What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.
How We Use Cookies
Men & Women of Character Organization uses cookies to:
Essential Website Functions : Enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility
Analytics and Performance : Understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience
Functionality : Remember your preferences and settings to personalize your experience
Communication : Facilitate contact forms, event registrations, and volunteer sign-ups
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, time spent on pages, and any error messages encountered.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your location for local events or your communication preferences.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies (if applicable)
If we use social media plugins or third-party donation platforms, these may set cookies to track your activity across websites for advertising purposes.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content from third-party services such as:
Social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Video hosting services (YouTube, Vimeo)
Donation processing platforms
Event management systems
Email newsletter services
These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their content on our site.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View and delete cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block third-party cookies
Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences by cookie category
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, including:
Event registration forms
Donation processing
Newsletter sign-ups
Personalized content recommendations
Website analytics that help us improve user experience
Data Protection and Privacy
Cookie data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We are committed to:
Collecting only necessary information
Securing your data appropriately
Respecting your privacy choices
Being transparent about our data practices
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please review our complete Privacy Policy.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will notify users through:
A prominent notice on our website
Email notification to registered users (where applicable)
Updated "Last Modified" date at the top of this policy
Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: mwcorg@mwcorg.org
Phone: (909) 220-8589
Website Contact Form: www.mwcotnj.org/contact
Additional Resources
Privacy Policy
Non-Discriminatory Policy
This Cookie Policy is part of our commitment to transparency and protecting your privacy while you engage with our mission to develop character and leadership in our community.