Cookie and Data Usage Policy

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Effective Date: March 8, 2026 Last Revised: March 8, 2026

This Cookie and Data Usage Policy explains how iDry Columbus, LLC ("iDry Columbus," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on idrycolumbus.com ("Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal information.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website ("third-party cookies").

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core features like page navigation, form submission, and security. The Website cannot function correctly without these cookies.

Examples: session management, form security tokens, WordPress functionality.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website. These cookies collect information about pages visited, time spent on the site, traffic sources, and general usage patterns. This data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

Google Analytics cookies include: ga, _ga*, _gid, _gat

Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience, such as remembering if you have dismissed a notification or selected a preference.

Cookies We Do Not Use

iDry Columbus does not currently run paid advertising campaigns. We do not use:

Advertising or retargeting cookies
Interest-based advertising trackers
Facebook Pixel, Google Ads remarketing, or similar ad-tracking technologies

If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and provide appropriate notice.

Third-Party Services

Our Website uses the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics — Website traffic analysis. Data is aggregated and anonymized. See Google's data practices: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Google Fonts — Web font delivery. Google may log font requests. See: https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq/privacy

WordPress — Content management system. Sets essential cookies for site functionality.

Elementor — Page builder. May set functional cookies related to page rendering.

We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for details.

How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

View what cookies are stored on your device
Delete all or specific cookies
Block cookies from all or specific websites
Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies

Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09

Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of the Website from functioning correctly.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers send "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we limit our tracking to the analytics tools described in this policy.

State Privacy Rights

California Residents

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information is collected through cookies and tracking technologies, request deletion of that data, and opt out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell personal information. For cookie-specific opt-out, use the Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on linked above or adjust your browser settings.

Virginia Residents

Under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), you have the right to opt out of the processing of personal data for targeted advertising purposes. Since we do not engage in targeted advertising, this provision does not currently apply. If this changes, we will update this policy.

Data Retention for Cookies

Cookie expiration periods vary:

Session cookies expire when you close your browser
Google Analytics cookies expire after 2 years of inactivity (or based on your browser settings)
Functional cookies typically expire within 1 year

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie and Data Usage Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Revised" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy:

iDry Columbus, LLC 175 S. 3rd Street, Office #200 Columbus, Ohio 43215 Phone: 614-810-0000 Email: support@idrycolumbus.com