Cookies

Cookie Policy Overview

The Museum of Tolerance website, owned and operated by Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc., uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and support security functions. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help the site remember your preferences and improve navigation. The Simon Wiesenthal Center does not require opt-in consent for cookies under CCPA unless collecting data from minors, but it must provide clear notice and opt-out options for the sale or sharing of personal information.

Types of Cookies and Their Purposes

The website employs both session and persistent cookies for various functions:

• Necessary cookies: Enable core site functionality such as navigation and access to secure areas.
• Analytics cookies: Collect data on site usage to improve content and user experience.
• Functionality cookies: Monitor site performance and load times.
• Advertisement & Third-party cookies: Used by partners for social media integration and content embedding.

Personal information collected may include IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referral URLs. This data is used for statistical analysis, service improvement, and security monitoring.

User Rights and Opt-Out Mechanisms

Under CCPA, users have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information. The Simon Wiesenthal Center does not sell personal data collected via cookies, but nonetheless provides users with the option to export or delete data collected by such cookies at the following link: https://na1.hs-data-privacy.com/request/ClG-OoirwOg1rQE3vrpe8g.

Users can manage cookie preferences through browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality but will not restrict access to content.

Third-Party Disclosures and Data Security

The Simon Wiesenthal Center may share data with third-party service providers for analytics, email subscriptions, and website functionality. These include providers such as Google and Meta, whose privacy practices govern data usage once transferred. The Simon Wiesenthal Center implements security measures including SSL encryption, firewalls, and access controls to protect personal information.

Children's Privacy and Compliance

The site is not intended for children under 13. If personal information from a child is collected, verifiable parental consent is required before any data processing. The Simon Wiesenthal Center will delete such information upon request.

Policy Updates and Contact Information

In order to fully understand your rights, please read our privacy policy as well as our terms of use. The Simon Wiesenthal Center reserves the right at any time and without notice to change this privacy policy simply by posting such changes on our website. Any such change will be effective immediately upon posting. For questions about this policy or to exercise privacy rights, contact the Simon Wiesenthal Center at privacy@wiesenthal.com.