Last Updated: December 1, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Chimney Sweeps Gutter Clean uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to visit the site again and make the site more useful to you.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons:
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how you use our website
- To improve our website functionality and user experience
- To analyze website traffic and performance
- To remember your cookie consent preferences
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Session cookies: Remember your actions during a single browsing session
- Security cookies: Help protect against fraudulent activity
- Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences
- Form data: Temporarily store information you enter in contact forms
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage statistics anonymously
- Page views: Counts which pages are visited most frequently
- User behavior: Tracks how users navigate through our site
- Error tracking: Helps us identify and fix technical issues
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- Language preferences: Remember your preferred language
- Location settings: Remember your general location for service area display
- Display preferences: Remember accessibility settings or display options
- Contact preferences: Pre-fill contact forms with previous information
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and usage analysis
- Google Maps: Interactive maps and location services
- Google Fonts: Font loading and display optimization
Other Third-Party Services
- Payment processors: Secure payment processing for services
- Communication tools: Contact forms and messaging systems
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our website.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them:
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
- Consent cookies: Up to 1 year
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is remembered for future visits.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies: Prevent all cookies from being stored
- Delete existing cookies: Remove cookies already on your device
- Third-party cookie control: Block cookies from other websites
- Cookie notifications: Get alerted when sites want to store cookies
Browser Cookie Controls
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Contact forms may not remember previous information
- We cannot remember your preferences between visits
- Some interactive features may not work properly
- We cannot analyze website performance to make improvements
- Maps and location services may be limited
Your Rights Regarding Cookies
You have several rights regarding cookies:
- Right to refuse: You can decline non-essential cookies
- Right to withdraw consent: Change your mind about cookies at any time
- Right to information: Ask us about the cookies we use
- Right to deletion: Request removal of cookie data we've collected
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or want to exercise your rights:
Subject Line:
"Cookie Policy Question" for faster response
Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're necessary for the website to function.
Current Cookie Settings
Essential Cookies
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Functional Cookies
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