Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and provide a better experience on return visits.

How We Use Cookies

UP2US uses cookies to improve your experience on our website, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.

Examples: session management, security tokens

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our site’s performance and content.

Examples: Google Analytics (page views, session duration, traffic sources)

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.

Examples: language settings, display preferences

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our site may include content from third-party services (such as embedded videos or social media widgets) that set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. Please review the privacy policies of those third-party services for details.

Examples: YouTube embeds, social sharing buttons

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
  • Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

To manage cookies in your browser:

  • 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

Cookie Retention

Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, typically between 30 days and 2 years, depending on the cookie’s purpose.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please visit our contact page or email info@up2usnc.org.