Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 14, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and personalizing content.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Authentication and security cookies
- Session management cookies
- Load balancing cookies
2.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Google Analytics cookies (to analyze website traffic)
- Click tracking cookies (to track business listing clicks)
- Performance monitoring cookies
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Language preference cookies
- Search history cookies
- User preference cookies
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.
- Advertising cookies
- Social media cookies
- Retargeting cookies
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you browse our website.
3.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience.
3.3 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. These services may include:
- Google Analytics (for website analytics)
- Google Maps (for location services)
- Social media platforms (for sharing features)
- Payment processors (for secure transactions)
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| user_preferences | Stores user preferences | 1 year |
| click_tracker | Tracks business listing clicks | 30 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics session tracking | 24 hours |
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from being set
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
- Choose which cookies to accept or reject
5.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
5.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs
For third-party cookies, you can opt out through the respective service providers:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Some personalized features may not work
- We may not be able to provide you with the best possible experience
- Some third-party integrations may not function correctly
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: contact@ingoldcoast.com
9. Additional Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit: