1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function properly, operate more efficiently, and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services used by that website ("third-party cookies").
2. How We Use Cookies
Sola's Carpentry uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on solascarpentryservices.com to improve your experience, understand how visitors use our site, and support our marketing efforts. Below is a breakdown of the types of cookies we use.
3. Third-Party Tools We May Use
The following third-party tools may set cookies or collect data when you visit our site. Each provider has their own privacy and cookie policies:
| Tool | Purpose | Type | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic and behavior analysis | Analytics | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Ads | Conversion tracking & ad performance | Advertising | Google Privacy Policy |
| Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) | Ad conversion tracking & remarketing | Advertising | Meta Privacy Policy |
| Microsoft Clarity | Session recording & heatmaps (user interaction analysis) | Functional / Analytics | Microsoft Privacy Statement |
Note: Not all of the tools listed above may be active on our site at all times. This table reflects tools that are currently in use or that may be deployed in the future as we grow our digital marketing efforts.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used when you visit our site:
- Cookie consent banner — When you first visit our site, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner powered by our WordPress cookie compliance tool. You can accept, reject, or manage non-essential cookies through that banner when available.
- Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, alert you when cookies are being sent, or delete cookies that have already been stored. Instructions vary by browser:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your experience.
- Google Analytics opt-out — You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
- Ad personalization opt-out — Visit Google Ads Settings or the Meta Ad Preferences to manage ad personalization.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Sola's Carpentry
- Richmond, California, Bay Area
- Phone: (510) 621-4468
- Website: solascarpentryservices.com
