Cookie Policy
Last updated: 01.23.2026
This Cookie Policy explains how PFLAG San Francisco (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, pflagsf.org, and describes your rights and choices under California law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, understand how visitors use the site, and—when permitted—support advertising and analytics efforts.
Some cookies are essential to the operation of our website, while others are optional and used for analytics or advertising.
Categories of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always On)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function securely and cannot be disabled through cookie preferences.
| Provider | Name | Purpose | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare | __cf_bm | Helps protect our website from bots and malicious traffic. | .pflagsf.org |
| Cloudflare | cf_clearance | It is essential for supporting a website’s security features and in providing protection against malicious visitors. | .pflagsf.org |
These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing or tracking purposes.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance, accessibility, and content.
| Provider | Name | Purpose | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga | Assigns a unique identifier to track website usage data such as visits and sessions. | .pflagsf.org |
| Google Analytics | _ga_# | Used to distinguish individual users and analyze aggregated site traffic. | .pflagsf.org |
Analytics data is collected in an aggregated and anonymized form and is used solely to understand website usage trends.
Advertising Cookies
Advertising cookies help us understand the effectiveness of our outreach and promotions. These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners.
| Provider | Name | Purpose | Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Ads | _gcl_au | Helps measure advertising performance across websites. | .pflagsf.org |
| Google AdSense | _gcl_ls | Tracks user interaction to generate advertising performance data. | .pflagsf.org |
| DoubleClick | test_cookie | Tests whether a user’s browser supports cookies. | .doubleclick.net |
| Meta | _fbp | A cookie set by the Meta Pixel on websites to track user visits and activities across different sites, primarily for marketing, ad retargeting, and measuring ad effectiveness | .pflagsf.org |
We do not sell personal information. However, under California law, some advertising cookies may be considered a “sharing” of data for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request access to personal information we may hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
- Opt out of the sharing of personal information for targeted advertising
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information (if applicable)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You may manage or disable non-essential cookies through:
- Your browser settings
- Our cookie preference banner (if enabled)
Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them directly:
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your privacy rights, please contact us:
PFLAG San Francisco
Email: support@pflagsf.org
Website: https://pflagsf.org