Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for Earth Law Center

Last updated: April 2nd, 2025

At Earth Law Center, we are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency about how we use cookies and similar technologies. This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies are used when you visit our website (earthlawcenter.org), in alignment with our environmental and ethical values.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to site owners about how users interact with the website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their purpose and your consent preferences:

Necessary Cookies (Required)

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include:

  • Session maintenance

  • CSRF protection

  • Basic security and performance features

These cookies do not require user consent.

Preferences Cookies

Enable the site to remember your choices (e.g., language, region). You can toggle these cookies on or off based on your preference.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous data. This enables us to improve the user experience and measure performance.

Marketing Cookies

Used to track users across websites for personalized advertising. These are only enabled with your explicit consent.

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can customize or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings icon (🍪) located at the bottom-right corner of your screen.

By clicking "Accept All", you agree to the use of all cookies. You can also Save Preferences or Reject All to control your data sharing.

4. How We Use Your Data

We use cookie-related data for the following purposes:

  • Ensure website functionality and security

  • Improve our site’s usability and content

  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

  • Support our mission of environmental advocacy through responsible digital practices

We never sell your data or use it in ways that conflict with our values of transparency, consent, and digital ethics.

5. Third-Party Tools

We use services such as:

  • Google Analytics – for anonymized traffic insights

  • Google Tag Manager – to manage scripts based on consent

  • Givebutter – to facilitate donation tools and engagement widgets

These services only operate in accordance with your selected consent settings.

6. Cookie Lifespan

Cookies have varying lifespans:

  • Session Cookies expire when you close your browser.

  • Persistent Cookies remain until they expire or you delete them via browser settings.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our operations. Updates will be posted on this page with the "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

📧 [info@earthlawcenter.org]
🌍 https://www.earthlawcenter.org/contact