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Cookie Policy

Version: June 9, 2025

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Art of Weather Instruments Foundation (AWIF) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

We are a non-profit foundation registered in the Netherlands (Stichting Art of Weather Instruments).

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us ensure the website functions correctly, improve performance, and provide additional functionality such as secure donations.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

Categories of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly necessary cookies

   These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

   Name	Service	Description	Expiration
   __Host-next-auth.csrf-token	NextAuth.js	CSRF protection token for secure authentication.	Session
   __Secure-next-auth.callback-url	NextAuth.js	Callback URL for authentication redirects.	Session
   cc_cookie	Cookie Consent	Stores your cookie preferences and consent choices.	1 year
   geo_country	Geolocation	Stores your country code (e.g., "DE", "US") to determine if cookie consent is required for EU users.	1 day

2. Performance and Analytics cookies

   These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, so we can improve its performance.

   Name	Service	Description	Expiration
   _ga	Google Analytics	Cookie set by Google Analytics for tracking website usage.	2 years
   _gid	Google Analytics	Cookie set by Google Analytics for tracking website usage	24 hours

3. Functional cookies

   These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, especially in connection with secure donations via PayPal.

   Name	Service	Description	Expiration
   cookie_prefs	PayPal	Stores user cookie preferences for PayPal services.	1 year
   cookie_check	PayPal	Verifies that cookies are enabled in the browser.	Session
   d_id	PayPal	Device identifier for fraud prevention and security.	1 year
   datadome	PayPal	Bot protection and security monitoring.	1 year
   ddall	PayPal	DataDome security and bot detection configuration.	1 year
   enforce_policy	PayPal	GDPR compliance and privacy policy enforcement.	1 year
   fn_dt	PayPal	Function timestamp for session tracking.	Session
   l7_az	PayPal	Load balancer availability zone identifier.	Session
   LANG	PayPal	User language preference for localization.	1 year
   nsid	PayPal	Session identifier for maintaining user session.	Session
   rssk	PayPal	Risk assessment session key for fraud prevention.	1 year
   tcs	PayPal	Terms and conditions acceptance tracking.	Session
   TLTDID/TLTSID	PayPal	Transaction and session identifiers for payment processing.	Session / 1 year
   ts/ts_c/tsrce	PayPal	Timestamp cookies for session synchronization.	1 year
   x-pp-s	PayPal	PayPal session token for secure payment processing.	Session