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://painterinkirklandwa.com. This policy provides information about the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and your choices regarding cookies. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our use of cookies.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies can also be used to analyze website usage and personalize content and advertisements.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential/Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies, such as Google Analytics, to collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand how users interact with our site, which pages are visited most often, and if users encounter errors. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous, and is used to improve the website’s performance and user experience.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal 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. At present, our website does not use advertising or marketing cookies.

How We Use Cookies

Thomas J. Painting uses cookies to:

Cookie Table

Cookie Name Type Purpose Provider Duration
cookie_consent Essential Stores your cookie consent preferences Thomas J. Painting 1 year (persistent)
_ga Analytics Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics Google Analytics 2 years (persistent)
_gid Analytics Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics Google Analytics 24 hours (persistent)
_gat Analytics Used to throttle request rate for Google Analytics Google Analytics 1 minute (persistent)
site_language Functionality Remembers your language preference Thomas J. Painting 1 year (persistent)

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services, such as Google Analytics. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the third parties providing them. For more information, please review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties:

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session or persistent cookies:

Managing Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by revisiting the cookie consent options on our website.

How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

GDPR and ePrivacy Directive Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. We only use non-essential cookies (such as analytics or functionality cookies) with your explicit consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by updating your cookie preferences. For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

Updates to This Cookie 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. The updated policy will be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.

Contact Information

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

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

+1 425-310-4307