Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our website functionality.

Last Updated: 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored 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.

This Cookie Policy explains how Michael Web Services (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at michaelwebservices.com.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples:

  • • Session management cookies
  • • Security cookies
  • • Cookie consent preferences
  • • Load balancing cookies

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

Examples:

  • • User preference settings
  • • Language preferences
  • • Form data retention
  • • Chat widget functionality

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples:

  • • Google Analytics
  • • Page view tracking
  • • User behavior analysis
  • • Performance monitoring

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.

Examples:

  • • Facebook Pixel
  • • Google Ads conversion tracking
  • • Retargeting pixels
  • • Social media plugins

Detailed Cookie Information

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
_ga Google Analytics – distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics – distinguishes unique users 24 hours Analytics
_fbp Facebook Pixel – tracks conversions and user behavior 3 months Marketing
PHPSESSID Maintains user session state Session Necessary
cookie_consent Stores user cookie preferences 1 year Necessary

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies and similar tracking technologies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept or reject.

Third-Party Opt-Outs

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can adjust your privacy settings to limit ad tracking and reset your advertising identifier.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information anonymously.

Google Privacy Policy

Facebook Pixel

We use Facebook Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to show you relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.

Facebook Privacy Policy

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Be informed about how cookies are used on our website
  • Choose which cookies you want to accept or reject
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Access information about cookies stored on your device
  • Request deletion of cookies (subject to technical limitations)

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.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy and notify you through our website or other appropriate means.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Get in Touch

privacy@michaelwebservices.com
(415) 867-5309
123 Market Street, Suite 456
San Francisco, CA 94105

Business Hours

Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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