Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last Updated: October 15, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Repair Kathol ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website katholservices.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored 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.

Cookies allow websites to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Provide personalized content and experiences
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Enable certain website functionalities
  • Deliver targeted advertising

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies on our website, each serving specific purposes:

Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

What they do:

  • Enable basic website functionality
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Maintain security during your visit
  • Enable form submissions and contact features

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (stored for up to 1 year)

Always Active

Performance and Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

What they do:

  • Count visits and traffic sources
  • Measure website performance and loading times
  • Identify popular pages and content
  • Help us improve user experience

Duration: Up to 2 years

Third-party services: Google Analytics, website performance monitoring tools

Requires Consent

Functionality Cookies

Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

What they do:

  • Remember your location for service area information
  • Store your contact form preferences
  • Maintain your website settings and preferences
  • Enable enhanced website features

Duration: Up to 1 year

Requires Consent

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising and marketing messages.

What they do:

  • Track your interests and browsing behavior
  • Display targeted advertisements
  • Measure advertising effectiveness
  • Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly

Duration: Up to 2 years

Third-party services: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, advertising networks

Requires Consent

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance our website functionality and analyze performance:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand website usage and visitor behavior. Google may use this data in accordance with their privacy policy.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Bootstrap CDN

Provides website styling and functionality. May set cookies for performance optimization.

Google Maps

Powers our location and mapping features. Subject to Google's privacy policy and terms of service.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the screen. You can:

  • Accept all cookies by clicking "Accept All"
  • Decline non-essential cookies by clicking "Decline All"
  • Learn more about our cookie usage by visiting this page

Update Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time:

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome
  1. Click the three-dot menu � Settings
  2. Click "Privacy and security" � "Cookies and other site data"
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click the menu button � Options
  2. Select "Privacy & Security"
  3. Adjust settings under "Cookies and Site Data"
Safari
  1. Safari menu � Preferences
  2. Click the "Privacy" tab
  3. Adjust "Cookies and website data" settings
Microsoft Edge
  1. Click the three-dot menu � Settings
  2. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
  3. Manage "Cookies and stored data"

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can choose to disable cookies, please be aware that this may affect your experience on our website:

Potential Effects

  • Essential Functions: Contact forms and service requests may not work properly
  • User Experience: Website may not remember your preferences or settings
  • Performance: Pages may load slower or display incorrectly
  • Analytics: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data

6. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data or become personal data when combined with other information we collect. Such data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We ensure that:

  • Cookie data is processed lawfully and transparently
  • Data collection is limited to what's necessary for stated purposes
  • Personal data is kept secure and protected
  • You have control over your cookie preferences

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our website or email
  • Request new consent where required by law

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

8. Contact Us

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

Email

nevaehobrien@katholservices.com

Phone

(402) 254-2232

Mailing Address

Repair Kathol
105 N 564 Ave
Nebraska

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