Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 6, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• Session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser

2. How We Use Cookies

PLUMBING LLC uses cookies on our website affordableplumbing.store for the following purposes:

• To ensure the website functions properly
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To understand how visitors use our website
• To improve our website and services
• To provide relevant content

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookieConsent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year
session_id	Maintains your session on the website	Session

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
preferences	Remembers your display preferences	1 year

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics - throttles request rate	1 minute

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

4.1 Google Maps

We use Google Maps to display our business location on the Contact page. Google may set cookies when you interact with the map. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

4.2 FormSubmit

We use FormSubmit to process our contact and quote request forms. FormSubmit may set cookies as part of their service. For more information, see FormSubmit's Privacy Policy.

4.3 Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

5. How to Manage Cookies

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Accept all cookies (essential, functional, and analytics)
• Reject All: Reject all non-essential cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
• Customize: Choose which types of cookies you want to accept

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

To manage cookies in your browser, check the browser's help documentation:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5.3 Opt-Out Browser Extensions

You can also use browser extensions to manage cookies and tracking, such as:

• Ghostery
• Privacy Badger
• uBlock Origin

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Essential cookies disabled: The website may not function at all
• Functional cookies disabled: Some features may not work as expected
• Analytics cookies disabled: We will not be able to improve our website based on usage data

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

9. Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

Manage Cookie Preferences