Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 2026-02-19
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
Local Prosperity Project uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for website functionality. Includes session cookies, authentication, and security features. | No |
| Functional | Remember your preferences such as language, region, and display settings. | Yes (GDPR) |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to improve performance and content. | Yes (GDPR) |
| Marketing | Track visitors across websites to display relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness. | Yes |
4. Cookie Details
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __Host-next-auth.* | Authentication session management | Session / 30 days |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
4.2 Analytics Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that lets you accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Allow cookies from specific sites
Note: Blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our website.
5.3 Opt-Out Links
6. Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will automatically disable non-essential cookies and treat it as an opt-out of data sharing for targeted advertising.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date and may ask you to review your cookie preferences again.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: