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Cookie Policy


Effective Date: December 1, 2025

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how C&S Political ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy provides detailed information about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies allow websites to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Recognize you when you return to the site
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Understand how you use the website
  • Deliver personalized content and advertising

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

  • Setting your privacy preferences
  • Logging into secure areas
  • Filling out forms
  • Accessing authenticated content

Examples: Session identifiers, authentication tokens, security cookies

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Purpose:

  • Understand website traffic and usage patterns
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Test different versions of pages
  • Improve website performance and user experience

Examples: Google Analytics, internal analytics tools

Duration: Up to 2 years

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Purpose:

  • Remember your preferences (language, region, font size)
  • Recognize you as a returning visitor
  • Provide enhanced features (live chat, video content)
  • Customize content based on your interests

Examples: Language preference cookies, accessibility settings, video player cookies

Duration: Up to 1 year

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Purpose:

  • Track your browsing activity across websites
  • Build a profile of your interests
  • Deliver targeted political advertising
  • Measure campaign performance
  • Optimize ad targeting for political campaigns

Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, Twitter conversion tracking, political advertising platforms

Duration: Up to 2 years

3.5 Social Media Cookies

These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to our website to enable you to share content with your friends and networks.

Purpose:

  • Enable social sharing features
  • Track sharing activity
  • Provide social login functionality
  • Deliver personalized social media content

Examples: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram cookies

Duration: Varies by platform, typically up to 2 years

4. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

4.1 Web Beacons (Pixels)

Small invisible image files embedded in web pages or emails to track user behavior, email opens, and campaign engagement.

4.2 Local Storage

Browser storage mechanisms (localStorage, sessionStorage) used to store data locally in your browser for improved performance and functionality.

4.3 Device Fingerprinting

Collection of device and browser characteristics to create a unique identifier for analytics and fraud prevention purposes.

5. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes related to our political consulting and campaign services:

5.1 Website Functionality

  • Enable core website features and navigation
  • Remember your login credentials
  • Maintain form data during multi-step processes
  • Provide secure access to protected areas

5.2 User Experience

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Customize content based on your location
  • Provide relevant recommendations
  • Improve website speed and performance

5.3 Analytics and Research

  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Identify popular content and features
  • Track campaign performance metrics
  • Conduct A/B testing and optimization

5.4 Political Campaign Purposes

  • Target voters with relevant political messages
  • Track engagement with campaign content
  • Measure effectiveness of political advertising
  • Build voter profiles for campaign targeting
  • Retarget website visitors with campaign ads

5.5 Marketing and Advertising

  • Deliver targeted advertisements
  • Measure ad campaign effectiveness
  • Prevent ad fraud
  • Optimize ad spending and reach

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use various third-party services for:

  • Analytics: Google Analytics, Facebook Analytics
  • Advertising: Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Twitter Ads
  • Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram
  • Email Marketing: Mailchimp, Constant Contact
  • Video Content: YouTube, Vimeo
  • Political Data: Voter file providers, political analytics platforms

We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information about how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their respective privacy policies.

7. Political Campaign Cookie Usage

As a political consulting firm, we use cookies in ways specific to political campaigns:

7.1 Voter Targeting

We use cookies to identify and target likely voters based on their online behavior, demographics, and political interests. This helps campaigns reach the right audiences with tailored messages.

7.2 Campaign Tracking

Cookies help us track how voters interact with campaign content, including:

  • Email opens and click-through rates
  • Website visits and time on page
  • Video views and engagement
  • Form submissions and volunteer sign-ups
  • Donation activity and patterns

7.3 Political Advertising

We use advertising cookies to:

  • Deliver political ads to targeted voter segments
  • Retarget website visitors with campaign messages
  • Measure the impact of political advertising
  • Optimize ad spend across platforms
  • Comply with political advertising disclosure requirements

8. How to Manage Cookies

8.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
  • Delete cookies automatically when you close your browser

8.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies

8.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:

  • Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
  • Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org
  • Google Ads Settings: adssettings.google.com
  • Facebook Ad Preferences: facebook.com/ads/preferences

8.4 Mobile Device Settings

For mobile devices, you can limit ad tracking through:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
  • Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

8.5 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals, and we do not respond to such signals at this time.

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that:

  • Some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly
  • You may need to re-enter information more frequently
  • Your preferences and settings may not be saved
  • You may see less relevant content and advertising
  • Some features may not work as intended

10. Cookie Consent and Updates

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner informing you about our use of cookies. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

11. Data Protection and Privacy

Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

C&S Political

Email: info@candspolitical.com

Phone: (901) 574-7070

Address: Memphis, Tennessee

13. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

  • About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
  • Cookie Information: cookiechoices.org
  • Privacy Rights: privacyrights.org

Quick Links

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Related Documents

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