Cookies Policy
Last updated: October 12, 2023
This Cookie Policy explains how Trywhistle uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://trywhistle.org ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
In some cases, we may use cookies to collect personal information or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other data.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner are called "first-party cookies." 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 the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these 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 both first-party and third-party cookies for various reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Others help us to improve the experience on our Website. Third parties also serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.
How can I control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though some functionality may be restricted. You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.
Analytics and customization cookies:
These cookies collect information used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our Website for you.
- Name: _ga
- Purpose: Records a particular ID used to come up with data about website usage by the user
- Provider: .trywhistle.org
- Service: Google Analytics (https://policies.google.com/privacy)
- Country: United States
- Type: http_cookie
- Expires in: 1 year 1 month 4 days
- Name: _ga_#
- Purpose: Used to distinguish individual users by means of designation of a randomly generated number as a client, which allows calculation of visits and sessions
- Provider: .trywhistle.org
- Service: Google Analytics (https://policies.google.com/privacy)
- Country: United States
- Type: http_cookie
- Expires in: 1 year 1 month 4 days
Unclassified cookies:
These are cookies that have not been categorized. We are in the process of classifying them with the help of their providers.
- Name: theme
- Purpose: Controls the theme that the user views on the site
- Provider: trywhistle.org
- Service: trywhistle.org
- Country: United States
- Type: tml_local_storage
- Expires in: in_persistent
How can I control cookies on my browser?
You can manage cookies via your web browser's settings. Information on how to manage cookies is available for popular browsers:
In addition, most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit:
Other tracking technologies, like web beacons:
Aside from cookies, we use other technologies like web beacons (also known as "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs"). These help us to monitor traffic patterns, improve site performance, and measure email marketing campaign success.
Flash cookies or Local Shared Objects:
Websites may use "Flash Cookies" (also known as Local Shared Objects or "LSOs") for various purposes, such as fraud prevention. You can control these via Flash player settings.
Do you serve targeted advertising?
Third parties may serve cookies on your device to serve advertising through our Website. They may also use cookies or web beacons to collect information for targeted advertisements.
How often will you update this Cookie Policy?
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The date at the top indicates when it was last updated.
Where can I get further information?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at [email protected].