Privacy Statement for Cookie Usage

Effective Date: [Insert Effective Date]

1. Introduction

This privacy statement explains how cookies and similar technologies are used by this website, powered by the Oqtane Framework, to provide users with enhanced functionality, improve user experience, and comply with applicable privacy regulations, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, as well as to provide information to website operators.

3. How We Use Cookies

We utilize cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality, such as user authentication and security.
• Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve site performance.
• Functional Cookies: Allow the website to remember choices you've made to personalize your experience.
• Analytics Cookies: Enable us to measure and analyze user interactions with our website to continually enhance user experience.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until manually deleted or after a specified period.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services like Google Analytics or other analytics providers, which use cookies to analyze website usage patterns. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their cookie usage.

6. Managing and Opting Out of Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, block, and restrict cookies. Instructions on how to manage cookies are typically found in your browser's help menu.

7. Your Privacy Rights Under CCPA/CPRA

California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information:

• Right to Know: You can request information about the categories of personal data we collect and how we use it.
• Right to Delete: You can request the deletion of personal data we've collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal data.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to exercise your privacy rights without discrimination or penalty.

8. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our cookie practices or your privacy rights, please contact us at:

support@defgarage.com

9. Updates to This Statement

We may update this privacy statement periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Users are encouraged to regularly review this statement for updates.