1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, improve performance, and provide information to the site owner. Cookies may collect data such as:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• Pages you visit and actions you take
• Session duration
• Referring URL

Some cookies are essential for the site to function. Others are used for analytics and performance.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly.
They enable things like page navigation, secure areas, and basic site features.
You cannot disable these cookies through our cookie settings, but you can block them in your browser (which may break site functionality).

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies

We use tools such as website analytics to understand how visitors use our site.
These cookies help us measure:

• Which pages are visited
• How long visitors stay
• Navigation patterns
• Technical performance issues
  
  

Analytics data is aggregated and not used to identify you directly.

C. Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as:

• Language settings
• Display preferences
• Saved sessions (if applicable)

D. Advertising or Targeting Cookies (Include only if applicable)

If the website uses third-party advertising or remarketing tools, these cookies may track browsing behavior across different sites for targeted advertising.
If we use these tools, you will have the option to opt out.

3. How We Use Information Collected Through Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable the website to function securely
• Improve user experience
• Analyze performance and usage
• Detect and prevent security issues
• Personalize content
• Support marketing or outreach campaigns
  
  

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on this site may be placed by third-party service providers, such as:

• Web analytics platforms
• Video or media hosting services
• Social media platforms
• Website security or performance tools
  
  

These providers may collect your data according to their own privacy policies. Third-party cookies are only used for the purposes described above.

5. Your Choices and Controls

Under the Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act (MCDPA), if you are a Montana resident, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data collected about you
• Correct inaccuracies
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of data sharing, targeted advertising, or certain uses of personal data

You may submit a request or opt-out inquiry at: qcore@montana.edu

Cookie Preferences

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. If you block essential cookies, parts of the site may not function properly.

6. How to Withdraw Consent

If we rely on consent for non-essential cookies (such as analytics or advertising), you may withdraw that consent at any time through manual deletion in your browser settings

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices.
When we make updates, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or privacy requests related to cookies or personal data, you can contact us at:

MSU – QCORE
Email: qcore@montana.edu
Address: EngineWorks
2425 Technology Blvd
Bozeman, MT 59718