Effective Date: 11/16/2024
At Goat Burgers (accessible at https://goatburgers.com), we value your privacy and are committed to ensuring transparency about how we use cookies and other tracking technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options regarding cookie management.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and remember information about your preferences or past actions, making your browsing experience smoother and more personalized.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: To ensure the proper functionality of our website (e.g., managing logins or navigation).
- Performance Cookies: To analyze website usage and improve site performance.
- Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences, such as language and display settings.
- Advertising Cookies: To deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests.
Cookies help us improve our services, understand user behavior, and enhance your experience on our site.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Here are the types of cookies we may place on your device:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without them, certain features, such as shopping carts or secure logins, may not function.
b. Analytics and Performance Cookies
We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with our site. Tools like Google Analytics help us analyze metrics such as page views, time spent on the site, and bounce rates.
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings or previously viewed pages, to provide a more personalized experience.
d. Advertising and Marketing Cookies
Advertising cookies are used to show you relevant ads based on your browsing history. We may also use these cookies to track the performance of our ad campaigns.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use. These third-party cookies may collect data about your browsing behavior on our site and others. Examples include:
- Google Analytics: For tracking website traffic and performance.
- Facebook Pixel: To measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns and retarget users.
- Social Media Sharing Tools: Cookies from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to enable sharing content directly from our site.
Please note that third parties are responsible for their own privacy policies.
5. Your Cookie Choices
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
a. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences directly in the browser settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies. For more information, refer to your browser’s help section:
- Google Chrome: Manage Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies
- Safari: Manage Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies
b. Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of interest-based advertising by managing your preferences here:
- Google Ads Settings: Google Ads Preferences
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt-Out Tool
c. Cookie Consent Banner
When you visit our website for the first time, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can also update your preferences at any time by clearing your browser’s cookies or revisiting our website.
6. How Long Are Cookies Stored?
Cookies can be stored for varying durations:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Persistent cookies allow us to recognize your device and provide a personalized experience on your return visits.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, laws, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with the “Effective Date” at the top.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.