Cookie Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They play a crucial role in enhancing your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, login details, and providing personalized content. Cookies can be categorized as either first-party or third-party, depending on who sets them.
Types of Cookies Used on Water Service Map
We use various types of cookies to improve your experience on our website:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the basic functionality of our site. They allow us to recognize you as a user and ensure secure access to member-only areas, maintain your session, and remember your preferences.
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Performance Cookies: We employ these cookies to analyze how our site is performing and to optimize its performance. They help us understand visitor behavior, gather insights on page usage, and improve the overall speed of our website.
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Functionality Cookies: These enable certain features and services on our website, such as remembering your language preference, displaying personalized content, or allowing integration with social media platforms.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior on our site and across the internet. They help us provide relevant content and promotions tailored to your interests.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
You have control over the cookies used on our website. You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings, which typically include options to:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Customize cookie settings for specific websites
- Erase individual cookies
- Restrict or block certain types of cookies (e.g., third-party cookies)
For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your web browser, please refer to the browser’s help section.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may utilize third-party cookies for various purposes, including but not limited to:
- Analytics: We use analytics tools to collect and analyze anonymous data about visitor behavior, which helps us understand how our site is used. Examples include Google Analytics.
- Advertising: Advertising networks may set cookies to deliver targeted ads based on your browsing history across multiple websites.
- Social Media Integration: If you choose to log in or interact with social media platforms on our site, they may set cookies for authentication and sharing purposes.
Consent and Control
Your consent is required for certain types of cookies, particularly those related to advertising and analytics. You can provide your consent by using the cookie settings within your browser or by clicking the “Accept Cookies” button on our website. You have the right to change your mind at any time and withdraw your consent. Adjusting your cookie preferences may impact your experience on our site.
Updates and Contact Information
We regularly review and update our Cookie Policy, reflecting changes in our practices or legal requirements. This policy was last updated on January 1, 2024.
For any questions or concerns regarding this policy or your cookie preferences, please contact us at: [email protected].