Cookie Policy

Understanding how we use cookies to enhance your website experience.

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: November 19, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Higher Gear Bicycle Repair ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies (collectively "cookies") when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time, making your browsing experience more convenient.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and security features.

  • Session cookies that maintain your login state
  • Security cookies that help protect against fraud
  • Load-balancing cookies that distribute website traffic

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and improve its performance.

  • Page visit tracking to understand popular content
  • Website performance monitoring
  • Analytics cookies to measure website usage

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

  • Remembering your cookie preferences
  • Remembering form information for easier re-submission
  • Website customization preferences

Advertising and Targeting Cookies

We do not currently use advertising or targeting cookies, but may implement them in the future to provide relevant content and offers.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for the purposes described above. These third parties include:

  • Analytics Providers: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Service Providers: For website functionality and performance
  • Social Media Platforms: To enable social sharing features

4. Cookie Management

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

Our website displays a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.

Browser Settings

You can configure your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, some website features may not function properly if you disable cookies.

Cookie Management Tools

Various third-party tools are available to help you manage cookies across different websites.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Stores your cookie preferences 12 months
sessionId Maintains session state Session

Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gat Google Analytics - requests per user 1 minute

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or would like to exercise your cookie-related rights, please contact us:

Email: marycarlson@hgbyciclerpr.com

Phone: (847) 853-7433

Mail: 1131 Greenleaf Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091-2708

8. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, please visit: