1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow us to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website.
2. How We Use Cookies
Newarizona uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled
- Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional Cookies: These enable enhanced functionality and personalization
- Security Cookies: These help us detect and prevent security threats
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and website performance
- Remembering your privacy preferences
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our website is being used:
- Counting visitors and measuring website traffic
- Understanding which pages are most popular
- Identifying technical issues and improving performance
- Analyzing user behavior to enhance user experience
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Remembering your login status
- Storing your preferences and settings
- Providing personalized content and features
- Enabling social media integration
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:
- Analytics Services: To understand website usage and performance
- Security Services: To protect against fraud and security threats
- Customer Support: To provide chat and support functionality
- Payment Processing: To securely process payments
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review.
5. Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help us:
- Maintain your session while you navigate our website
- Remember items in your shopping cart
- Ensure security during your visit
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us:
- Remember your preferences for future visits
- Provide a more personalized experience
- Analyze long-term usage patterns
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Our Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:
- Some features may not work properly
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Personalization features will be limited
- We may not be able to remember your preferences
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
8. Mobile Devices and Apps
If you access our services through a mobile app, we may use similar technologies to cookies, including:
- Device identifiers
- Local storage
- Software development kits (SDKs)
You can manage these through your device settings or app preferences.
9. Cookie Retention Periods
Different types of cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Authentication Cookies: Typically expire after 30 days
- Preference Cookies: May last up to 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: Usually expire after 2 years
10. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:
- Necessary for Service: Essential cookies are necessary for providing our services
- Legitimate Interest: Performance cookies help us improve our website
- Consent: Non-essential cookies are used only with your explicit consent
11. Updates to This 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 will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Sending you a notification if required by law
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
