Cookies Policy

Circus Historical Society

COOKIES Policy

DATED: 7/17/20

 

Circus Historical Society (also “CHS”, “us”, “we”, or “our”) offers an online resource for all things circus (including resources, publications, memberships, memorabilia, etc.) through its website www.circushistory.org (the “Service”.)

This policy explains what a “cookie” is, why we use cookies, how, when and how our third-party vendors may also use cookies.  If you have any question about the other types of data or information we collect while using cookies, please read our Privacy Policy above.

By using a Service, you agree to CHS’ use of cookies as outlined here. You also agree to be bound by CHS’ (1) Terms of Service at, (2) Copyright Policy, at, and (3) Privacy Policy above or (4) Cookies Policy here.  If you do not agree to any of these terms, please do not use the Service. Any terms capitalized here and not defined have the same meaning as they do in our Terms of Service.

We may make changes to this policy from time to time so please check back periodically.

  1. Our Use of Cookies and Other Ways of Tracking

As you use our Services, we collect information about your equipment, browsing actions and patterns using automatic data collection technologies. This information may be collected whether or not you are logged into an account. Examples of this are information about your computer and internet connection, access dates and times, crash information, data connection, location, device information, IP address, operating system and browser type. The technologies we use for automatic data collection may include:

IP ADDRESS. When you visit the Site we may collect your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address for marketing and customer experience purposes. Please note, this information is not personally identifiable, because it does not directly identify you (although it may identify the computer you are using.)

COOKIES AND WEB BEACONS. A “cookie” is a piece of text that is placed on your computer’s hard drive. A persistent cookie remains on your hard drive after you close your browser and may be used by your browser on subsequent visits to a Service. Persistent cookies can be removed by following your web browser’s directions. A session cookie is temporary and disappears after you close your browser. You can reset your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyze data about web page traffic and tailor Services to customer needs. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.

ANALYTICS COOKIES. We use web analytic services to understand how people use our Services, as well as keep our Services relevant, easy to use and up-to-date. Cookies allow web analytic services to recognize your browser or device, but do not contain Personal Information.

LOCATION INFORMATION. Depending on your device settings, CHS may collect your precise or approximate location information, as determined by GPS, IP address or WiFi.

Keep in mind, information we collect automatically does not include Personal Information and helps us improve the user experience of our Services.

  1. How We Use Cookies

In addition to the uses we list above, CHS uses cookies for:

  1. Storing user preferences so you do not have to set these preferences each time you use a Service. This could be search results, filters, frequently visited pages, or resources based on your geographic location.
  2. Analyzing your use of our Services so that we can continuously improve.
  3. Marketing depending on your user profile.
  4. Security and preventing fraudulent activity.
  5. Test out new beta services or product offerings.
  6. Third-Party Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

Some content or applications, including advertisements, through the Services are serviced by a third-party, including advertisers, ad networks and servers, content providers and application providers. These third parties may use cookies alone or with or other tracking technologies to collect information about you when you use our Services. The information they collect may be associated with your Personal Information or they may collect information, including Personal Information, about your online activities over time and across different services. They may use this information to provide you with interest-based (behavioral) advertising or other targeted content. We don not control these third party tracking technologies or how they may be used. If you have any questions about an advertisement or other targeted content, you should contact the responsible provider directly. 

  1. Third-Party Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Keep in mind, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the Services and their features.