What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember your preferences or actions over time. This helps provide a better user experience and enables certain features to work properly.
Did You Know?
Cookies cannot access, read, or modify any other data stored on your computer. They only contain information that the website itself has placed there, and they can only be read by the website that created them.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Below is a detailed explanation of each type:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Form submission handling via Formsubmit.co
- Security and anti-spam protection
- Session management
- Accessibility features
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our website and services by collecting anonymous statistical data.
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Traffic sources and referral patterns
- Geographic location of visitors (country level)
- Device and browser information
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and communications. They remember your preferences and help us provide content that is more relevant to your interests.
- Email marketing preferences
- Advertisement relevance
- Campaign tracking and effectiveness
- Social media integration
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third-party providers who may set cookies on your device. These providers have their own cookie and privacy policies:
Formsubmit.co
We use Formsubmit.co to process contact form submissions. They may set cookies for:
- Spam prevention and security verification
- Form submission tracking
- Session management during form completion
For more information, visit: formsubmit.co
Google Services
We may use Google services for analytics and functionality. Google may set cookies for:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behavior
- Google reCAPTCHA: Security and spam protection
- Google Fonts: Font delivery optimization
For more information, visit: Google Privacy Policy
Cookie Details
Below is a table of the main cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _session_id | Essential | Maintains user session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Essential | Security token for form submissions | Session |
| formsubmit_session | Essential | Form submission handling | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics user identification | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics session data | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics user identification | 24 hours |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _gcl_au | Marketing | Google Ads conversion tracking | 3 months |
| preferring_session | Marketing | User preference tracking | 1 year |
How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Important Note
Blocking all cookies may prevent certain features from working properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. You can choose to accept or decline optional cookies through our cookie consent banner.
Cookie Consent Options
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept All: Enable all cookies including essential, analytics, and marketing cookies
- Essential Only: Enable only essential cookies required for basic website functionality
- Customize: Choose which types of cookies you wish to accept
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or by clearing your browser cookies to trigger the consent banner again.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data collection practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Company: Gulf Coast Electrical Services LLC
Last Updated: October 28, 2026