1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how our website is used.
2. How We Use Cookies
Echo Beach Construction uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure our website functions properly
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To improve our website performance and user experience
- To provide personalized content and advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.
- Session cookies: Temporarily stored and deleted when you close your browser
- Security cookies: Help identify and prevent security risks
- Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and performance
- Performance cookies: Monitor website speed and functionality
- User behavior cookies: Analyze how users navigate our site
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad.
- Advertising cookies: Track visits across websites
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms
- Targeting cookies: Build a profile of your interests
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. These include:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service
- Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
- YouTube: Video embedding service
- Google Maps: Location and mapping services
These third parties may use cookies to track your activities across different websites. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- Essential cookies: Typically last for the duration of your session
- Analytics cookies: Usually expire after 2 years
- Marketing cookies: May last up to 2 years
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie settings
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Your Online Choices (European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance)
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- Contact forms may not work correctly
- Your preferences won't be remembered
- Website performance may be affected
- You may see less relevant content
8. Cookie Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect the information collected through cookies:
- Cookies are encrypted where appropriate
- We regularly review our cookie practices
- We limit access to cookie data
- We comply with applicable data protection laws
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting an updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Displaying a notice on our website
10. Contact Us About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
11. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:
- Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) - UK data protection authority
- All About Cookies - Independent information about cookies
- Your browser's help documentation