Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website, including:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Social media platforms for sharing functionality
• Marketing and advertising platforms

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies
• Cookie Consent: Use our cookie consent banner to manage preferences
• Opt-Out Links: Use provided opt-out links for specific services

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period
• First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services

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.

Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@blackwaterindustries.com
Address: Blackwater Industries, [Address], [City], [State] [ZIP]

Last Updated: January 2025