Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and browsing behavior.

2. Cookie Categories

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required for site functionality, security, and legal compliance. Always enabled. Examples: session cookies, security tokens, form data storage.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how you use our Site. We use Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) to track pages visited, time spent, and general navigation. No personal identification. Enabled by your consent via our cookie banner.

Marketing Cookies

Enable retargeting and ad personalization. Google Ads tracking (_gcl_au, _gcl_aw, ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization) allows us to show relevant ads across the web. Requires your explicit consent.

3. Consent Mode v2 Implementation

We use Google Consent Mode v2, which respects your cookie preferences:

• Default: All non-essential cookies are denied until you consent.
• Accept All: Analytics and marketing cookies are enabled.
• Reject: Only strictly necessary cookies remain.
• Save Preferences: Your custom settings are saved and respected on future visits.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics: Tracks usage patterns for site improvement. Data stored per Google's privacy policies. Google Ads: Conversion tracking and remarketing. Allows us to measure campaign effectiveness. Google Maps: Embedded map on contact page stores cookies for functionality.

5. Managing Your Cookies

Cookie Banner: Use our cookie banner (bottom of page) to accept, reject, or customize your preferences. Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to reject cookies or notify you when a cookie is set. Opt-Out Tools: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

6. Cookie Table

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
cookieConsent	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year	Strictly Necessary
_ga, _gid, _gat	Google Analytics tracking	2 years	Analytics
_gcl_au, _gcl_aw	Google Ads tracking and conversion	3 months	Marketing
ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization	Ad targeting and personalization	Session/1 year	Marketing

7. Data Protection

Cookie data is treated as personal data under GDPR and CCPA. Your consent is required for non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time via our cookie banner or by contacting us at infor@forestexpelea.world.

8. Contact Us

Questions about cookies? Email infor@forestexpelea.world or call +1 (503) 248-7194.