Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how GTM Enterprises LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
Quick Summary: We use cookies to make our website work properly, understand how visitors use our site, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. You can control which cookies we use through your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, GTM Enterprises LLC) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (such as analytics and advertising).
Types of Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixels): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track page views, email opens, or other actions
- Local Storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally on your browser or device
- Session Storage: Similar to local storage but expires when you close your browser
- JavaScript: Code that enables interactive features on our website
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Operation: Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate properly
- Functionality: Enable us to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features
- Performance: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site to improve performance
- Analytics: Allow us to analyze visitor behavior and website usage patterns
- Marketing: May be used to show you relevant content and advertising
3. Types of Cookies We Use
🔧 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission.
Can You Block Them? No. Without these cookies, our website cannot function properly.
Examples:
- Session cookies that remember your inputs as you navigate the site
- Security cookies that authenticate users and prevent fraud
- Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic across servers
⚙️ Functionality Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, or region.
Can You Block Them? Yes. Blocking these cookies may affect site functionality.
Examples:
- Cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences
- Cookies that remember your language or region selection
- Cookies that remember form inputs to save you time
📊 Performance/Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Can You Block Them? Yes. Blocking these won’t affect your site experience.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies that track page views and user behavior
- Cookies that measure site speed and performance
- Cookies that track error messages and technical issues
🎯 Marketing/Targeting Cookies
Purpose: These cookies may be used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Can You Block Them? Yes. You may still see ads, but they won’t be personalized.
Examples:
- Third-party advertising cookies (if we use advertising networks)
- Social media platform cookies for tracking conversions
- Retargeting cookies that show you relevant ads on other sites
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Necessary | 12 months | Stores your cookie consent preferences |
| session_id | Necessary | Session | Maintains your session as you navigate the site |
| _ga | Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
| _gid | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
| _gat | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics - throttles request rate |
Note: This table will be updated as we add or modify cookies on our site.
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website, including:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Links clicked
- Technical information about your device and browser
This information is aggregated and anonymized. For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Form Services
We use Netlify Forms to process contact form submissions and Mailchimp for newsletter subscriptions. These services may set cookies to prevent spam and ensure form functionality.
Hosting and CDN Services
Our website is hosted on Netlify, which may set cookies for security, load balancing, and performance optimization.
6. How to Control Cookies
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Important: If you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work properly, and you may need to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit.
Mobile Device Controls
Mobile devices also offer controls for limiting ad tracking:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track (turn off)
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals.
However, you can control cookies through your browser settings as described above.
8. Cookie Lifespan
Cookies can be “session” or “persistent” cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. We use these for essential site functionality.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. We use these to remember your preferences and analyze site usage. Our persistent cookies typically expire after 12-24 months.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a notice on our website
- Requesting renewed consent through our cookie banner (when required)
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
GTM Enterprises LLC
- Email: privacy@gtmenterprisesllc.com
- General Contact: info@gtmenterprisesllc.com