1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our website
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use
2. How We Use Cookies
Eldergrove Energy uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Security: Protect against fraud and maintain website security
- Authentication: Remember your login status and preferences
- Navigation: Enable basic website functionality and navigation
- Load Balancing: Distribute website traffic efficiently
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Track website usage, page views, and user behavior
- Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
- User Journey Analysis: Understand how users navigate our site
- Content Optimization: Improve website content based on user preferences
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your browsing experience:
- Language Preferences: Remember your selected language (Google Translate)
- Form Data: Save information you've entered in forms
- Accessibility Settings: Remember accessibility preferences
- Regional Settings: Customize content based on your location
Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us deliver relevant content and advertisements:
- Interest Tracking: Understand your interests in renewable energy topics
- Campaign Effectiveness: Measure the success of our marketing campaigns
- Personalization: Show relevant content based on your interests
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
- Google Translate: Website translation services
- Google Fonts: Web font delivery
- Google Maps: Interactive maps and location services
Other Services
- Bootstrap CDN: Website styling and functionality
- Font Awesome: Icon delivery service
- Content Delivery Networks: Fast content delivery
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Block All Cookies: Prevent all cookies from being stored
- Block Third-Party Cookies: Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete Existing Cookies: Remove cookies already stored on your device
- Cookie Notifications: Receive alerts when cookies are being set
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics: Use Google's opt-out browser add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of interest-based advertising
- Digital Advertising Alliance: Consumer choice tools for online advertising
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:
Essential Cookies
- Website may not function properly
- Security features may be compromised
- Some pages may not load correctly
Analytics Cookies
- We cannot improve website performance
- Unable to track popular content
- Difficulty identifying technical issues
Functional Cookies
- Language preferences not remembered
- Form data may be lost
- Personalization features disabled
Marketing Cookies
- Less relevant content and advertisements
- Repeated display of the same content
6. Cookie Retention
Different types of cookies are retained for different periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Functional Cookies: Typically retained for 1-2 years
- Analytics Cookies: Usually retained for 2 years
- Marketing Cookies: Retention periods vary by service provider
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage
- New third-party services
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Improvements to our website
We will notify you of significant changes through website notifications or email.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
