Cookie Policy

Effective Date: December 21, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how G.B. Sollie uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website gbsollie.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

1. 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 to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Session management cookies
Security cookies
Load balancing cookies

Preference Cookies (Functional)

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Language preferences
Region selection
User interface customization

Analytics Cookies (Performance)

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Google Analytics (if implemented)
Page view tracking
User behavior analytics

Marketing Cookies (Targeting)

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

Social media sharing buttons
Third-party advertising cookies
Retargeting cookies

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
Email Services: For newsletter and communication services

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be classified by duration:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

5. Your Cookie Choices and Rights

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies
Delete existing cookies
Get notified when cookies are set

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain cookies using these tools:

Google Analytics Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website:

Some features may not work properly
User preferences may not be saved
You may see less relevant content
Website performance may be impacted

7. Mobile Device Identifiers

When you use our website on a mobile device, we may collect and use advertising identifiers (such as Apple's IDFA or Google's Advertising ID) for similar purposes as cookies on computers.

8. 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 post the updated policy on this page with a new effective date.

9. More Information About Cookies

To learn more about cookies and how they work, visit:

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: greg.sollie@gmail.com
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Address: Georgia, United States

Note: This policy is designed to comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable privacy regulations. We are committed to transparency about our use of tracking technologies.