Last updated: October 9, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how San Benito County Water District (the “District,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites (the “Site”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how cookies are used.

1.  What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as user preferences, login status, or accessibility settings.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies – generally temporary and designed to expire when the browser session ends; browser settings may restore a session.
  • Persistent Cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until
  • First-Party Cookies – set directly by our
  • Third-Party Cookies – set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, such as a provider of an embedded service.

2.  Why Do We Use Cookies?

Depending on the features in use, cookies and similar technologies may serve the following purposes:

  1. Essential Cookies
    • Required for the Site to function
    • Examples: maintaining secure logins, session management, load
  2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
    • Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve its structure, navigation, and
    • Examples: page usage statistics, error
  3. Functionality Cookies
    • Remember your preferences, such as text size, language, or accessibility

3.  What Cookies Do We Use?

Cookies and similar technologies used by website services may perform the following functions:

  • Session ID Cookies – maintain your session while navigating the
  • Analytics Cookies – measure site traffic and visitor interactions. Depending on the service and configuration, analytics may process cookie or device identifiers and usage information that may identify or be linked to a visitor or device.
  • Accessibility/Preference Cookies – remember settings like font size or high-contrast

We do not use cookies for advertising, tracking across unrelated websites, or commercial profiling.

4.  Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Browser Settings – Most browsers allow you to block or delete These settings may need to be adjusted separately for each browser and device.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. If you have difficulty accessing District information or services, contact us for assistance.

See our Privacy Policy for information about automatic data collection, sharing, public-records disclosure, and retention.

5.  Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

6.  Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

San Benito County Water District
Email: bmauro@sbcwd.ca.gov
Phone: (831) 637-8218
Address: 30 Mansfield Road, Hollister, CA 95023