Cookie Policy

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 and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by our website) or "third-party" (set by other websites).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Website Function: To enable basic website functionality and security
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
• Communication: To remember your cookie preferences and consent choices

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Session cookies: Enable you to navigate through our website and use its features
• Load balancing cookies: Distribute website traffic across our servers
• Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us:

• Count the number of visitors to our website
• Understand which pages are most popular
• See how visitors move around our website
• Identify technical issues and improve website performance
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts

We use analytics services that may set their own cookies. These services help us improve our website and better serve our customers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain content from third-party services that may set their own cookies. These may include:

• Google Maps: For displaying location information and service area maps
• Social Media Platforms: If we embed social media content or sharing buttons
• Analytics Providers: For website traffic analysis and performance monitoring

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information about their cookie practices.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser
• Set up notifications when cookies are being set

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:

• Essential cookies: Disabling these may prevent our website from functioning properly
• Analytics cookies: Disabling these won't affect website functionality but will prevent us from improving our services based on usage data
• Preference cookies: Disabling these may require you to re-enter preferences each time you visit

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
• Analytics cookies: Usually retained for 1-2 years to provide meaningful data analysis

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and notify you through our website or other appropriate means.

9. Contact Information

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

10. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our:

• Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
• Terms of Service - The terms governing your use of our website and services