Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 5 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how The American Institute for Roman Culture (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on ancientromelive.org.
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. Your choices in that banner determine which cookies we may use during your session. You may update or withdraw consent at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function, improve performance, and provide insights into how users interact with content such as videos, interactive features, and learning materials.
Cookies may be:
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First-party cookies (set by ancientromelive.org)
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Third-party cookies (set by services we use, such as YouTube or Google)
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Session cookies (deleted when your browser closes)
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Persistent cookies (stored for longer periods)
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We may use the following types of cookies on ancientromelive.org:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the website to function. These support:
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Website security
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Core WordPress operations
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Cookie consent management
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Navigation and accessibility
These cookies cannot be disabled via our cookie banner.
b. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our educational content, including:
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Page and video engagement
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Site navigation patterns
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Technical performance (e.g., loading times)
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Popular topics or resources
These cookies only activate with your consent.
We may use:
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Google Analytics / GA4
c. Functionality Cookies
These improve your viewing experience on content-rich pages by remembering:
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Video playback settings
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Language or display preferences
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Form inputs (where relevant)
These cookies allow smoother access to embedded multimedia and course-related content.
d. Targeting / Advertising Cookies
We do not run advertising campaigns on ancientromelive.org.
However, some embedded third-party services—particularly YouTube—may set cookies to:
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Understand how videos are used
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Improve playback quality
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Deliver personalised or contextual content
These cookies activate only if you consent and interact with embedded content.
3. Third-Party Cookies
ancientromelive.org makes extensive use of multimedia and educational tools, which may set third-party cookies. While we choose trusted third parties, we do not control their cookie settings.
Services that may place cookies include:
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Google Analytics – visitor analytics
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YouTube – video embedding and playback
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Vimeo (if used) – embedded video delivery
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Mailchimp – newsletter signup or embedded forms
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Google Maps (if embedded) – visualising archaeological locations
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PayPal / Stripe (if used) – secure donations or payments
You may also encounter cookies from:
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External links to partner institutions
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Social media embeds or share buttons
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Interactive mapping or timeline tools
These cookies often activate only after you click “Play”, “Submit”, or interact with embedded content.
4. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Ensure ancientromelive.org functions correctly
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Improve stability and performance
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Understand how visitors engage with video content and educational resources
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Support interactive features
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Remember your cookie preferences
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Improve usability and accessibility
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Facilitate secure donation or payment flows
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Deliver multimedia assets such as HD videos, maps, or timelines
We do not use cookies to sell personal information or target individuals with advertising.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage cookies in two ways:
a. Through Our Website Cookie Banner
On your first visit, you can choose to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Customise cookie categories
You can change your preferences at any time through the Cookie Settings link in the footer or banner.
b. Through Your Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies.
Instructions for popular browsers:
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Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
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Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
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Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge
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Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Important notes:
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Blocking cookies may affect how videos and interactive tools function
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Choices apply only to the browser/device you use
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You may need to adjust settings across all devices
More information:
6. Cookies Used on ancientromelive.org
We may use cookies related to:
Website functionality and security (strictly necessary)
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WordPress core cookies
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Cookie consent manager cookies
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Security or firewall tools
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Login/session functionality (if contributor/admin accounts are used)
Analytics (consent-based)
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Google Analytics / GA4
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Google Tag Manager (if deployed)
Functionality cookies
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YouTube embedded video cookies
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Vimeo embedded video cookies (if used)
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Form preference cookies
Marketing / signup tools
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Mailchimp cookies for newsletter forms
Payment and donations
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PayPal, Stripe, or Shopify checkout cookies (only if used on the site)
A more precise list can be generated if you provide a list of active WordPress plugins or embeds.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect:
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Website changes
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New technologies or features
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Legal or regulatory updates
Any updates will appear here with a revised “Last updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies on ancientromelive.org:
The American Institute for Roman Culture
Via F. Crispi, 90, Int. 5, 00187 Rome (RM), Italy
Email: contact@romanculture.org
Phone: +1 239-784-5197
