Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 18, 2026

Last Updated: January 18, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how What’s Up Summerville (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at http://www.whatsupsummerville.com. By continuing to browse or use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies (site functionality): To ensure the proper functioning of our website, enable basic features, and help you navigate the site.
• Analytics cookies: To analyze website traffic and user behavior, understand how visitors interact with our content, and improve our website and services.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our website and understand what content is most useful to our community.

We use the following third-party analytics services:

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

For more information on Google’s privacy practices, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

To opt out of Google Analytics, you may install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

GetClicky

GetClicky is a web analytics service that helps us monitor and analyze web traffic. GetClicky uses cookies to track visitor behavior on our website.

For more information on GetClicky’s privacy practices, please visit: https://clicky.com/terms/privacy

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies used on our website may be set by third parties that provide services to us, such as analytics providers. For example, we use Google Analytics and GetClicky as described in Section 4.2 above. These third parties may place cookies on your device when you visit our website.

6. Cookie Retention

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. The following links may be helpful:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

7.2 Opt-Out Links

You may opt out of third-party analytics tracking by using the opt-out mechanisms provided by those services, as described in Section 4.2 above.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences as described in Section 7 of this policy.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons, including as we add, remove, or change the analytics and other tools we use. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

What’s Up Summerville

Email: summervillescus@gmail.com

Website: http://www.whatsupsummerville.com

This Cookie Policy is part of and should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.