This page provides comprehensive information about how we use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer a smoother and more efficient user experience. In the table below, you will find detailed information about each type of cookie we use, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device. We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing transparency about the data we collect through cookies. For more information on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Veterans Resource Network SM (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at https://veteransresourcenetworksm.org/ (the “Site”). By continuing to use our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, work more efficiently, and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their site.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and secure access to certain areas of the Site. Without these cookies, the website cannot function as intended. They do not collect personal information.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site. Specifically, we use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google LLC. These cookies collect information such as:
Pages visited and time spent on each page
How you arrived at our Site (e.g., search engine, direct link)
General geographic location (country or city level)
Browser type and device information
Actions taken on the Site
This information is aggregated and anonymized — it does not identify you personally. We use it solely to improve our website content and user experience.
Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
_ga — Distinguishes unique users; expires after 2 years
_gid — Distinguishes unique users; expires after 24 hours
_gat — Used to throttle request rate; expires after 1 minute
For more information on how Google uses data collected through our Site, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy
4. What We Do Not Use
We do not use cookies for the following purposes:
Advertising or behavioral targeting
Retargeting or remarketing campaigns
Selling or sharing your data with third-party advertisers
Social media tracking (beyond any share buttons you may interact with)
5. Your Choices
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Site.
Common browser cookie controls:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating you do not wish to be tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We will continue to monitor developments in this area.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove that information.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Veterans Resource Network SM
Website: https://veteransresourcenetworksm.org/
Email: [email protected]