Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

How We Use Cookies

Ad Lane Carpentry uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. We use both first-party cookies (set by our website) and third-party cookies (set by external services we use).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They include:

• Session management cookies
• Security cookies to protect against fraud
• Cookie consent preference cookies
• Load balancing cookies for website performance

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Tracking page visits and user journeys
• Understanding which content is most popular
• Identifying technical issues and improvements
• Measuring website performance and speed

Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Tracking visits from advertising campaigns
• Building profiles for targeted advertising
• Personalizing content and offers
• Measuring conversion rates and ROI

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance website functionality and remember your preferences:

• Remembering your language and region settings
• Storing form data to improve user experience
• Customizing website features based on preferences
• Providing social media integration features

Third-Party Cookies

We may use services from third-party providers that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and integration features
• Marketing Platforms: For advertising and campaign tracking
• Communication Tools: For chat widgets and contact forms

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline different types of cookies. You can change these preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

Browser Settings

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

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Please note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security > Site Settings > Cookies and site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge

Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until their expiration date or manual deletion
• Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Various expiration periods depending on the service

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post updated versions on our website with a new effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: