Cookie Policy
Effective date: October 24, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how American Rigging & Millwright Service (“American Rigging,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on americanrigging.net (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. By continuing to browse the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over time (such as login, language, and other display preferences) and enable analytics to improve performance and user experience.
2) How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Make the Site work (e.g., page navigation, security, load balancing).
- Remember preferences (e.g., forms, previously viewed content).
- Measure performance with Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site and help us improve it.
3) Types of cookies we use
- Strictly Necessary: Required for the Site to function (cannot be switched off).
- Functional: Enhance functionality and personalization.
- Analytics: Help us measure and improve performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Third-Party: Set by services we use to deliver content or analytics (e.g., Google).
4) Cookies we may set (illustrative)
| Cookie | Purpose | Type | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes users for analytics. | Analytics | Up to 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_<container-id> | Persists session state for GA4. | Analytics | Up to 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for analytics. | Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat or _ga_throttle | Throttles request rate to GA. | Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
| ar_session | Basic session/traffic management. | Strictly Necessary | Session | americanrigging.net |
| cookie_consent / cookie_preferences | Stores your cookie choices. | Functional | Up to 12 months | americanrigging.net |
Note: Exact cookie names and durations can vary based on updates to our Site and Google services.
5) Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymized statistics about Site usage (such as pages visited, time on page, and referring sites). Google may process this information on servers in various locations. Where feasible, we use settings intended to respect privacy (e.g., IP masking). Data from Analytics helps us maintain, protect, and improve the Site.
- Learn more: Google’s cookie policy
- Opt-out browser add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out
6) Managing cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can also set your browser to prevent cookies from being placed. However, if you disable certain cookies, some features of the Site may not function as intended.
7) “Do Not Track” signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. There is currently no industry-standard response to DNT signals. We will update this policy if standards emerge.
8) Regional notices
Depending on your location, you may have additional rights regarding cookies and personal data (e.g., opt-in consent, access, deletion). To exercise rights or make a request, please contact us using the information below.
9) Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “Effective date” above indicates the latest revision.
10) Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact:
American Rigging & Millwright Service