Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Carson Walker ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://carsonwalkerconstruction.com (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember if you've been to the website before. Cookies are a very common web technology; most websites use cookies and have done so for years. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Site:
- Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse the Site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the Site. These cookies cannot be turned off.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve the way our Site works.
4. Specific Cookies and Scripts We Use
The table below provides information about the cookies and scripts detected on our website:
| Type | Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | PHPSESSID | Preserves user session state across page requests | Session |
| Necessary | wordpress_test_cookie | Used to check if cookies are enabled | Session |
| Necessary | wordpress_logged_in | Indicates when you are logged in | Session |
| Necessary | cookie_notice_accepted | Stores whether you have accepted the cookie notice | 1 month |
| Functional | user_preferences | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
| Analytics | _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years |
| Analytics | _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours |
| Analytics | _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| Analytics | _ga_X123456789 | Persistent cookie used by Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
5. Scripts and Technologies
Our website uses the following scripts and technologies that may set or access cookies:
- WordPress: Content Management System
- jQuery: JavaScript library
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service offered by Google
6. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Site and deliver advertisements on and through the Site.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the Site. You can read more about how Google uses your Personal Information here: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/. You can also opt-out of Google Analytics here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
7. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information.
To manage your cookie preferences through your browser:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471
- Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
8. GDPR and Cookies
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), users in the European Economic Area have the right to opt out of non-essential cookies. When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
For more information about your data protection rights under GDPR, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us at Ad***@**********************on.com.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: Ad***@**********************on.com
- Website: https://carsonwalkerconstruction.com
Last updated: June 3, 2025