COOKIE POLICY

Official STLWC Policy

This statement represents an official policy of the Saint Louis Weather Club (STLWC). All members and visitors are required to adhere to the guidelines and rules set forth herein. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action, including removal of access to STLWC services.

Saint Louis Weather Club (STLWC) – Cookie Policy
Effective Date: April 07, 2025
Governing Jurisdiction: State of Missouri, United States
Organization: Saint Louis Weather Club, a Missouri-based unincorporated association (“STLWC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”)

Note: This resource is being updated to provide you with the latest information.

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.stlweatherclub.org ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

In some cases, we may use cookies to collect personal information, or information that becomes personal when combined with other data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites function, work more efficiently, or provide usage reporting.

Cookies set by the site owner are called "first-party cookies." Those set by others are "third-party cookies" and support features such as analytics, embedded content, or targeted advertising.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use first- and third-party cookies for various reasons. Some are essential for technical operation of our Website. Others help us understand usage patterns, customize content, or measure campaign effectiveness. More details are provided below.

How Can I Control Cookies?

You can manage your cookie preferences via our Cookie Consent Manager on the Website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled. You may also configure your browser to reject cookies, though doing so may limit some site functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Website Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the Website to function and enable secure access to features.

• _GRECAPTCHA – Used to verify that the user is not a bot.
  Set by: www.google.com
  Type: HTTP cookie
  Expires in: 5 months, 27 days
  
  

Analytics and Customization Cookies

These cookies help us understand how our Website is used and assist in tailoring the experience to users.

• NID – Set by Google to assign a unique user ID and remember user preferences.
  Set by: .google.com
  Type: Server cookie
  Expires in: 6 months
  
  

Unclassified Cookies

These are cookies not yet categorized. We are currently working with providers to classify them.

• Priority – Set by www.google.com
  Type: Server cookie
  Expires in: Session
  
  

• COMPASS – Set by .docs.google.com
  Type: HTTP cookie
  Expires in: 59 minutes
  
  

• Priority – Set by docs.google.com
  Type: Server cookie
  Expires in: Session
  
  

• S – Set by .docs.google.com
  Type: HTTP cookie
  Expires in: 59 minutes
  
  

• Priority – Set by accounts.google.com
  Type: Server cookie
  Expires in: Session
  
  

How Can I Control Cookies on My Browser?

Each browser has different settings for managing cookies. Below are links to help pages for popular browsers:

• Chrome
  
  

• Firefox
  
  

• Safari
  
  

• Microsoft Edge
  
  

• Opera
  
  

• Internet Explorer
  
  

For targeted advertising preferences, visit:

• Digital Advertising Alliance
  
  

• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada
  
  

• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance
  
  

Other Tracking Technologies

We may use technologies like web beacons (clear gifs or tracking pixels) to monitor site traffic and interactions with emails. These typically depend on cookies to function, so disabling cookies may reduce effectiveness.

Flash Cookies or Local Shared Objects

We may use Flash Cookies (LSOs) to support some features or prevent fraud. You can manage Flash storage settings through Adobe’s Website Storage Settings Panel and Global Storage Settings Panel.

Restricting Flash Cookies may impact site functionality.

Targeted Advertising

Third-party cookies may be used to deliver targeted advertising based on your browsing activity. These may also include tracking technologies to measure ad performance and engagement.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: support@stlweatherclub.org