Cookie Policy
Introduction
Welcome to the Seattle Plumbing Inspection website (hereafter referred to as ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent cookie policy in line with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR regulations. This policy explains our practices regarding cookies and how we use them to enhance your experience on our website.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They play a crucial role in maintaining user sessions, remembering preferences, and providing customized experiences during future visits. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their purpose and functionality.
Types of Cookies Used
We employ various types of cookies to optimize our website’s performance and enhance your browsing experience:
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Necessary Cookies: These essential cookies enable core functionalities such as user authentication, page navigation, and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, using certain features of our website would not be possible.
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Performance Cookies: We utilize performance cookies to collect information about how you interact with our site. This includes tracking page load times, error messages, and enabling optimization techniques to improve overall site speed and responsiveness. The data collected is anonymous and helps us provide a better user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your preferences, language settings, and other custom options. They ensure that personalized features, such as content recommendations, remain consistent during your visit.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use third-party targeting cookies to deliver personalized advertisements relevant to your interests. These cookies collect information about your browsing behavior on our site and other websites to serve tailored ads.
User Control and Management
You have the right to control and manage how cookies are used on your device:
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Opting Out: Most web browsers allow you to refuse or limit the use of cookies. You can adjust these settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may impact your user experience on our site.
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Cookie Deletion: You can also delete cookies already stored on your device by clearing your browser’s cache and cookie data.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include third-party services and components that use cookies to enhance their functionality. These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them for a comprehensive understanding of how they handle your data. Examples of such services include analytics platforms and advertising networks.
Consent and Settings
Your consent is essential before we store or access any cookie on your device. We provide clear and simple cookie banner notifications when you first visit our site, outlining the types of cookies used and their purpose. You can adjust your cookie settings at any time by accessing our website’s privacy preferences section.
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or relevant regulations. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy or your privacy, please reach out to us at: [email protected].