VOTE FROM ABROAD COOKIE POLICY

Last updated June 22, 2023.  Replaces all prior versions.

The Democratic Party Committee Abroad, doing business as Democrats Abroad,  (“we,” “us,” and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish you from other users on our VoteFromAbroad.org website (“VFA” or “the VFA website”). This helps us to provide you with a better experience when you access the VFA website. This policy explains how we use cookies and the choices you have. Except as otherwise stated in this policy, our Vote From Abroad Privacy Policy will apply to our processing of the data that we collect via cookies.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files of text that are downloaded onto your PC, phone or other device when you visit the VFA website. Cookies generally contain a site name and a unique user ID. Once the cookie is on your device, the VFA website “knows” that you have been there before and can then use that knowledge to tailor the experience that you have.

Why do we use cookies?

Without cookies, it would be very difficult for a website to allow a visitor to, for example, remember the user’s preferences or registration details for a future visit. Among other things, cookies help us improve our sites and your experience. We may also use cookies and other technologies to provide you with personalized messaging like saving your name and email address when you use the help desk chat. If you wish to block, erase, or be warned of cookies, please refer to your browser’s help section to learn about these functions. However, if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect certain features on our website.

Different types of cookies

The different types of cookies that we may use on the VFA website fall into the categories described below. These descriptions can help you determine if and how you would like to interact with the VFA website:

(a) Necessary cookies

Required cookies enable basic site functionality and follow your progress through the VFA website. These essential cookies have to be enabled in order for you to browse the VFA website and move between pages. We are unable to identify you personally by using these types of cookies.

(b) Preference cookies

We use these to remember visitor choices, such as language settings or country.

(c) Statistics cookies

We use cookies to compile visitor statistics, such as how many people have visited the VFA website or what type of operating system is used (e.g., Mac or Windows), so that we can identify when the VFA website isn't working as it should, how long you spend on the VFA website, what pages are viewed, etc. This helps us to continuously improve the VFA website. These "analytics" cookies also provide anonymous information about how you reached the VFA website. 

(d) Marketing cookies

We do not use any marketing cookies on the VFA website. You will not receive any advertisements as a result of of using the VFA website.

Turning cookies off

You can change how cookies are stored on your device by clicking on the “Tools” menu in your internet browser for your device. You can also learn more about cookies by visiting the third-party website www.allaboutcookies.org — which includes additional information on cookies and how to block cookies using different types of browsers. For more information about these controls, visit your browser or device’s help material. Certain parts of the VFA website may not work properly if you have disabled browser cookie use.

View the Vote From Abroad Privacy Policy here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/privacy