Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how JP King Auction Company, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website jpkingcompany.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are used when you visit our website again
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- To enable certain functions of our website
- To provide analytics and understand how visitors use our website
- To enhance user experience and website performance
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To deliver relevant content and advertising (if applicable)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Session management
- Security features
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Region selection
- User interface customization
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's functionality and content.
Examples:
- Google Analytics (if implemented)
- Page views and visitor statistics
- Traffic sources and user behavior
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. Currently, our website does not use marketing cookies, but this may change in the future.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver services. Third-party services we use may include:
4.1 Form Services
We use FormSubmit.co to process form submissions. This service may set cookies to prevent spam and ensure proper form functionality.
4.2 Analytics Services
We may use analytics services like Google Analytics to understand website usage. These services may use cookies to collect anonymous information about your visit.
4.3 Font Services
We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts. Google may set cookies when loading these fonts.
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies using this banner.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from all websites
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:
- Form submissions may not work correctly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- We may not be able to remember your cookie consent choice
- Website performance may be affected
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled without impacting core functionality.
7. Cookies on Mobile Devices
Similar to desktop browsers, mobile browsers also allow you to control cookies. The process varies by device and browser, but you can typically find cookie settings in your browser's privacy or security settings.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
9. More Information
For more information about our privacy practices, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
JP King Auction Company, Inc.
580 SUTTON BRIDGE RD
Rainbow City, AL 35906
United States
Phone: +1 (331) 285-0453
Email: manager@jpkingcompany.com
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
10. Cookie Details Table
Below is a summary of the cookies we currently use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores user's cookie consent preference | Essential | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 24 hours |