What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember user preferences, and provide information to website owners about visitor behavior. This Cookie Policy explains how Desco Garage Door Repair uses cookies on https://desco-garage-door-repair.com.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as submitting a form or filling out a request. You can configure your browser to block these, but parts of the site will not work.
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. Used for form session management.
- reCAPTCHA cookies — set by Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam and abuse on our forms.
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this to improve site speed, navigation, and content.
- Google Analytics 4 (cookie names:
_ga,_ga_*,_gid) — measures pageviews, sessions, traffic sources, and engagement. Data is aggregated and anonymized. Retention: 14 months. - Google Tag Manager — container that loads other Google scripts based on configured rules.
3. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These are used to deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Google Ads conversion tracking (cookie names:
_gcl_au,_gcl_aw) — measures conversion attribution from Google Ads campaigns. Used in conjunction with Google's Enhanced Conversions for hashed contact data. - GCLID parameter — captured from URLs and stored in session storage to attribute conversions to the originating ad click.
4. Functional Cookies
These enable enhanced functionality such as remembering form data while you complete a multi-step process.
- desco_ec_data (sessionStorage) — temporarily stores form data between submission and the thank-you page for accurate conversion tracking. Cleared after each submission.
- desco_thankyou_fired (sessionStorage) — prevents duplicate conversion firing in a single session.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third parties:
- Google (Analytics, Tag Manager, Ads, reCAPTCHA, Fonts) — see Google's Cookie Policy.
- YouTube (if any embedded videos appear in blog posts) — see YouTube's Privacy Policy.
How to Control Cookies
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Here are links for the most common browsers:
Note: blocking all cookies may impact site functionality, particularly form submission and contact features.
Opt-Out of Google Analytics
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Opt-Out of Personalized Google Ads
Visit Google Ad Settings to manage your ad preferences.
"Do Not Track" Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and currently, our site does not respond to DNT browser signals. We rely on the cookie controls described above instead.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our cookie usage changes or as required by law. Updates will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact
Questions about cookies on our site?
- Email: djboom@gmail.com
- Phone: (339) 399-4119
See also our Privacy Policy.