Effective Date: August 21, 2025 | 11:49 PM
Elon Park Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (the “PTO,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains how our website (the “Site”), hosted on WordPress, uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, provide essential site functions, and help us better serve our school community.
By continuing to use our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and help improve functionality.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until deleted or they expire.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies on our Site for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies
- Enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure areas of the website, and access to PTO resources.
- Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies
- Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Site).
- This information is collected in aggregate and used to improve the Site.
- Example: Google Analytics (if enabled).
- Functionality Cookies
- Remember user preferences (such as language choice or login details for volunteer sign-ups).
- Provide a more personalized browsing experience.
- Third-Party Cookies
- Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on our Site, such as:
- Embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Google Forms, Signup Genius).
- Social media sharing features (e.g., Facebook).
- These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
- Some cookies may be placed by third-party services used on our Site, such as:
3. Cookies We May Use
Since our Site is hosted on WordPress, the following cookies may be present:
- WordPress Session Cookies (used for logged-in users such as PTO admins).
- Comment Cookies (remember your name/email if you comment on a post).
- Security & Performance Cookies (used by WordPress or plugins like caching/security tools).
- Analytics Cookies (if Google Analytics or similar tools are installed).
Please note: The exact cookies may vary depending on the plugins and services active on the Site.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies are stored.
- Block cookies from all or specific sites.
- Delete cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site, particularly for features such as logging in, signing up for events, or saving preferences.
For more detailed information on managing cookies, visit:
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Elon Park Elementary School PTO
webmaster@elonparkpto.org
11425 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277