Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Last updated: September 2025

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our websites. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our services.

We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage that serve similar purposes to cookies.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our websites to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Security and authentication
  • Remembering your cookie preferences
  • Load balancing and performance optimization
  • Basic website functionality

These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our websites by collecting anonymous information about:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How visitors navigate through our website
  • Which links are clicked
  • General demographic information
  • Technical information about devices and browsers

This information is aggregated and anonymous - we can't identify individual users.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences:

  • Your preferred language or region
  • Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
  • Font size and accessibility settings
  • Form data to improve usability

Third-Party Cookies

We may use services from trusted third parties that set their own cookies:

  • Analytics services to understand website usage
  • Content delivery networks to improve loading speeds
  • Email services for newsletter functionality
  • Security services to protect against fraud

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while you navigate our website.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you delete them. They remember your preferences between visits.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on our websites. Here are your options:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our websites and limit your access to some features.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may set cookies when you visit our websites. These services help us provide better functionality and understand how our websites are used.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

If you prefer to opt out of third-party tracking, many services offer opt-out mechanisms, and you can also use browser settings or privacy tools to block third-party cookies.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you prefer not to be tracked. Currently, there's no industry standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals.

We respect your privacy choices and encourage you to use browser settings and cookie controls to manage your privacy preferences.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons.

When we make changes, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or via email.

More Information

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

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, you can learn more at these resources:

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@arbourne.net

General inquiries: josh@arbourne.net