (if a Stream player loads). These providers set and access their own cookies — review their policies for details. We do not load Facebook Pixel or Google Ads tags.
6. Your Cookie Choices
You can manage cookies using the CookieYes banner on this site or your browser settings. You may:
Accept or decline optional cookies
Block specific cookie categories
Delete cookies added previously
Rejecting optional cookies keeps Google Analytics storage in a denied Consent Mode state. Necessary cookies (including PayPal checkout on donation pages) still function.
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the site.
7. How to Manage Cookies
Below are links to manage or opt out of commonly used cookie services:
Browser settings: Modern browsers let you control cookies under "Settings → Privacy & Security."
Analytics opt‑out: Use Google's Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We do not currently use advertising cookies, so Google Ad Settings is not required to opt out of ads from this site.
8. Your Privacy
Cookies are only one part of how we process personal data. For full info on how we collect, use, and share your data, please see our Privacy Policy. For legal terms around your use of this site, see our Terms and Conditions.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. When we do, we'll update the "Effective Date". We encourage you to revisit this policy to stay informed.
Last updated: August 27, 2026