Cookie Policy

Representation Watch
Effective date: July 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how representationwatch.org uses cookies and similar technologies, what they are, and the choices you have about their use.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information more broadly.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to help websites function properly, improve performance, and understand how visitors interact with content.

Cookies do not give us access to your computer or to personal information beyond what you choose to share.

How we use cookies

Representation Watch uses cookies only where they are necessary or helpful to the operation of the site.

Cookies may be used to:

Ensure the site functions correctly
Improve performance and usability
Understand how visitors use the site in aggregate
Support basic security and stability

We do not use cookies to track individuals across the web, and we do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

Types of cookies we may use

Essential cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site.

Without these cookies, the site may not work as intended.

Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site by collecting anonymous, aggregated information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Referring pages or sources

This information helps us improve content, structure, and accessibility. It does not identify individual users.

Functional cookies

Functional cookies may be used to remember user preferences or settings, such as language or display choices, where applicable.

Third-party cookies

Some pages on representationwatch.org may include embedded content from third-party services (such as social media embeds or video players). These third parties may set their own cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

Representation Watch does not control these cookies and encourages users to review the relevant third-party policies.

Managing cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored
Delete cookies
Block cookies entirely
Set preferences for specific sites

Please note that disabling cookies may affect how parts of the site function.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or how the site operates. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.