Cookie Policy
Linn County Market
Effective Date: [INSERT DATE] Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device, remember preferences, and analyze behavior. This Cookie Policy describes the cookies and similar technologies (web beacons, pixels, local storage) used on www.linncountymarket.com (the “Platform”), and your choices regarding them.
This Policy supplements our Privacy Policy.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary
Required for the Platform to function. They enable session management, authentication, security, and load balancing. These cannot be disabled without breaking core functionality.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
lcm_session | Session authentication | Session |
lcm_csrf | Cross-site request forgery protection | Session |
__Host-cf_bm | Bot/abuse protection (Cloudflare) | 30 minutes |
2.2 Functional
Enhance the Platform by remembering preferences (language, saved searches, recently viewed listings).
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
lcm_prefs | Display preferences | 1 year |
lcm_recent_views | Recently viewed listings | 30 days |
2.3 Analytics
Help us understand how users interact with the Platform so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (configured with IP anonymization) | 2 years |
lcm_anon_id | First-party usage analytics | 1 year |
2.4 Advertising and Targeting
We may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver and measure advertising relevant to your interests, including on third-party sites. Under the laws of California and certain other states, this may be considered a “sale” or “share” for purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_fbp | Meta advertising and conversion measurement (if enabled) | 90 days |
lcm_attribution | First-party attribution | 180 days |
3. Your Choices
3.1 Cookie Banner
On your first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept all, reject non-essential, or customize cookie categories. You can change your selection at any time via Cookie Preferences (footer link).
3.2 Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See:
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge
3.3 Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We honor the Global Privacy Control signal. When your browser sends a GPC header, we treat it as a valid opt-out of “sale” and “share” of personal information and of targeted advertising, as required by California and certain other states.
3.4 Do Not Track
Browser “Do Not Track” signals lack a uniform standard. We do not currently respond to DNT, but we do honor GPC (see above).
3.5 Industry Opt-Outs
You may opt out of certain interest-based advertising via:
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
- Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision.
