Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and improving our services.

How We Use Cookies

Gary Sign Painter uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential cookies that are necessary for our website to function properly
• Preference cookies that remember your settings and choices
• Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality cookies that enhance your user experience

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

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

• Authentication and session management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and performance
• Cookie consent management

Functionality Cookies

These cookies help us remember your preferences and provide enhanced features. They may include:

• Language preferences
• Region or location settings
• Accessibility preferences
• User interface customization

Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including:

• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Navigation patterns and user flow
• Browser and device information
• Referring websites and search terms

Note: We do not use third-party analytics services that track individual users across multiple websites.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed

Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

Our Cookie Settings

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies to be set
• Decline All: Only allow essential cookies
• Customize: Choose specific types of cookies to accept

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. However, some third-party services we use may set their own cookies:

• Google Fonts: For font loading and display
• Font Awesome: For icon display
• Bootstrap CDN: For framework functionality

Cookie Security and Privacy

We take cookie security seriously:

• Essential cookies contain no personally identifiable information
• We never store sensitive information in cookies
• Cookies are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections
• We do not sell cookie data to third parties

Cookie Retention

Different cookies are stored for different periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a specific period (typically 1-2 years)
• Essential cookies: Automatically deleted after 30 days

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this page
• Notify you through our website banner if changes are significant
• Maintain previous versions for reference

Contact Us About Cookies

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

Last updated: November 27, 2025