Cookie Policy
Introduction
Welcome to Deck Planning! We’re thrilled you’re here, exploring the world of deck design and planning. This Cookie Policy outlines our practices regarding cookies and similar technologies used on our website (https://deck-planning.alertblitz.com). Your privacy is important to us, so we want to ensure transparency about how we handle your data.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, enabling certain features, and enhancing your overall browsing experience. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their functionality.
Types of Cookies Used
We use both first-party and third-party cookies to make our website more useful and personalized for you:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our website, ensuring that core features work properly. They allow us to remember your login credentials, maintain your session, and provide secure access.
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Performance Cookies: We employ these cookies to gather information about how visitors interact with our site, including page views, load times, and performance metrics. This helps us optimize the website’s performance and user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These enable certain non-essential features and personalize your experience on our website. For instance, they remember your language preferences, display relevant content, or allow you to add items to a wishlist.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We use these cookies for online advertising purposes, including personalized ads based on browsing behavior, interests, and demographics. They may be used by us or third-party advertisers to track visitors across multiple websites.
User Control and Management
You have the right to manage and control your cookie preferences. Here’s how:
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Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, adjust privacy settings, or delete cookies already stored on your device. The methods vary depending on your browser type, so check the specific instructions for your browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
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Opt-Out Tools: We provide a simple opt-out mechanism for some of our cookies. You can find these settings within your browser or use third-party tools that block tracking scripts and cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include links to external services and third-party websites, which might set their own cookies. These third parties have their privacy policies and cookie usage guidelines. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how your data is handled. Examples of such third parties include analytics providers, advertising networks, and social media platforms that offer sharing capabilities.
Consent and Preferences
Your consent for using cookies is required for certain types, especially those related to performance, functionality, and targeting. We provide clear opt-in mechanisms when collecting this consent. You can manage your preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us directly at [email protected].
Updates and Changes
We periodically update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised, which is on January 1, 2024. We encourage you to review it regularly for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences, please reach out to us: [email protected].