Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 8, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionality.

2. How We Use Cookies

Joe's Welding And Machine Company uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly:

• Session Management: Maintain your session while you navigate our website
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Load Balancing: Distribute website traffic across servers
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms
• User Preferences: Store your display and accessibility preferences
• Language Settings: Remember your preferred language
• Contact Preferences: Store your communication preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Page Views: Track which pages are most popular
• User Journey: Understand how users navigate our site
• Performance: Monitor website speed and functionality
• Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Content Personalization: Customize content based on your interests
• Service Recommendations: Suggest relevant welding services
• Social Media Integration: Enable social media sharing features
• Targeted Advertising: Show relevant ads on other websites

3. Third-Party Cookies

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

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.

Google Maps

Our contact page includes Google Maps, which may set cookies to provide mapping functionality.

Social Media Platforms

If you share our content on social media platforms, those platforms may set cookies when you interact with our content.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

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

• Accept All: Allow all cookies
• Block All: Block all cookies
• Block Third-Party: Allow first-party cookies but block third-party cookies
• Custom Settings: Choose specific cookies to accept or block

Our Cookie Banner

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

• Accept all cookies
• Decline all cookies
• Customize your preferences by category
• Change your preferences at any time

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality:

• Essential Cookies: Core website features may not work
• Functional Cookies: You may need to re-enter information
• Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve our website
• Marketing Cookies: Less relevant content and advertising

6. Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website after the cookie banner appears, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us directly.

7. Data Retention

Different cookies are stored for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
• Marketing Cookies: Typically stored for up to 2 years
• Analytics Cookies: Usually stored for 13-26 months

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

9. Contact Information

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

• Phone: (417) 581-9445
• Email: harperortega@joeweldmaco.com
• Address: 1724 Rockhill Rd, Ozark, MO 65721-7351

10. Legal Basis for Processing

Our use of cookies is based on:

• Legitimate Interest: Essential and functional cookies
• Consent: Analytics and marketing cookies
• Legal Obligations: Security and compliance cookies

Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us directly.