Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your experience
Last updated: January 2024What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you interact with our content. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their sites work more efficiently and to provide analytical information.
When you visit GrowthRoute, we may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a longer period). The information collected through cookies helps us improve our services and understand user behavior patterns.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes that enhance your experience on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate correctly.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This information helps us measure and improve the performance of our site and content.
Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed breakdown of the specific cookies we use on our website and their purposes:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Essential | Maintains user session state across page requests | Session |
_ga |
Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years |
_gid |
Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 24 hours |
_gat |
Performance | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
cookie_consent |
Functional | Remembers your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
user_preferences |
Functional | Stores your website preferences and settings | 6 months |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use several third-party services, including:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor usage. You can learn more about Google Analytics cookies by visiting Google's privacy page.
- Social Media Platforms:
- Embedded Content: We may embed videos, images, or other content from external websites. When you interact with such content, the external site may set cookies on your device.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website and across the internet:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version.
Popular Browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
Cookie Options:
- Accept all cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete cookies on close
You can opt out of targeted advertising cookies from several advertising networks by using industry opt-out tools:
For mobile devices, you can control cookies through your device settings:
iOS (Safari):
Settings → Safari → Block Cookies
Android (Chrome):
Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This may include:
- Unable to maintain your login session across page visits
- Loss of saved preferences and customizations
- Reduced functionality on interactive features
- Inability to save items in shopping cart or wishlist
- Limited personalization of content
- Need to re-enter information frequently
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 page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or how we handle cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
We typically respond to inquiries within 24 hours
For more information about our privacy practices, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.