Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Vinok Libraries (“Vinok Libraries,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit vinoklibraries.org (“Website”).

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be:

Session Cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
First-Party Cookies – set directly by Vinok Libraries.
Third-Party Cookies – set by external providers whose services are used on our website.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure the website functions properly;
Improve website performance and usability;
Remember user preferences;
Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior;
Measure the effectiveness of fundraising and outreach efforts;
Protect website security;
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled through our cookie preferences system.

Examples include cookies used to:

Maintain website security;
Process form submissions;
Manage session functionality;
Remember cookie consent choices.

Because these cookies are necessary, they do not require consent under many privacy regulations.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Information collected may include:

Pages visited;
Time spent on pages;
Traffic sources;
Device and browser information;
General geographic location.

We may use services such as:

Google Analytics

Analytics cookies are only activated for visitors in jurisdictions requiring consent after such consent has been obtained.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help improve website usability by remembering preferences such as:

Language settings;
Accessibility preferences;
Previously entered information;
User interface settings.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Vinok Libraries may use marketing cookies to measure the effectiveness of outreach campaigns and fundraising efforts.

These cookies may be used to:

Track referral sources;
Measure advertising performance;
Support grant-funded advertising programs;
Improve communication with supporters.

If used, these cookies will only be activated after obtaining consent where required by law.

Social Media Cookies

Our website may include content or links from social media platforms.

Examples include:

Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

These services may place cookies on your device when you interact with embedded content or social sharing features.

4. Third-Party Services

Vinok Libraries may use third-party providers whose services may place cookies or similar technologies on your device.

Examples may include:

Shopify (website hosting and functionality)
Givebutter (donation processing)
Google Analytics (website analytics)
Email marketing providers
Security and spam-prevention services

These providers operate under their own privacy and cookie policies.

5. Legal Basis for Cookie Use (GDPR and UK GDPR)

For visitors located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are processed under our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website and do not require consent.

Analytics, Functional, and Marketing Cookies

These cookies are only placed after you provide consent through our cookie banner or preference center.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies;
Reject non-essential cookies;
Customize your cookie preferences.

You may update your preferences at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link available on the website footer.

7. Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to:

View stored cookies;
Delete cookies;
Block cookies;
Set preferences for specific websites.

Instructions can usually be found in your browser’s Help section.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to such signals, Vinok Libraries may not respond to Do Not Track requests. We continue to monitor developments in privacy standards and regulations.

9. International Visitors

If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

Where required by applicable law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

Vinok Libraries
Website: vinoklibraries.org
Email: info@vinoklibraries.org

Mailing Address: 1419 Ridgecrest Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28792