Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for Martha’s Vineyard Museum

This Cookie Policy explains how Martha’s Vineyard Museum uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off. They include cookies that:

  • Enable navigation and secure access to certain areas of the site.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. For example:

  • Tools like Google Analytics to track page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior.

Targeting or Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising. For example:

  • Facebook Pixel to show you ads about upcoming events or exhibits.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to enhance your experience. These include:

  • Google Analytics for tracking website performance.
  • Social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram for ad targeting.
  • Payment processors for secure transactions.

How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to manage your cookie preferences. You can:

  • Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
  • Use the cookie consent banner on our website to opt in or out of specific categories of cookies.

For more information on managing cookies on your specific browser:

Google Consent Mode

We use Google Consent Mode to ensure that analytics and advertising tools respect your cookie preferences. Data collection is limited if consent is not given.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our use of cookies. The latest version will always be available on our website.