Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps improve your browsing experience and allows websites to provide personalized content and functionality.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are necessary for the website to work.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security and authentication cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This information helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies (if enabled)
  • Page view tracking
  • User behavior analysis

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples:

  • Language preferences
  • Form data retention
  • User interface customization

2.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

Currently, we do not use marketing or advertising cookies. If we implement such cookies in the future, we will update this policy and provide you with the option to opt-out.

3. Cookies We Use on Our Website

Based on our current website setup, we use the following cookies:

3.1 Website Platform Cookies

Our website is built using Next.js, which may set cookies for:

  • Session Management: To maintain your session while browsing
  • Performance: To optimize page loading and functionality

3.2 Google Analytics Cookies (If Enabled)

If Google Analytics is enabled on our website, it may set the following cookies:

  • _ga: Used to distinguish users (expires after 2 years)
  • _ga_[ID]: Used to persist session state (expires after 2 years)
  • _gid: Used to distinguish users (expires after 24 hours)
  • _gat: Used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)

Note: Google Analytics cookies are only set if you consent to analytics tracking. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by managing your cookie preferences.

3.3 Embedded Services Cookies

Our website may include embedded content or services that set their own cookies:

  • Maps Services: If we embed interactive maps (e.g., Google Maps), these services may set cookies for functionality
  • Form Services: Contact forms may use cookies to remember form data

4. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

4.1 Consent-Based Approach

We use a consent-based approach for cookies that are not strictly necessary. Before setting non-essential cookies, we will obtain your consent through a cookie banner or preference center.

4.2 GDPR Compliance

For visitors from the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements by:

  • Obtaining explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
  • Providing clear information about cookie purposes
  • Allowing you to withdraw consent at any time
  • Providing easy-to-use cookie management tools

4.3 CCPA Notice Requirements

For California residents, we provide notice about our cookie practices and honor "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" requests, even though we do not currently sell personal information collected through cookies.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to control or disable cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser
  • Delete existing cookies

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

5.2 Cookie Consent Tools

If we implement a cookie consent banner or preference center, you can use it to manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website.

5.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To opt-out of Google Analytics tracking, you can:

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms. However, you can control tracking through your browser settings and cookie preferences as described in Section 5.

If a standard for responding to DNT signals is established in the future, we will update this policy accordingly.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
  • Displaying a notice on our website if significant changes are made

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

8. Contact Information

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

Triumph Painters

Email: info@triumphpainters.com

Phone: 561-444-7998

Address: 16485 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160, USA

For more information about how we handle your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy.