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Cookie Policy for East Bay Alternatives

Effective Date: June 23, 2025

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East Bay Alternatives ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://www.eastbayalternatives.com/ (the "Site"), to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. By using our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, track your activity, and improve functionality. Other technologies, such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage, may also be used for similar purposes and are included in the term "cookies" in this policy.

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Site:

a. Essential Cookies

  • Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly, such as enabling you to navigate, add items to your cart, and complete purchases.

  • Examples: Session cookies for maintaining your login status or cart contents.

  • Duration: Typically temporary and deleted when you close your browser.

  • Note: These cookies cannot be disabled, as they are critical to the Site’s operation.

b. Analytics Cookies

  • Purpose: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often, how long users stay, and how they navigate. This helps us improve the Site’s performance and user experience.

  • Examples: Google Analytics cookies to track aggregated, anonymous data.

  • Duration: May persist for weeks or months, depending on the tool.

  • Note: Data collected is anonymized and does not personally identify you.

c. Marketing Cookies

  • Purpose: These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver personalized advertisements and promotional content based on your interests, both on our Site and across other websites.

  • Examples: Cookies from third-party advertising platforms like Google Ads or social media networks.

  • Duration: Varies, often lasting weeks or months.

  • Note: These cookies are optional and can be disabled via your cookie preferences.

d. Functional Cookies

  • Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced features, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., language or region) or saving your settings for future visits.

  • Examples: Cookies that store your selected currency or display preferences.

  • Duration: May persist for weeks or months.

  • Note: These cookies improve convenience but are not essential.

 

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the Site operates smoothly and securely.

  • Analyze user behavior to improve Site functionality and content.

  • Personalize your experience, such as recommending products based on your browsing history.

  • Deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

  • Prevent fraudulent activity and enhance Site security.

 

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze Site usage and performance.

  • Payment Processors: To facilitate secure transactions (e.g., Shopify, PayPal).

  • Advertising Partners: To serve targeted ads (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook).

  • Social Media Platforms: To enable sharing features or track interactions (e.g., Instagram, Twitter).

These third parties may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

 

5. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have several options to manage or limit cookies:

  • Cookie Consent Banner: Upon visiting our Site, you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences (except for essential cookies, which cannot be disabled).

  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions vary by browser:

    • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data

    • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

    • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data

    • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and Delete Cookies

  • Opt-Out Tools: Use third-party tools like the Network Advertising Initiative (http://optout.networkadvertising.org/) or YourAdChoices (http://www.youradchoices.com/) to opt out of targeted advertising.

  • Note: Blocking cookies may affect Site functionality, such as preventing you from logging in or completing purchases.

 

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for compliance. You can still manage cookies through the options above.

 

7. Data Privacy

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, including data collected via cookies, please review our Privacy Policy.

 

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on our Site with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

 

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

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East Bay Alternatives​
462 N Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532​


(251) 210-4100

Brandon@eastbayalternatives.com

John@eastbayalternatives.com

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Thank you for visiting East Bay Alternatives. We are committed to transparency and respecting your privacy preferences.

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