Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 15, 2020

This cookie policy (“Cookie Policy”) describes the cookies and other technologies used on this website (the “site”) by Morris Communications Company, LLC, and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively, “Morris”, “we”, “us” or “our”).

We have created this Cookie Policy to explain why we use cookies and your rights to control our use of them. This Cookie Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy.

By using the site, you consent to the practices described in this Cookie Policy and the Privacy Policy and to the updates to these policies posted here from time to time.

Please note that if you are based in the European Economic Area, when you first visit the site you will be asked to consent to the use of certain cookies and other technologies on the site in accordance with this Cookie Policy, and if you accept, we will store them on your device. You may change your preferences at any time. Certain cookies that are necessary for the operation of the site do not require your consent (see below in the “Necessary Cookies” Section).

What is a “Cookie”?

A cookie is a piece of information sent to your browser from a website and stored on your computer’s hard drive. Cookies enable a website like ours recognize repeat users and allow a website to track web usage behavior. Cookies work by assigning a number to the user that has no meaning outside of the assigning website.

Different Cookies

Cookies can be stored on your computer for different periods of time. “Session cookies” only last for as long as the browser session and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. “Persistent cookies” cookies survive after your browser is closed until a defined expiration date set in the cookie (as determined by the party placing it), and help recognize your computer when you open your browser and browse the internet again.

First party cookies are placed on a website directly by the owner of the site. Third party cookies are placed on a website by third party providers (for example, by companies that provide advertising tracking or web analytics services) and by advertisers on the website.  We use both first-party cookies as well as third-party cookies, as described below.

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms.

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Other Cookies Used

We use performance cookies, which allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor the site’s performance.

We also use functional cookies, which enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.  If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Changes to Cookies and this Cookie Policy

Our use of cookies may change from time to time. When they do, we will amend this Cookie Policy by issuing an amended version with a new “Last Updated” date.

Controlling Cookies Through Browser Settings

On most web browsers, you will find a “help” section on the toolbar. Please refer to this section for information on how to receive a notification when you are receiving a new cookie and how to turn cookies off.

Mobile Devices

If you access the site on your mobile device, you may not be able to control tracking technologies through the settings. You should check your mobile device’s settings to determine whether you can control cookies through your mobile device.

Opting Out of Targeted Advertising

Targeted advertising is advertising that is personalized for you based on cookies that track your interests and behavior on websites. Several advertising industry associations offer consumers the ability to opt-out from online targeted advertising conducted by all of their member advertisers. If you would like to find out more information, please visit the websites listed below and follow the opt-out instructions there if you wish to opt-out:

The Network Advertising Initiative’s online resources at http://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1

The Digital Advertising Alliance’s consumer choice website at http://optout.aboutads.info

If you are located in the European Economic Area, visit the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance’s Your Online Choices opt-out tool here: www.youronlinechoices.eu

If you are a California resident and to the extent our use of cookies qualifies as selling personal information under the CCPA, you can opt out of that sale by contacting us as indicated below.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or to manage your choices with respect to cookies, you may contact us using the information below:

By E-mail: [email protected]

By Phone: 800-680-4035

By Mail: Morris Privacy Team – Customer Service, 725 Broad Street, Augusta GA 30901

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