Effective Date: July 2, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how the Manatee Chamber (“Manatee Chamber,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.manateechamber.com (“Website”).
By using our Website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used as described in this Cookie Policy. Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will only be used after you have provided your consent through our cookie consent banner or preference center.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites recognize your device, remember your preferences, improve functionality, and collect information about how visitors interact with the site.
Cookies generally do not contain information that directly identifies you, but they may be linked with information you voluntarily provide through forms or account registrations.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. These cookies enable core features such as:
- Website security
- Page navigation
- Form submissions
- Session management
- Load balancing
- Accessibility features
These cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie preference tools because they are required for basic website functionality.
Examples include:
- Session cookies
- Security cookies
- Authentication cookies (if applicable)
- Load balancing cookies
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies improve your experience by remembering choices you make, such as:
- Preferred language
- Saved preferences
- Display settings
- Accessibility options
These cookies help personalize your experience but are not strictly necessary for the Website to function.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website so we can improve performance and usability.
These cookies may collect information such as:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation paths
- Device type
- Browser type
- Approximate geographic location
- Referring websites
- Website performance metrics
We may use services such as Google Analytics or similar analytics platforms.
Analytics data is generally aggregated and used to improve the Website rather than identify individual visitors.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors interact with the Website, helping us:
- Identify popular content
- Improve page loading times
- Detect website errors
- Enhance overall performance
Third-Party Cookies
Certain pages may contain content or services provided by third parties, which may place cookies on your device.
Examples include:
- Google Maps
- YouTube videos
- Vimeo videos
- Social media sharing tools
- Event registration platforms
- Online payment processors
- Embedded calendars
These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Operate the Website efficiently
- Improve security
- Remember your preferences
- Analyze website usage
- Improve content and navigation
- Measure Website performance
- Support event registration and online services
- Enhance the overall visitor experience
We do not use cookies to sell your personal information.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner.
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the ability to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
Your preferences can typically be updated at any time using the cookie settings available on our Website.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings.
You can generally:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block specific cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
Instructions for managing cookies are available from your browser provider, including:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Apple Safari
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our Website.
Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve our Website.
Google Analytics may collect information including:
- Pages visited
- Session duration
- Browser type
- Device information
- Referral sources
- General geographic location
You can learn more about Google’s data practices by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy.
You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available from Google.
Embedded Content
Our Website may include embedded content such as:
- Videos
- Maps
- Social media feeds
- Registration tools
When you interact with embedded content, the provider may place cookies on your device and collect information according to its own privacy policies.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature.
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard governing DNT signals, our Website does not respond differently when such signals are received.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or Website functionality.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Manatee Chamber
222 10th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: (941) 748-3411
Email: info@manateechamber.com