Like most websites, this one uses cookies — small files stored in your browser that help the site work correctly and help us understand how visitors interact with our pages. This Cookie Policy explains each type of cookie we use, why we use them, and how you can control or remove them at any time.
We try to keep cookie use to a minimum. We don't use cookies to build advertising profiles or track you across other websites.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place in your browser when you visit them. They're widely used to make websites work correctly, remember your preferences, and provide analytics data to site owners.
Cookies cannot execute programs, deliver viruses, or access files on your computer. They contain only the information your browser sends to the server — typically a unique identifier or a small piece of settings data.
Cookie types are commonly categorised as:
- Session cookies — temporary files deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — stored until they expire or you delete them manually
- First-party cookies — set by the website you are visiting (drainfix247.com)
- Third-party cookies — set by external services embedded in the page (e.g., Google Analytics)
2. Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function at a basic level. Without them, certain features — like navigating between pages with a consistent display — would not work properly. Essential cookies cannot be opted out of, because without them, the site simply won't work as intended.
We keep the number of essential cookies as small as possible. They do not collect any personally identifiable information and are not used for advertising purposes.
3. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and navigate our website. This data is aggregated and anonymised — it tells us things like how many people visited a given page this month, which pages visitors look at most, and what devices they browse from. It does not identify individual users.
Google Analytics cookies are classified as persistent third-party cookies. IP addresses are anonymised before being stored by Google. If you prefer not to be counted in our analytics, you can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Advertising Cookies
We use Google Ads conversion tracking, which may set a cookie when you arrive on our site after clicking a Google ad. This cookie records only whether a conversion event (like calling our number) occurred — it does not track you across other websites or build an advertising profile based on your browsing habits.
We do not use behavioral advertising cookies (sometimes called "targeting cookies") that follow you across unrelated websites to serve ads later. No retargeting pixel from Facebook, TikTok, or similar platforms is active on this site.
5. Cookie Reference Table
| Cookie name | Type | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Analytics | Google Analytics — session state for GA4 | 2 years |
_gcl_au |
Advertising | Google Ads — conversion tracking (call clicks) | 90 days |
| Browser session | Essential | Page navigation and display consistency | Session |
This table reflects cookies in use at the time of the last update. Exact cookie names may change as we update analytics or advertising platforms.
6. Managing Cookies
You are in charge of your browser, and all modern browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies at any time. Here's how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:
- Chrome — Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox — Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari (Mac) — Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Safari (iPhone/iPad) — Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Edge — Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and data stored
Disabling cookies on our site will not prevent you from calling us or requesting a service — those actions don't require cookies. It may, however, affect minor display or functionality features of the website itself.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies we use are set by Google. Their cookie usage is governed by their own policies, which you can review independently:
We do not embed social media widgets (like Facebook "Like" buttons) that would cause those platforms to set cookies without your knowledge.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove third-party services that use cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the most recent revision. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically if you want to stay informed about how cookies are used on our site.
9. Contact Us
If you have a question about cookies on this site, feel free to contact us:
3347 Rockford Mountain Lane
Durham, NC 27701