Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

Gray Ridge Technology uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide personalized content
• Analyze website traffic and performance
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Security and authentication
• Session management
• Load balancing
• Basic website operations

You cannot disable essential cookies, as the website would not function properly without them.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as:

• Which pages you visit most often
• How long you spend on each page
• Any error messages you receive
• How you navigate through the site

This information is aggregated and anonymous, and we use it to improve how our website works.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features, such as:

• Remembering your preferences (language, region, theme)
• Personalizing content based on your interests
• Storing your login information (if applicable)
• Remembering items in your shopping cart (if applicable)

3.4 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics services to understand how users interact with our website. These cookies help us:

• Count visitor numbers and understand traffic sources
• Measure the effectiveness of our content
• Identify popular pages and features
• Understand user behavior patterns

We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics, which use their own cookies.

3.5 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set by our advertising partners to:

• Track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Build a profile of your interests
• Show you relevant ads on other websites
• Prevent you from seeing the same ad repeatedly

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services, including:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Vercel Analytics
• AI Service Providers: For our virtual assistant features
• Payment Processors: If you make a purchase (Stripe, etc.)
• Content Delivery Networks: To improve site performance

These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. The duration varies depending on the cookie's purpose, typically ranging from 30 days to 2 years

6. Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies or specific cookies
• Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies

6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

6.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Personalization features may not function
• We may not be able to remember your preferences

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We may not respond to DNT signals at this time.

8. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as:

• Web Beacons: Small graphics embedded in web pages or emails
• Pixels: Tiny images used to track activity
• Local Storage: Browser storage for data persistence
• Session Storage: Temporary browser storage

These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same controls.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.

10. More Information

For more information about how we collect and use your data, please see our Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: