Effective Date: September 6, 2025
Last Updated: September 6, 2025
Revision History: This policy is reviewed annually or as laws change to ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and roofing industry standards. Last review: September 6, 2025.
RoofersInAlabama.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://roofersinalabama.com/ (the “Site”) to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content related to roofing services in Alabama. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. It is designed to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU users and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents, as well as other applicable laws.
This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions, which provide additional details on data handling.
By continuing to use the Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described here. If you do not agree, please adjust your browser settings or stop using the Site.
Table of Contents
- What Are Cookies?
- Types of Cookies We Use
- Purposes of Cookies
- Third-Party Cookies
- Specific Cookies Used
- Managing Cookies and Your Choices
- GDPR and CCPA Compliance
- Changes to This Cookie Policy
- Contact Us
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing activities and help websites remember your preferences or track interactions. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.
Cookies can be “persistent” (remain on your device until deleted) or “session” (deleted when you close your browser). We use both types to improve Site functionality, such as for roofing quote requests.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies based on their purpose and origin:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly, such as maintaining user sessions or enabling core features like form submissions for quote requests. These do not require consent under GDPR as they are strictly necessary.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., pages viewed, time spent). We may use tools like Google Analytics for this.
- Performance Cookies: Collect data on Site performance to optimize speed and usability.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language or region) to provide a personalized experience.
- Marketing/Advertising Cookies: Track browsing habits to deliver relevant ads or content, such as promotions for roofing services. These may be set by third parties.
We do not use cookies for profiling without your consent.
3. Purposes of Cookies
Cookies enable us to:
- Ensure the Site works efficiently and securely.
- Analyze traffic and usage patterns to improve content and services (e.g., optimizing pages about roof repairs or installations in Alabama).
- Personalize your experience, such as remembering your location for local roofer recommendations.
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
- Prevent fraudulent activity and enhance security.
Data collected is anonymized where possible and used solely for the purposes described.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we integrate, such as:
- Google Analytics for traffic analysis.
- Advertising networks for targeted ads (if applicable).
- Social media plugins for sharing content.
These third parties may collect data independently, subject to their own privacy policies. We do not control their practices but ensure they comply with our standards. For more details, review the third parties’ policies (e.g., Google’s privacy policy).
5. Specific Cookies Used
Below is a table of examples of cookies we may use. This is not exhaustive and may change; for the latest, check your browser tools.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Tracks Site usage for reports (e.g., popular roofing pages). | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Generates statistical data on visitor actions. | Google Analytics | 1 day |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Essential | Enhances security for forms (e.g., quote submissions). | Site Server | Session |
| laravel_session | Functional | Maintains user session for personalized features. | Site Server | Session |
| NID | Marketing | Delivers personalized ads based on browsing. | 6 months |
We retain cookie data only as long as necessary (e.g., up to 26 months for analytics).
6. Managing Cookies and Your Choices
You have control over cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions vary by browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari). Note that blocking essential cookies may impair Site functionality.
- Consent Management: On your first visit, we display a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customize preferences (e.g., opt into marketing cookies only). You can withdraw consent anytime via the banner or browser settings.
- Opt-Out Tools: For advertising cookies, use tools like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out.
- Do Not Track (DNT): We honor DNT signals where possible, but effectiveness depends on your browser.
Under CCPA, we do not “sell” cookie data, but you can opt out of targeted advertising. For GDPR, non-essential cookies require explicit consent.
7. GDPR and CCPA Compliance
- GDPR (EU Users): We obtain consent for non-essential cookies and provide easy withdrawal. You have rights to access, delete, or object to cookie data processing—contact us to exercise them.
- CCPA (California Residents): We disclose cookie categories and purposes. You can request details on data collected or opt out of sales (though we do not sell data). No discrimination for exercising rights.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with the revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance. For significant changes, we may provide notice via the Site or email.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:
- Email: help@roofersinalabama.com
- Phone: +918446221725
We are based in the United States and process data accordingly.
