Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 1, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Am Batteries uses cookies and similar technologies on our website ambatteries24.com. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand how visitors use our website. Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Analyze website performance and usage patterns
- Provide relevant content and information
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
- Secure our website and prevent fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Session cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies
Duration: Session or persistent
3.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, bounce rate analysis
Duration: Up to 2 years
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples: Language preferences, region settings, user interface customization
Duration: Up to 1 year
3.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.
Examples: Advertisement tracking, retargeting pixels, conversion tracking
Duration: Up to 13 months
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and provide services. Third-party cookies we may use include:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- Google Fonts: To display custom fonts on our website
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): To improve website loading speed
Please note that third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of those third parties. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies after you close your browser
- Delete all cookies currently stored
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
5.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your user experience and some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled if you want to use our website.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide cookie management options as described above.
7. Cookie Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. When you first visit our website, you may see a notice about our use of cookies. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to browse, you consent to our use of cookies.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Am Batteries
Address: 200 Turnpike Rd, Unit 5, Chelmsford, MA 01824
Phone: +1 (803) 406-1044
Email: info@ambatteries24.com
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST
10. Cookie Summary
Below is a summary of the cookies we use:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Website functionality, security | Session / 1 year |
| Analytics | Traffic analysis, performance monitoring | Up to 2 years |
| Functionality | User preferences, customization | Up to 1 year |
| Marketing | Advertising, retargeting | Up to 13 months |