JamesBlindCare

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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how JamesBlindCare uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Types of Cookies

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
  • First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly
  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to improve your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

  • Remember your cookie preferences
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud
  • Enable basic website functionality
  • Remember form data during your session

📊 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

  • Track website traffic and user behavior
  • Identify popular pages and content
  • Measure website performance
  • Help us improve user experience

🎯 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

  • Show relevant ads based on your interests
  • Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
  • Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
  • Track conversions from advertisements

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand website usage and improve user experience.

Google Maps

Provides interactive maps and location services on our contact page.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept or decline.

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set cookies to expire when you close your browser

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

5. Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6. Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings or device privacy settings. The exact steps vary by device and browser.

Additional Mobile Options

  • Limit ad tracking in device privacy settings
  • Reset advertising identifiers
  • Use private/incognito browsing modes
  • Clear browser data regularly

7. Data Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Preference cookies: Stored for up to 1 year
  • Analytics cookies: Stored for up to 2 years
  • Marketing cookies: Stored for up to 1 year

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

JamesBlindCare

173 Patterson Lane

Phone: (828) 524-3788

Email: jessielloyd@jamesblindcare.com