Cookie Policy – Summit Chamber Music Series

Effective Date: 9/6/2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Summit Chamber Music Series ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://www.summitcms.org. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide reporting information.

Cookies set by us are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than us are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by those parties, such as analytics, advertising, and payment processing.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and services. They enable core functions such as security, ticket purchases, and access to certain areas of the website. Without these cookies, our services cannot function properly.

Humanitix: Used for ticketing and payment processing. See the Humanitix Privacy Policy: https://humanitix.com/privacy

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 if they receive error messages.

Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and improve functionality. See the Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.3 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

1. These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

2. Facebook Pixel: Allows us to measure the effectiveness of our ads and serve relevant content on Facebook and partner platforms. See the Meta Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php

3.4 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make, such as preferences and settings, to provide a more personalized experience.

4. Cookies Used Through Embedded Content

When you purchase tickets or interact with our ticketing widgets, third-party services such as Humanitix may place cookies on your device to process your order securely and efficiently.

5. Your Choices

1. You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

2. To learn more about managing cookies in your browser, visit: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/
To opt out of interest-based advertising from Facebook, adjust your settings in your Facebook account or visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page: https://optout.aboutads.info/

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When we do, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us:

By email: info@summitcms.org
By visiting: https://summitcms.org/privacy-policy
By mail: PO BOX 4642, Morgantown, WV 26504