Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

Extratemporary Limited uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

• Essential Functions: Enable core features like authentication and security
• Preferences: Remember your language settings and other preferences
• Analytics: Understand how visitors use our website to improve the experience
• Cart Management: Store items you add to your cart (via local storage)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

• Authentication Tokens: Keep you logged in to your account
• Session Cookies: Maintain your session as you navigate the site
• Security Cookies: Protect against unauthorized access and fraud

3.2 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences.

• Language Preference: Remember whether you prefer English or Spanish transmissions
• Portal Settings: Store your display preferences in the portal

3.3 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

• _ga: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
• _ga_*: Maintains session state for Google Analytics (expires after 2 years)
• _gid: Distinguishes users (expires after 24 hours)
• _gat: Throttles request rate (expires after 1 minute)

Google Analytics data is used solely to improve our website and services. Learn more in Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to store:

• Shopping Cart: Items you've added to your cart
• Authentication Tokens: Keep you logged in between sessions
• User Preferences: Your language and display settings

Local storage data remains on your device until you clear it or log out.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

5.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies to process your transaction securely. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.

5.2 Google Analytics

Google Analytics uses cookies to track website usage. We use this data to understand visitor behavior and improve our services. See Google's Cookie Policy.

6. Managing Cookies

You have several options to control and manage cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

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

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Clear cookies when you close your browser

Note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, including logging in and making purchases.

6.2 Opt-Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6.3 Clear Local Storage

You can clear local storage data by:

• Using your browser's developer tools
• Logging out of your account (clears authentication data)
• Clearing your browser's cache and data

7. Cookie Duration

Our cookies have the following lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a specified period (from 1 minute to 2 years)
• Local Storage: Remains until manually cleared or you log out

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We'll notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

9. Contact Us

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at I@extratemporary.com