Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: May 15, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Barstow Contract Co.® ("Barstow," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, www.barstowcontracts.com (the "Site"). By using or continuing to browse the Site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies serve a variety of functions, including:

  • Remembering your login information or preferences

  • Enabling secure transactions

  • Improving site functionality and performance

  • Tracking traffic and user behavior

  • Delivering personalized content and advertising

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies, which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable:

  • Login and authentication

  • Secure account access and transactions

  • Proper display of pages and navigation

  • Enforcement of site security features

Blocking these cookies may impact your ability to use the Site.

Performance & Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Site by collecting anonymized data such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on each page

  • Navigation paths

  • Error reports

We use tools such as Google Analytics to analyze this data to improve our content, navigation, and user experience.

Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to:

  • Remember your language, region, or login preferences

  • Retain session information across pages

  • Deliver a more personalized experience

Targeting & Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to:

  • Show ads tailored to your interests based on browsing activity

  • Limit the number of times you see an ad

  • Measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns

These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising partners and may track you across multiple websites.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are placed by third-party service providers that help us:

  • Operate the website (e.g., payment processors, CDN providers)

  • Analyze website usage (e.g., Google Analytics)

  • Serve ads or marketing content (e.g., Meta Pixel, Google Ads)

Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of those providers. We do not control the settings or usage of third-party cookies.

4. Managing Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control your cookie preferences. Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete stored cookies

  • Block cookies altogether

  • Set alerts for when cookies are being placed

Please note that disabling or deleting essential cookies may affect core functionality and limit your ability to use certain features of the Site.

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to revise this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal obligations, or industry standards. When we update this policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: hq@barstowcontracts.com