Effective Date: [Insert Date]
At Longboard Bible, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and improve the functionality of our website (www.longboardbible.com). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and activities, enabling features such as remembering your login details, tracking your browsing behavior, and delivering personalized content.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website. Without these, the Website may not function properly.
Examples:
- Enabling secure login.
- Saving your preferences (e.g., language or region).
b. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are most visited or whether users encounter errors. This helps us improve the Website’s functionality.
Examples:
- Tracking page load times.
- Analyzing user interactions to optimize navigation.
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and past actions.
Examples:
- Saving your preferred display settings.
- Remembering items in your shopping cart.
d. Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and promotional content relevant to your interests. They may also limit how often you see an ad.
Examples:
- Targeted advertising.
- Tracking ad performance.
e. Third-Party Cookies
These cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as analytics or social media platforms.
Examples:
- Google Analytics for tracking website performance.
- Embedded YouTube videos or social media sharing buttons.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for purposes such as:
- Ensuring the Website functions correctly.
- Understanding user behavior to improve Website performance.
- Providing personalized experiences.
- Delivering targeted advertising.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
a. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies. Refer to the help section of your browser for instructions.
b. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.
c. Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party cookies, like those used for targeted ads, can be opted out of via industry platforms like YourAdChoices or Network Advertising Initiative.
5. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of cookies used on our Website:
Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiration |
---|---|---|---|
_ga | Performance | Tracks user behavior with Google Analytics | 2 years |
_gid | Performance | Tracks session data | 24 hours |
lang_pref | Functional | Stores user language preference | Session |
ad_targeting | Marketing | Delivers relevant ads | 30 days |
This table may be updated periodically as we add or remove cookies.
6. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may place cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics
- Facebook Pixel
- YouTube
- Instagram Widgets
We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies for more details.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operations. Any updates will be posted here with the revised effective date.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@longboardbible.com