Effective Date: 05/14/2024

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Rising Spirits Initiative ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, risingspirits.org, to enhance your browsing experience, improve website functionality, and better understand how visitors use our site. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. For more information, please contact us at privacy@risingspirits.org.

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1. What Are Cookies?

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Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies may be:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

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2. How We Use Cookies

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We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: To enable core website functionality, such as navigating the site and accessing secure areas. These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

• Analytics Cookies: To analyze website traffic, usage patterns, and improve our website. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site and allow us to make improvements.

• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings and preferences, such as language selection, for a more personalized experience.

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3. Third-Party Cookies

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We may use third-party analytics services, such as those provided by trusted providers, to help us understand website performance and visitor behavior. These third parties may set their own cookies on your device to collect data about your interactions with our website. For more information, please review their privacy and cookie policies.

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4. Your Cookie Choices

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You have the following options for managing cookies:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies. However, doing so may impact your experience on our website.

• Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

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5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. Updates will be posted on this page with the "Effective Date" noted above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: privacy@risingspirits.org

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Thank you for visiting the Rising Spirits Initiative at risingspirits.org