Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 5, 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain features.

How We Use Cookies

Calautti Muffler and Exhaust Repair Services uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and provide personalized content. Our cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Provide relevant content and advertisements
• Ensure the security of our website
• Comply with legal requirements

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

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

• Remembering your cookie consent preferences
• Maintaining your session while browsing
• Processing contact form submissions
• Ensuring website security and fraud prevention

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for website functionality.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. We use this data to:

• Track page views and user sessions
• Identify popular content and features
• Improve website design and functionality
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering your language preferences
• Storing contact information for convenience
• Providing location-based content (if applicable)
• Enhancing user interface customization

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to:

• Track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
• Measure advertising campaign performance
• Deliver targeted advertising based on your interests

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics cookies collect information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring websites and search terms
• Demographic information (age, gender, interests)
• Device and browser information

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google's Cookie Policy

Google Maps

We use Google Maps to display our location on the contact page. Google Maps may set cookies to:

• Remember your map preferences
• Provide location-based services
• Analyze map usage and performance

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept All Cookies: Enable all cookie categories
• Decline All Cookies: Disable non-essential cookies (essential cookies cannot be disabled)
• Customize Settings: Choose specific cookie categories to enable or disable

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set

Browser-Specific Instructions

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Cookie Duration

Cookies remain on your device for varying periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (typically 30 days to 2 years)

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Some interactive features may not work properly
• Personalized content may not be available
• Website performance may be affected

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and personal data:

• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time
• Right to Access: Request information about cookies used on our website
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of certain cookies and associated data
• Right to Object: Object to certain types of cookie processing

For EU residents, these rights are provided under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For California residents, these rights are provided under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).