Cookie Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Westerner Products of Yuma, Inc. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and your choices regarding cookies. We want you to understand how we collect and use information when you visit our website at westerner-products.org.

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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use certain types of cookies. This policy explains what each type of cookie does and how you can control your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They serve various purposes such as remembering your preferences, understanding how you interact with our website, and improving your overall experience.

Each cookie is unique to your web browser and contains anonymous information. Cookies cannot be used to identify you personally, but they do help us recognize your browser and remember certain information about your visit.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may affect how certain features of our website function.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Necessary cookies are always active and cannot be turned off in our cookie consent system.

Examples of necessary cookies include:

• Cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences
• Security cookies that help detect and prevent malicious activity
• Load balancing cookies that ensure the website remains accessible
• Cookies that enable basic page navigation and access to secure areas

Status: Always on - you cannot disable these cookies.

2. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website and the services we offer.

Information collected by analytics cookies includes:

• Which pages you visit and how long you spend on them
• How you arrived at our website (such as from a search engine or direct link)
• What device and browser you are using
• Which links you click on within our website
• Any errors you may encounter while using our website

Status: Opt-in - these cookies are only set with your consent.

3. Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user, which is more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners and used to:

• Build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements
• Limit how many times you see the same advertisement
• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Remember that you have visited our website previously

Status: Opt-in - these cookies are only set with your consent.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use cookies from third-party service providers. These third parties set cookies when you visit our website or when you interact with their services.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our website, what pages they visit, and what other websites they used prior to coming to our website.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information in an anonymous form. The reports generated by Google Analytics help us understand website traffic and user behavior patterns. For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Privacy Policy

Form Submission Services

Our contact form uses FormSubmit.co to process form submissions. This service may set cookies for security and spam prevention purposes. For more information, visit: FormSubmit Privacy Policy

How We Use Cookies

Westerner Products of Yuma, Inc. uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Website Functionality: To ensure our website operates correctly and provides the features you need
• Security: To protect our website and your information from unauthorized access
• Performance: To analyze how our website performs and identify areas for improvement
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience
• Communication: To process contact form submissions and respond to your inquiries

Managing Cookies Through Our Website

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. This banner gives you the following options:

• Accept: You consent to all cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies
• Decline: Only necessary cookies will be used; analytics and marketing cookies will be blocked

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our website. This will display the consent banner again, allowing you to make a new choice.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here is how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

You can choose to:

• Block all cookies
• Allow all cookies
• Delete specific cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser
• Block third-party cookies only

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and other websites you visit.

How to Opt Out of Cookies

There are several ways you can opt out of cookies:

1. Use our cookie consent banner: Click "Decline" when you see the cookie banner to prevent analytics and marketing cookies from being set
2. Browser settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies automatically
3. Private browsing: Use incognito or private browsing mode, which typically blocks cookies during your session
4. Opt-out tools: Use browser extensions or tools like the Google Ad Settings or Digital Advertising Alliance Consumer Choice

What Happens If You Disable Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website in the following ways:

Features That May Not Work Properly:

• Some pages may not display correctly
• Form submissions may not function as expected
• Your preferences may not be saved between visits
• You may see the cookie consent banner on every visit

Website Will Still Function For:

• Browsing our pages and reading content
• Accessing basic information about our company
• Viewing our services and contact information

We recommend keeping necessary cookies enabled to ensure the website works correctly. Disabling analytics and marketing cookies will not affect the core functionality of the website.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you browse our website.
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences for future visits.

Most cookies we use are session cookies or have a relatively short lifespan. Analytics cookies typically expire after 2 years, while marketing cookies may have varying durations depending on the service.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data collection practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

For general inquiries about our agricultural products and services, please use our contact form.

Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our other policies:

• Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
• Terms of Service - Terms and conditions for using our website and services