Cookie Policy – A “cookie” is an element of data that a website can send to your browser and store your preferences when you link to that website. It is not a computer program and has no ability to read data residing on your device or instruct your device to perform any step or function. By assigning a unique data element to each visitor, the website is able to recognize repeat users, track usage patterns and better serve you when you return to our site. The cookie does not extract personally identifiable information about you.In order to better understand how NRECA uses cookies, the following descriptions below account for the different types of cookies which may be utilized on our website.First party cookies are cookies set by the website you are visiting (e.g. cookies set by nreca.coop).
Session cookies are cookies that allow website operators to link the actions of a user during a browser session. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted once you close the browser.
Persistent cookies are cookies which remain on your device for the period of time specified in the cookie. Persistent cookies are activated each time that you visit the website that created that particular cookie.
To help serve you better, NRECA uses persistent, first-party cookies to receive and store certain types of information whenever you interact with our website through your computer or mobile device. This information helps us identify return visitors to enhance your user experience, to tailor the website to your preferences and track usage to understand what content is most useful to website visitors.
In certain situations you may elect to have a persistent cookie placed on your computer to remember your personal information for future visits. The “Remember Me” feature stores your personal information in a cookie on your computer so that you do not have to enter your personal information each time you use the site to contact your elected officials.
In addition, NRECA and third parties providing support services may use session cookies to allow information provided during your session to be saved until you decide to leave the webpage and close your browser.
You may update your “cookie” settings on your device at any time. The help function of your browser should contain instructions to allow you to set your device to accept all cookies, to notify you when a cookie is issued, or to not receive cookies at all.
If you use Internet Explorer, click here to obtain information on how to set your cookie preferences.
If you use Google Chrome, click here to obtain information on how to set your cookie preferences.
If you use Firefox, click here to obtain information on how to set your cookie preferences.
If you use Safari, click here to obtain information on how to set your cookie preferences.
Note that if you set your preferences so your device does not receive cookies, certain features of the NRECA website cannot be provided to you, and you may not be able to take full advantage of all the NRECA website content.