Effective November 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Whitebark Institute (“Whitebark,” “we,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on whitebarkinstitute.org. It is part of our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser. They help a site work, remember your choices, and show the site owner how visitors use it. Similar technologies, such as tracking pixels and scripts, work in much the same way, and this policy covers them too.
Cookies we use
Essential cookies. These keep the website running and secure, for example by remembering settings for people who manage the site. The site can’t work properly without them.
Analytics cookies. These tell us which pages people visit, how they find us, and how long they stay. We use the information in aggregate to improve the site. We use:
- Google Analytics: website traffic and usage reports
- Piwik PRO: website analytics
- HubSpot: visit tracking that helps us understand how people interact with our site and emails
Functional cookies. These make features work, such as forms, chat, and donations:
- HubSpot: newsletter signup forms, contact forms, and chat
- Funraise: our online donation form
Security cookies. TrustedSite shows a security badge on our site and checks that the site is safe to visit.
Managing cookies
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings. You can also block cookies only from specific sites. If you block essential or functional cookies, some parts of our site, such as forms or the donation page, may not work properly.
To stop Google Analytics from collecting your data on any website, you can install Google’s free opt-out browser add-on.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy when we add or remove services on our website. The effective date above shows when it last changed.
Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at info@whitebarkinstitute.org or Whitebark Institute, PO Box #182, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546.