This Cookie Policy explains how Ethio American LLC ("Westarion," "we," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit westarion.org. This policy is separate from our Privacy Policy, which covers broader personal data handling. For California residents, cookie-related data processing is also addressed in our CCPA disclosures within the Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website server. They enable the site to recognize your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, maintain session state, and analyze how the site is used. Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for a defined period). Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage objects, which function comparably and are covered by this policy.
Cookies We Use
The table below describes the categories of cookies used on westarion.org, their purpose, and how long they persist.
| Category | Name / Pattern | Purpose | Duration | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | wst_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner does not re-appear on every page visit. | 12 months | Yes |
| Strictly Necessary | session_id | Maintains your authenticated session when logged into the platform. Deleted on browser close. | Session | Yes |
| Functional | wst_prefs | Remembers interface preferences such as language and display settings across visits. | 6 months | No |
| Analytics | _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics cookies used to collect anonymized information about how visitors interact with the website. No personally identifying data is collected. | 2 years / 1 year | No |
| Analytics | _gid | Google Analytics session identifier used to distinguish users. Expires after 24 hours. | 24 hours | No |
Your Choices
When you first visit westarion.org, a consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. You may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. Your selection is stored in the wst_consent cookie for 12 months.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will re-display the consent banner. You may also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers are available from the browser developer's support pages.
Rejecting analytics cookies does not affect your ability to use the website. Rejecting functional cookies may result in preferences not being saved between visits. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site operation and security.
Third-Party Cookies
Google Analytics operates under Google's privacy policy, available at policies.google.com. When analytics cookies are accepted, anonymized usage data is transmitted to Google's servers. We have enabled IP anonymization within our Google Analytics configuration. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking cookies on this website.
The Google Maps embed on our contact page may set cookies from Google's domain when loaded. These are controlled by Google's cookie policy. If you prefer not to load the map, you may disable third-party cookies in your browser.
Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit a "Do Not Track" signal to websites. Westarion acknowledges this signal. When a Do Not Track signal is detected, we limit data collection to strictly necessary cookies only and do not load analytics scripts.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change our cookie usage. Updates are posted to this page with a revised date. If you have previously consented and we add new cookie categories, a new consent prompt will appear.
Contact
Ethio American LLC (Westarion)
2645 Ludelle St, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Email: support@westarion.org