Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.

At Crystal Pond Accounting Services (crystall-pondd.com), we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide better services.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Session management
• Security features
• Cookie consent preferences
• Form submission data

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 performance and user experience.

• Page view statistics
• User behavior analysis
• Website performance monitoring
• Popular content identification

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Language preferences
• Regional settings
• Accessibility options
• Customized content

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.

• Advertisement targeting
• Social media integration
• Campaign effectiveness measurement
• Retargeting capabilities

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Website Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide personalized content
• Analytics: To understand how you use our website and improve our services
• Marketing: To show you relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Marketing Platforms: For advertising and retargeting

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set notifications when cookies are sent

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website.

6. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: Usually expire after 30 days to 1 year

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information or use cookies to track children under 16.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we update this policy, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

9. More Information

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

• About Cookies
• ICO Cookie Guidance
• All About Cookies

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: