This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use, i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly and make it more secure.

Cookies tell the Web server that you have returned to a specific page on the website.

Cookies set by a website owner (in this case, the Western Interior Paleontological Society) are called “first party cookies.” First party cookies used by this website are “Necessary” and “Functional”. The use of Necessary cookies cannot be disabled. Functional cookies can be disabled, but might affect website performance in your browser.

Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third party cookies.” Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through a website (for example, advertising, interactive content and analytics). The parties that set third party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

Why do we use cookies?

We use first party cookies for essential technical reasons as they allow the website to operate correctly with your browser. Our website uses cookies for two main purposes:

• Session Management: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They allow you to log in, navigate between pages, and access secure areas of the site. They are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
• User Preferences: We use these cookies to remember your settings and preferences, such as your language choice or font size. This helps us provide a more personalized and convenient experience for you on return visits.

We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or analytics. We do not share any cookie data with third parties.

Can I control essential website cookies?

You can change your cookie preferences any time by clicking the small cookie icon at the bottom of the screen. A tool tip stating “Consent Preferences” appears when the cursor hovers over it. This will let you revisit the cookie consent banner and change your preferences or withdraw your consent right away.

In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete the cookies. Listed below are the links to the support documents on how to manage and delete cookies from the major web browsers.

Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050

Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-in/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac

Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox?redirectslug=delete-cookies-remove-info-websites-stored&redirectlocale=en-US

Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc

If you are using any other web browser, please visit your browser’s official support documents.

How often will we update this Cookie Policy?

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use for operational, legal or regulatory reasons.

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