Effective Date: January 28, 2025

At SMCIL, accessible from https://smcil.org/, we respect your privacy and is committed to transparency about the data we collect through cookies and tracking technologies. This Cookie and Tracking Policy outlines the types of cookies and tracking technologies we use, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. These files collect information about your interaction with our website to improve user experience, measure performance, and provide relevant content.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies
  • Necessary for the operation of our website. 
  • Examples: Authentication cookies for social media logins.

• Performance and Analytics Cookies
  • Help us analyze how visitors use our website.
  • Examples:  Google Analytics for tracking page views and user interactions.

• Functionality Cookies
  • Enhance website performance and usability.
  • Examples: WordPress plugins to improve page loading and manage user preferences.

• Advertising and Targeting Cookies
  • Used to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests.
  • Examples: Integration with social media platforms for personalized content.

Tracking Technologies We Use

We use tracking technologies to analyze trends and gather demographic information. These include:

• Google Analytics: Tracks user interactions and aggregates data to understand website traffic and performance.

• Social Media Pixels: Collects data for ad retargeting and campaign performance on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

• WordPress Plugins: Improve website functionality and collect anonymized data for performance optimization.

Your Choices

• Cookie Settings: You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie banner displayed on your first visit.

• Browser Control: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions.

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection by Google Analytics.

• Do Not Track (DNT): We honor DNT signals sent by your browser where possible.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

Children’s Privacy

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Cookie and Tracking Policy from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via a prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us:

• Email: info@smcil.org

• Mailing Address: SMCIL, 38588 Brett Way Suite 1 Mechanicsville, MD 20659