1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
GripElectric uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
Enhance your experience:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| location_pref | Remembers your preferred service area | 30 days |
| theme_pref | Remembers display preferences | 1 year |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site (only with your consent):
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _grip_analytics | Anonymous usage statistics | 30 days |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Stripe: Payment processing (essential for checkout)
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookies to accept via our cookie banner.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from:
- Logging into your account
- Completing bookings
- Using secure features
5. Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we disable non-essential tracking.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Check back for changes.
7. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@gripelectric.net.