Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 1, 2026

At The Fin Whale Eclipse Project, we believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy applies to our website and explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or the hard drive of your computer or mobile device when you visit a webpage. They help the website recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience, ensure our store functions correctly, and understand how visitors interact with our content. Specifically, we use them for:

Essential Functionality: To keep track of your shopping cart and process orders.
Analytics: To see how many people are counting down to the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse with us and which blog posts are most popular.
Logistics & Fulfillment: Our partner, Octopia, may use cookies to ensure accurate shipping calculations and order tracking for your ISO 12312-2:2015(E) certified glasses.
Social Media: To allow you to easily follow or share our project on Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Purpose
Necessary	Essential for you to browse the site and use features like the “Buy Now” checkout.
Performance	Collects anonymous information about how you use the site (e.g., Google Analytics) so we can improve the user experience.
Functional	Remembers choices you make, such as your region or currency, to provide a personalized experience.
Targeting/Social	Used to track the effectiveness of our conservation awareness campaigns and social media integrations.

4. Your Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information or items in your cart.

5. Conservation & Privacy

While we are dedicated to protecting the North Atlantic fin whale and its habitat, we are equally dedicated to protecting your data. Any data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. Please check back regularly to stay informed.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through our website or via our social media channels.

The Total Solar Eclipse August 12, 2026

The 2026 eclipse will sweep across the North Atlantic Ocean, first touching land in Greenland, crossing over Iceland and Spain, and passing near the Balearic Islands before moving across the Mediterranean Sea.