Cookie Policy
Introduction
Welcome to Ground Level Deck! We’re passionate about providing an engaging experience for our users, and cookies play an essential role in achieving that. This Cookie Policy outlines our practices regarding the use of cookies on our website, ensuring transparency and user control.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, enabling certain features, and delivering targeted content. Cookies make interactions with websites more efficient and personalized for users.
Types of Cookies Used
Our website utilizes different types of cookies to enhance your experience:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our site. They allow you to navigate through pages, post comments, and access user accounts securely. Without these cookies, certain features may not work properly.
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Performance Cookies: We use performance cookies to monitor website performance and optimize user experience. They collect information about how you interact with our site, including the pages you visit most frequently. This data helps us improve site performance and ensure a smooth browsing experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable additional features and personalize your experience on our website. For example, they remember language preferences, allow sharing content on social media platforms, or enable video playback functionality.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior. They track your online activities across websites and collect data to deliver relevant marketing content.
User Control and Management
You have control over how cookies are used on our website:
- Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through browser preferences or options. You can set your browser to accept all cookies, reject them, or notify you when a cookie is issued.
- Our website provides a simple way to opt-out of certain types of cookies through browser settings or by adjusting your preferences on our Cookie Consent banner.
- You can also delete cookies stored in your browser’s memory at any time.
Third-Party Cookies
Ground Level Deck may use third-party cookies for various purposes, including analytics and advertising:
- Analytics: We engage with reputable analytics providers who assist us in understanding how our website is used. These services collect aggregated data about your visits to help improve our site’s content and structure.
- Advertising: Advertising networks might set cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing history. You can opt-out of some ad personalization through their respective privacy policies.
Consent and Settings
We respect your right to choose how cookies are used on our website. By continuing to use Ground Level Deck, you consent to the placement of necessary, performance, and functionality cookies. For targeted/advertising cookies, we will seek your explicit consent before setting them.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through browser settings or by clicking the ‘Cookie Settings’ link in our website footer. Our Cookie Consent banner will appear upon your first visit, allowing you to make these choices.
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or relevant laws. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024. We encourage you to review it periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or your cookie preferences, please contact us at: [email protected].