Cookies Policy

1. Purpose

This Cookies Policy explains how Monarchs Inner City Youth (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and connected digital services. Our goal is to maintain transparency while protecting the privacy of the families and youth we serve.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide analytics to enhance your experience. Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly; others help us improve communication and engagement.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Category	Purpose	Examples
Strictly Necessary	Required for secure logins, online forms, and donation processing.	Session cookies, authentication tokens
Performance & Analytics	Help us understand visitor traffic and improve website usability.	Google Analytics, site traffic metrics
Functionality	Remember language, form preferences, and region selection.	User preference cookies
Marketing / Outreach	Used occasionally to promote upcoming sports programs or fundraising campaigns. We never sell or share youth data.	Email campaign tracking pixels, social media integrations

4. Children and Cookie Use

Because we work with preschool through high school youth, we limit cookie use to essential and analytical functions only.

• We do not use behavioral advertising or profiling tools targeting minors.
• Parents or guardians must consent to any optional cookies when accessing registration or program forms.

5. How We Use Cookie Data

We may use aggregated cookie data to:

• Improve site navigation and responsiveness;
• Track registration completion rates;
• Monitor outreach campaign effectiveness;
• Maintain secure login sessions for staff and volunteers;
• Identify website errors and enhance user experience.

We never store personal data in cookies that can directly identify you or your child.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View which cookies are stored;
• Delete or block specific cookies;
• Enable “Do Not Track” signals.

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality, especially registration and donation forms.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some pages may include integrations with trusted providers—such as secure payment gateways, analytics, or video hosting platforms. These third parties may place cookies according to their policies. We review and monitor our partners to ensure compliance with U.S. and state data-protection laws.

8. State-Specific Disclosures (“Special States”)

If you are located in a state with enhanced privacy requirements—such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, or New York—we honor your rights to manage cookie data:

• California (CPRA) – You have the right to opt out of data sharing and request disclosure of cookie categories collected.
• Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah – You may request access, correction, or deletion of data collected through cookies.
• New York (SHIELD Act) – We implement administrative and technical safeguards for all cookie data.

To exercise any state privacy rights, email us at security@innercitymonarchs.com.

9. Data Retention

Cookies remain active for different periods:

• Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain for up to 12 months unless deleted sooner.

After expiration, cookies are automatically removed or anonymized.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect technology changes, legal updates, or program expansion into new states. Any revisions will be posted here with a new effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our cookie use or wish to adjust your preferences, please contact us:

Monarchs Inner City Youth
Email: security@innercitymonarchs.com
Central Florida (serving youth and families across multiple states)