Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 9/1/2026

Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how Centre County Historical Society (“CCHS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://centrehistory.org.

Cookies and similar technologies help us operate and secure the Website, remember visitor preferences, understand how visitors use the Website, provide third-party features, measure Website performance, and evaluate marketing and advertising efforts.

Depending on the Website's configuration and applicable consent requirements, you may be able to accept, reject, or manage certain non-essential cookies through the cookie-consent controls provided on the Website.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

Privacy Policy: https://centrehistory.org/privacy-policy

Section 1 – What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, mobile device, tablet, or other Internet-connected device.

Cookies may allow a website or third-party service to recognize a browser or device and remember information about a visit.

Cookies may be:

Session Cookies, which are generally deleted when you close your browser; or
Persistent Cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

Cookies may also be:

First-Party Cookies, which are set by our Website; or
Third-Party Cookies, which are set by another company or service used through our Website.

We may also use technologies that operate similarly to cookies, including pixels, tags, scripts, web beacons, local storage, and similar tracking or storage technologies.

For purposes of this Policy, we generally refer to these technologies collectively as “cookies.”

Section 2 – Why We Use Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Operate and secure the Website;
Remember cookie and privacy preferences;
Enable Website functionality;
Protect forms and Website features from spam or abuse;
Understand how visitors use the Website;
Measure Website traffic and performance;
Improve navigation and content;
Provide embedded or interactive third-party features;
Measure advertising conversions; and
Evaluate marketing campaign performance.

Visitors are not required to accept non-essential cookies in order to access the basic informational content of the Website.

Section 3 – Categories of Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookies support essential Website functionality, security, consent management, form operation, spam prevention, and administrative access.

Because these cookies may be required for Website operation, they generally cannot be disabled through the Website's cookie-consent controls.

Blocking them through your browser may affect Website functionality.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics and Performance Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website.

These technologies may collect information such as:

Pages visited;
Time spent on pages;
Referring sources;
Approximate geographic location;
Browser and device type;
Operating system;
Website navigation;
Clicks and interactions; and
Technical performance information.

We use this information to evaluate Website performance and improve content and user experience.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality Cookies support enhanced Website features and third-party content, including maps, videos, event RSVP forms, social media content, and other interactive Website tools.

Rejecting or blocking these technologies may cause certain embedded content or Website features to become unavailable.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising and Marketing Cookies may be used to measure advertising and marketing performance.

CCHS currently uses advertising technologies for conversion tracking, including measuring whether advertising results in Website visits, form submissions, or other relevant actions.

These technologies are not currently described in this Policy as being used for remarketing or retargeting.

Section 4 – Analytics and Advertising Technologies

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, including Google Analytics 4 (GA4), to understand Website traffic and visitor behavior.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

Pages visited;
Browser and device information;
Approximate geographic location;
Referring sources;
Time spent on the Website;
Website interactions; and
General usage and performance information.

We use this information to evaluate Website performance and improve our content and user experience.

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager to manage Website tags and scripts, including analytics and advertising technologies.

Google Tag Manager is primarily a tag-management system. Technologies deployed through it may collect information or place cookies depending on the services configured.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads conversion tracking to help determine whether advertising leads to actions on the Website, such as Website visits, form submissions, or other measurable interactions.

CCHS does not currently use Google Ads through this Website for remarketing or retargeting as described in this Policy.

Meta Pixel

We may use the Meta Pixel and related technologies provided by Meta Platforms to measure Website visits and conversions resulting from Facebook or Instagram advertising and to evaluate campaign performance.

Section 5 – Forms, RSVPs, Email, and Security Services

Jotform

The Website may use Jotform to provide forms for event RSVPs or other registrations.

When you interact with a Jotform form, Jotform may use cookies or similar technologies and may receive information directly from your browser or device.

Information submitted through Jotform may also be processed according to Jotform's own privacy policies and terms.

Constant Contact

We use Constant Contact for email marketing and communications.

If you subscribe to email updates or interact with email-related forms, Constant Contact may process information associated with your subscription or interaction and may use cookies or similar technologies where applicable.

Constant Contact's processing of information is also governed by its own privacy policies and terms.

reCAPTCHA

The Website may use Google reCAPTCHA or similar security technology to protect forms from spam, automated submissions, fraud, abuse, or malicious activity.

These services may process technical information such as:

IP address;
Browser information;
Device information;
Network information;
Website interactions; and
Cookies or similar identifiers.

The applicable provider may process this information according to its own policies and terms.

Section 6 – Maps, Videos, and Other Embedded Content

The Website may include third-party content and interactive services.

Maps

The Website may use mapping services or map data provided by Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, or related mapping providers.

These services may receive technical information when map content is loaded or used.

Videos

The Website may embed videos from YouTube, Vimeo, or similar providers.

Video providers may use cookies or similar technologies when embedded content loads or when you interact with a video.

Social Media Content

The Website may include embedded content or functionality from social media platforms.

These providers may receive information about your browser, device, or interaction with embedded content.

Third-party content and services are governed by the privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms of their respective providers.

Section 7 – Content Management and Administrative Cookies

The Website uses Payload CMS and may use cookies required for Website administration and content management.

These cookies may be used to:

Authenticate authorized Website administrators;
Maintain secure administrative sessions;
Protect content-management functions; and
Support Website administration and security.

Administrative authentication cookies are not used for advertising or Website analytics.

Public Website visitors are not required to create or maintain a content-management account.

When you visit the Website, you may be presented with cookie-consent controls that allow you to manage certain non-essential cookies.

Depending on the Website's configuration, options may include:

Accept All
Reject Non-Essential
Manage Preferences

Strictly Necessary Cookies may remain active because they are required for Website functionality, security, or consent management.

Where supported by the Website's consent configuration, Analytics, Functionality, and Advertising or Marketing Cookies may be controlled through the Website's cookie-preference settings.

You may also manage cookies through your browser.

Most browsers allow you to:

Delete existing cookies;
Block all cookies;
Block third-party cookies;
Receive notifications before cookies are stored; or
Configure cookie preferences for individual websites.

Blocking certain cookies may affect Website functionality or prevent third-party features from working properly.

Section 9 – Third-Party Privacy Practices

Some technologies described in this Policy are provided or controlled by third parties.

Current third-party providers may include:

Google;
Meta Platforms;
Jotform;
Constant Contact;
OpenStreetMap and other mapping providers;
YouTube;
Vimeo;
Social media platforms; and
Other providers supporting Website functionality.

These companies may collect and process information according to their own privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms.

The specific services used by the Website may change over time.

Section 10 – Cookies Used by This Website

The specific cookies used by the Website depend on the technologies, features, and configurations currently implemented.

Cookie names, providers, purposes, categories, and expiration periods may change as the Website or third-party services are updated.

Where available, additional cookie information may be provided through the Website's cookie-consent tool.

A current cookie inventory may include:

Cookie	Provider	Category	Purpose	Duration
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We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in:

Website functionality;
Cookies or tracking technologies;
Third-party providers;
Advertising or analytics practices;
Consent-management practices; or
Applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

When changes are made, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page.

We encourage visitors to review this Policy periodically.

Section 12 – Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact:

Centre County Historical Society
1001 E College Ave
State College, PA 16801
814-234-4779
info@centrecountyhistory.org
https://centrehistory.org