COOKIE POLICY
This Cookie Policy explains how My Home Water Test uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://myhomewatertest.com, ("Website"). It outlines what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
In some cases, we may use cookies to collect personal information or data that becomes personal information when combined with other data.
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What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make websites work more efficiently or to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, My Home Water Test) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." These enable features or functionalities provided by third parties (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). Third parties can recognize your device both on our Website and on other websites.
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Why do we use cookies?
We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons:
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Essential cookies: Necessary for our Website's operation.
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Performance and functionality cookies: Enhance the Website's usability but are non-essential.
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Analytics and customization cookies: Help us understand usage patterns and improve user experience.
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Advertising cookies: Used by third parties to provide relevant ads.
Specific cookies served through our Website and their purposes are detailed below. Note that the cookies used may vary depending on the pages you visit.
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How can I control cookies?
You can decide whether to accept or reject cookies by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager. This tool allows you to choose which categories of cookies to accept or reject. Essential cookies cannot be declined as they are necessary for our services.
The Cookie Consent Manager is accessible through the notification banner or on our Website. If you reject cookies, you can still use the Website, but some functionalities may be limited.
Additionally, you can manage cookie settings in your web browser. For browser-specific instructions, refer to your browser’s help menu.
For more information on opting out of targeted advertising, visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or http://www.youronlinechoices.com.
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Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Website Cookies
These are critical for providing services and enabling certain features, like access to secure areas.
Performance and Functionality Cookies
These enhance Website performance and functionality but are not essential. Certain features, such as embedded videos, may not work without these cookies.
Analytics and Customization Cookies
These collect aggregated information to help us analyze Website performance, understand user behavior, and tailor content.
Unclassified Cookies
These cookies are not yet categorized. We are working with providers to classify them.
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Other Tracking Technologies (e.g., Web Beacons)
We may use similar technologies, such as web beacons or tracking pixels, to monitor traffic patterns, improve site performance, and measure marketing effectiveness. These technologies often depend on cookies to function, so disabling cookies may impair their performance.
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Flash Cookies or Local Shared Objects
We may use "Flash Cookies" to store information, prevent fraud, or support site functionality.
To control Flash Cookies, adjust your settings using the Website Storage Settings Panel or the Global Storage Settings Panel. Note that restricting Flash Cookies may limit some features.
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Do You Use Targeted Advertising?
Third parties may place cookies on your device to display relevant advertisements. These cookies collect data about your visits to this and other websites but do not identify you personally unless you provide that information.
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Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed.
The date at the top indicates the last update.
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Where Can I Get Further Information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at info@myhomewatertest.com.