Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Appliance Guys, Inc. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding cookie usage when you visit our website at applianceguys.biz.

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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Analyze how visitors use our website
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide personalized content and advertising

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to authenticated areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Strictly necessary cookies do not collect any personal information and are only used for the purposes stated above.

2.2 Analytics/Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors to our website and see how visitors move around when using it. This helps us improve the way our website works by understanding which pages are most and least popular and how visitors navigate our content.

Information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous. We use Google Analytics to collect this information.

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. These cookies help us deliver personalized advertisements based on your interests and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Marketing cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.

2.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference, region, or display settings. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Functional cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites.

3. Cookies We Use

The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use on our website:

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third-party cookies we use include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, including:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• How you arrived at our website
• What you click on while using our website

For more information about how Google uses cookies, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Other Third-Party Services

We may use other third-party services that set cookies, including:

• Form submission services (FormSubmit)
• Content delivery networks
• Analytics and performance monitoring tools

These services may collect information about your visit to our website and use that information for their own purposes.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Below are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy and security"
4. Click "Cookies and other site data"
5. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu button (three horizontal lines)
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Privacy & Security"
4. Under "Cookies and Site Data", choose your preferences

Safari

1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar
2. Select "Preferences" or "Settings"
3. Click the "Privacy" tab
4. Under "Cookies and website data", choose your preferences

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three dots menu in the top-right corner
2. Select "Settings"
3. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
4. Click "Cookies and site data"
5. Choose your preferred cookie settings

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of Google Analytics cookies by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note the following:

• Essential website functions will still work, but some features may be limited
• You will need to re-accept or decline cookies each time you visit our website
• Your preferences (such as language or theme) will not be remembered
• We will not be able to measure website traffic and improve our services
• Some forms and interactive features may not function properly

Our website will still work with cookies disabled, but you may experience a less personalized browsing experience.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• We may display a notification on our website informing you of significant changes
• Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy
• We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices

8. Contact Information

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