Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 31, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Thomas J. Painting ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://painterissaquahwa.com. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and your choices regarding cookie management. For the purposes of this policy, our business operates under the legal jurisdiction of Sammamish, Washington, United States. If you are accessing our website from the European Union or European Economic Area, this policy also complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to provide information to the website owners, and to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services are integrated into the website (third-party cookies).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential/Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and ensuring the website performs as expected. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies, such as those provided by Google Analytics, to collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand which pages are most popular, how users move around the site, and how we can improve the overall user experience. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preferences or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

Advertising/Marketing Cookies

Advertising or marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners.

Cookie Table

Cookie Name Type Purpose Provider Duration
__cfduid Essential Used by security services to identify trusted web traffic Cloudflare 1 month (Persistent)
_ga Analytics Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on website usage Google Analytics 2 years (Persistent)
_gid Analytics Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on website usage Google Analytics 24 hours (Persistent)
_gat Analytics Used to throttle request rate Google Analytics 1 minute (Session)
cookieconsent_status Functionality Remembers user's cookie consent preferences Thomas J. Painting 1 year (Persistent)
IDE Advertising Used to provide ad delivery or retargeting Google DoubleClick 1 year (Persistent)

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties, such as analytics providers and advertising partners. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of those external providers. We do not control the operation of third-party cookies and recommend that you review their privacy and cookie policies for more information.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session or persistent:

Managing Cookie Preferences

You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing your browser settings or using the cookie consent management tool on our website.

How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website. Below are links to manage cookies in popular browsers:

GDPR and ePrivacy Directive Compliance

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device and provide you with clear information about the cookies we use. You may withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information. The "Effective Date" at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.

Contact Information

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

Thomas J. Painting
Sammamish, Washington, United States
Website: https://painterissaquahwa.com
Email: [email protected]

+1 425-310-4307