Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Skandia Northwest Manufacturing uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services.
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 can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
- First-party cookies: Cookies set by our website
- Third-party cookies: Cookies set by other domains for analytics or advertising
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to improve your experience on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session management and security
- Form submission and contact functionality
- Basic website navigation
- Cookie consent preferences
Functionality Cookies
These cookies help us remember your preferences and provide enhanced features:
- Language and region settings
- Display preferences and accessibility settings
- Login information and user preferences
- Form data to prevent re-entry
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our website is used and how we can improve it:
- Page loading times and performance metrics
- Error tracking and debugging information
- Website optimization data
- User interaction patterns
Types of Cookies We Use
Cookie Type |
Purpose |
Duration |
Session ID |
Maintains your session while browsing |
Session only |
Cookie Consent |
Remembers your cookie preferences |
1 year |
Form Data |
Saves form progress to prevent data loss |
30 days |
Site Preferences |
Remembers display and accessibility settings |
6 months |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Maps
- Used to display our location and provide directions
- Governed by Google's privacy policy
- Helps improve map functionality and user experience
Font and Resource Loading
- Content delivery networks for faster loading
- Web fonts and styling resources
- Performance optimization services
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Decline all non-essential cookies
- Manage specific cookie categories
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
- Functionality cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences each visit
- Performance cookies: We can't improve website performance based on usage data
Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect cookie data:
- Secure transmission of sensitive cookies
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to cookie data
- Automatic expiration of session cookies
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in cookie usage
- New website features
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Best practice improvements
We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
More Information
For more information about cookies and privacy:
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Skandia Northwest Manufacturing
6807 Mt Baker Hwy, Washington State
(360) 599-2681
neriahstafford@skndrvrepair.com