Cookie Policy

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 the website owners.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. These cookies are always enabled and do not require your consent.

• Session cookies for user authentication
• Security cookies for fraud prevention
• Preference cookies to remember your consent choices

2.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how you use our website. These cookies collect information about:

• Pages you visit
• How long you spend on each page
• Links you click
• Referral source (where you came from)

This information helps us improve our website and your user experience. Analytics cookies require your explicit consent.

2.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

We use Google Ads and similar services to show you relevant advertisements. These cookies:

• Track your interactions with our ads
• Measure campaign performance
• Enable personalized advertising based on your interests
• Help us understand which ads are most effective

Marketing cookies require your explicit consent and are subject to Google's Consent Mode v2.

3. Consent Mode v2

We comply with Google's Consent Mode v2 framework. When you first visit our site, all consent categories are set to DENIED by default. You may:

• Accept All: Enable all cookies and tracking
• Reject: Use only strictly necessary cookies
• Settings: Customize your preferences for each category

Your consent choices are recorded and respected on all subsequent visits to our site.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: Analytics and user behavior tracking
• Google Ads: Advertising and campaign measurement
• Google Consent Mode v2: Consent preference management

These services have their own privacy policies. We do not control how third parties use cookies, but we ensure they comply with applicable privacy laws.

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and other site permissions

You can choose to block all cookies, third-party cookies only, or manage individual cookie settings.

5.2 Our Cookie Banner

You can change your consent preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie banner that appears on our website or by visiting our cookie settings page.

5.3 Opting Out of Targeted Advertising

To opt out of Google's personalized advertising, visit:

• Google Ad Settings: myaccount.google.com/ads
• Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info
• Network Advertising Initiative: optout.networkadvertising.org

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, including:

• Maintaining your login session
• Storing your consent preferences
• Processing your order form

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for website functionality.

7. Cookie Retention

We retain cookies for the following periods:

• Strictly Necessary: Duration of your session or as needed for security
• Analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics standard retention)
• Marketing: Up to 540 days for campaign tracking

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices, contact us at:

• Email: support@elbowdrainstrain.world
• Phone: +1-503-555-0147
• Address: 2847 Highland Drive, Portland, OR 97214, United States

This Cookie Policy is effective as of July 7, 2026.