Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2025

1. Introduction and Definitions

1.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Site. They help us provide you with a better experience and understand how visitors use our Site. When we refer to "cookies," we include other technologies with similar purposes, such as pixels, tags, and identifiers.

1.2 Types of Technologies Used

• Cookies: Text files stored on your device
• Pixels: Small images that track your activity
• Local Storage: Web storage on your device
• Session Storage: Temporary storage during your visit

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential/Functionality Cookies

• Purpose: Enable core site functionality and security
• Provider: TextFormatting.com
• Duration: Session
• Can be Disabled?: No
• Examples:
  • Security tokens
  • CSRF protection
  • Session management

2.2 Analytics Cookies

• Purpose: Understand site usage patterns
• Provider: Google Analytics
• Duration: 30 days
• Can be Disabled?: Yes
• Data Collected:
  • Page views
  • User interactions
  • Session duration
  • Bounce rates
  • Traffic sources
• Privacy Policy
• Opt-out: Via Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

2.3 Performance Cookies

• Purpose: Monitor and improve site performance
• Duration: 30 days
• Can be Disabled?: Yes
• Data Collected:
  • Load times
  • Server response times
  • Error messages
  • User interface interactions

3. Cookie Management

3.1 Browser Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
• Edge: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

3.2 Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Do Not Track (DNT) browser setting
• Various third-party cookie blocking extensions

3.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

• Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for site functionality
• Disabling analytics cookies may impact our ability to improve our services
• Disabling performance cookies may result in degraded site performance

4. Additional Information

4.1 Cross-Border Data Transfers

Cookie data may be processed in various jurisdictions where we or our service providers maintain servers.

4.2 Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for a maximum of 30 days, after which it is automatically deleted.

4.3 Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on our Site.

5. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies:

TextFormatting (operated by Shepard Labs LLC)

10350 N Vancouver Way, Suite 5251, Portland, OR 97217

Email: [email protected]