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Cookie Policy

How cookies work on this website and how you can control optional categories.

Last updated: September 4, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how California Research Institute uses cookies and similar browser technologies on caresinst.org and how visitors can control optional categories.

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored by a browser. Similar technologies may use local storage or other browser features. They can support essential website functions, remember preferences, measure website use, or support communications and campaigns.

Cookie categories

Essential cookies

Essential cookies support core website functions, security, navigation, and storage of your cookie-consent choices. They are always active because the website cannot provide these functions reliably without them.

Statistics cookies

Statistics cookies help us understand website traffic, page performance, and how visitors use the site. They are optional and remain disabled unless you allow them in Cookie Settings.

Marketing cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to measure campaigns or provide more relevant communications. They are optional and remain disabled unless you allow them.

Your choices

When the consent banner appears, you can accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or open Preferences to choose categories individually. You can reopen Cookie Settings using the floating cookie-preferences control and change your selections. Withdrawing consent does not automatically delete cookies already stored in your browser; you can remove those through browser settings.

Browser controls

Most browsers allow you to inspect, delete, or block cookies. Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the site from working correctly. Browser controls apply separately to each browser and device. A browser’s Do Not Track setting is not the same as deleting stored cookies or selecting preferences through the site banner.

Third-party services

Optional analytics or marketing services may have their own privacy practices. The Cookie Settings panel identifies configured categories and available service information. Our use of services may change as website features are updated.

Contact

Questions about cookies or tracking preferences may be sent to privacy@caresinst.org. You may also review our Privacy Policy.