Cookie Policy

How we use cookies to improve your browsing experience

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.

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