Cookie Policy
Last Updated: September 11, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Empower2 Productions, LLC (“Empower2 Productions,” “we,” “us” or “our”), the producer of the Miss Indiana USA® and Miss Indiana Teen USA® pageants, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit missindianausa.com and its related pages (collectively, the “Website”).
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our [Privacy Policy].
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites operate, remember visitor preferences, understand how visitors use the website and, where applicable, provide relevant content or advertising.
We may also use similar technologies, including pixels, tags, software development kits and local storage. In this policy, we refer to these technologies collectively as “cookies.”
Types of Cookies We May Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to operate properly. They may support functions such as:
Website security and fraud prevention
Page navigation
Form submissions
Payment or registration processes
Session management
Remembering your cookie preferences
Because these cookies are required for essential Website functions, they generally cannot be disabled through our cookie-preference tool. You may be able to block them through your browser, but portions of the Website may not function properly.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website. They may collect information about:
The pages visitors view
How visitors arrive at the Website
The amount of time spent on particular pages
Links and Website features visitors use
Technical errors or performance issues
General Website traffic and usage patterns
We use this information to evaluate Website performance and improve its content, navigation and functionality. Where required by applicable law, these cookies will be activated only after you provide consent.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They may support embedded content, remember preferences or help provide services offered through third-party platforms.
If you disable these cookies, some Website features may not function as intended.
Advertising and Marketing Cookies
We may use advertising or marketing cookies to:
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Understand how visitors respond to promotions
Limit how frequently an advertisement is displayed
Create audiences for relevant advertising
Provide content or advertising based on visitor interests
These cookies may be placed by Empower2 Productions or by third-party advertising and social-media providers. Where required by applicable law, these cookies will not be activated unless you provide consent.
Third-Party Services
Some Website features may be provided by third parties that use their own cookies or similar technologies. Depending on the features currently enabled on the Website, these providers may include:
Website hosting and security providers
Website analytics providers
Online application and contact-form providers
Email communication providers
Payment, registration and ticketing providers
Embedded video or media providers
Social-media platforms
Advertising and marketing providers
Scheduling or appointment providers
Third-party providers control the cookies they place and process information according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of third-party services you access through the Website.
Information Collected Through Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies may collect information such as:
Internet Protocol address
Browser and device type
Operating system
General geographic location
Referring and exit pages
Pages viewed
Features and links used
Dates and times of Website visits
Website interactions and navigation activity
Advertising or campaign information
Cookie and device identifiers
Some of this information may be considered personal information under applicable privacy laws.
Your Cookie Choices
When available, the cookie banner allows you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject optional cookies
Review and manage cookie categories
Strictly necessary cookies may remain active because they are required for the Website to function.
You may review or change your selections at any time by using the Cookie Preferences link in the Website footer.
You may also configure your browser to block, limit or delete cookies. Browser settings vary, so consult your browser’s help section for instructions. Blocking cookies may affect the operation or availability of certain Website features.
For general information about managing cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
If Google Analytics is active on the Website, you may also use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Privacy Preference Signals
Some browsers and extensions allow users to send privacy preference signals, such as Global Privacy Control.
Where required by applicable law and supported by our Website technology, we will process recognized privacy preference signals as requests to opt out of applicable tracking, targeted advertising or data sharing.
Children’s Privacy
The Website is intended for contestants, prospective contestants, parents, guardians, sponsors, volunteers, pageant supporters and members of the general public. It is not directed to children under 13.
We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
A parent or legal guardian who believes that a child under 13 has submitted personal information through the Website should contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our Website, technology, business practices or legal requirements.
When changes are made, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. When appropriate, material changes may also be communicated through a notice on the Website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Empower2 Productions, LLC
Producer of the Miss Indiana USA® and Miss Indiana Teen USA® Pageants
Email: empower2productions@gmail.com
Website: www.missindianausa.com