Cookie Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies are not programs, and they cannot execute code or access other information on your computer. They are simply data. However, they can be used to track your browsing activity across different websites, which raises privacy concerns. This Cookie Policy explains how The Anne Frank Legacy Museum uses cookies and how you can manage them to protect your privacy.

At The Anne Frank Legacy Museum, we are committed to transparency and respecting your privacy. We understand the importance of being clear about how we collect and use data, including through the use of cookies. This policy provides detailed information about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

How We Use Cookies

The Anne Frank Legacy Museum uses cookies for several purposes, primarily to improve your experience on our website. These purposes include:

• Essential Functionality: Some cookies are essential for the basic operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site, use its features, and access secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services you have asked for, like booking tickets, cannot be provided.
• Performance and Analytics: We use cookies to analyze how visitors use our website. This helps us to understand what works well, what doesn't, and how we can improve the site for all users. For example, we may use cookies to track which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay on the site, and whether they encounter any errors. This information is used to make our website more efficient and user-friendly.
• Personalization: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and personalize your experience on our website. For instance, we may use cookies to remember your language preference or to show you content that is relevant to your interests. This helps to make your visit more enjoyable and efficient.
• Marketing: We may use cookies to track your browsing activity and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. This is known as targeted advertising. We only do this with your explicit consent. You can always opt-out of targeted advertising by adjusting your cookie settings.

We are committed to using cookies responsibly and ethically. We do not use cookies to collect personal information without your knowledge or consent. We also do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit permission.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies on The Anne Frank Legacy Museum website, each serving a specific purpose:

• Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session and remember your actions during a single visit to our website.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
• First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by The Anne Frank Legacy Museum website itself. We use them to control and customize your experience on our site.
• Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by third-party websites or services. They may be used to track your browsing activity across different websites and provide targeted advertising or analytics. We carefully select our third-party partners to ensure that they respect your privacy and comply with all applicable data protection laws. Examples of third-party cookies we may use include those from Google Analytics and social media platforms.

Below is a table summarizing the main cookies we use, their purpose, and their duration:

Third-Party Cookies

As mentioned above, The Anne Frank Legacy Museum website may use third-party cookies. These cookies are set by domains other than our website. We use these cookies for various purposes, including analytics, advertising, and social media integration. We only work with reputable third-party providers who adhere to strict privacy standards. It's important to be aware of the types of third-party cookies used on our site and how they may affect your privacy.

Here are some examples of third-party cookies you might encounter on our website:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. This helps us to understand what works well, what doesn't, and how we can improve the site for all users. Google Analytics sets cookies to track your session, identify you as a unique user, and measure your interactions with our website.
• Social Media Platforms: We may integrate social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram into our website. These platforms may set cookies to track your browsing activity and personalize your experience. If you are logged into a social media platform while visiting our website, these cookies may be associated with your account.
• Advertising Partners: We may work with advertising partners to show you relevant advertisements on other websites. These partners may set cookies to track your browsing activity and target ads based on your interests. We only do this with your explicit consent.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers to learn more about their data collection practices and how they use cookies. You can also use browser settings and opt-out tools to control third-party cookies.

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or by using opt-out tools provided by third-party providers. Here are some ways to control cookies:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete cookies that have already been set. However, blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features on our website or other websites. Consult your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies.
• Opt-Out Tools: Many third-party providers offer opt-out tools that allow you to prevent them from tracking your browsing activity. For example, Google Analytics provides an opt-out browser add-on that you can install to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to websites. You can also use advertising industry opt-out tools to prevent targeted advertising.
• Cookie Consent Management Platform: The Anne Frank Legacy Museum website uses a cookie consent management platform to allow you to manage your cookie preferences. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that explains how we use cookies and provides you with options to accept or reject different types of cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not work as intended, and you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit. However, we believe that it is important to give you control over your privacy and allow you to manage cookies in a way that is comfortable for you.

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at info@TheAnneFrankLegacyMuseum.org. We are always happy to provide more information and address your concerns.

Policy last updated on October 26, 2023, by Dr. Liesbeth de Vries, Data Protection Officer, The Anne Frank Legacy Foundation.