Cookie Policy
Learn about the cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences.
Last Updated: January 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
Next Step Community Solutions uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions properly
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors use our website
- To improve our website and services
- To provide relevant content
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
Analytics cookies are only set with your consent. You can choose to accept or reject analytics cookies using our cookie consent banner.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
Functional cookies are only set with your consent. You can choose to accept or reject functional cookies using our cookie consent banner.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services we may use include:
- Ko-fi: When you visit our donation page, Ko-fi may set cookies for their service. Please refer to Ko-fi's privacy policy for more information about their cookies.
- Google Maps: If we embed a Google Maps widget, Google may set cookies. Please refer to Google's privacy policy for more information.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Accept all cookies, including analytics and functional cookies
- Reject All: Only accept necessary cookies
- Customize Settings: Choose which types of cookies you want to accept
Your choice is stored in a cookie on your device, and you will not see the banner again for one year unless you clear your cookies.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features of the website may no longer function properly.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain types of tracking using these tools:
Cookies and Your Privacy
Cookies are not viruses or malware and cannot harm your computer. They are simply text files that store information. However, cookies can be used to track your browsing activity across websites, which is why we give you control over which cookies you accept.
For more information about how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Next Step Community Solutions
305 S Broadway Ave
Tyler, TX 75702
Phone: +1 (773) 875-3245
Email: mfa1@nextstepcommunity.agency