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Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies to improve your experience on our website.

Last Updated: August 29, 2026

What Are Cookies?

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

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Penguin Shades uses them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

  • Essential Operations: To make our website function properly
  • Performance & Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
  • Preferences: To remember whether you dismissed the estimate bar
  • Marketing: To measure advertising performance

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
stickyCTAClosedRemembers when the estimate bar is dismissedSession

Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics sets these cookies to help us understand how visitors use the website and improve its performance.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics - Distinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_*Google Analytics 4 - Maintains session state2 years
_gidGoogle Analytics - Distinguishes users24 hours

Marketing Cookies

Google Ads and Meta may set cookies used to measure visits and advertising performance.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_fbpMeta Pixel - Tracks visits across websites3 months
_fbcMeta Pixel - Stores click identifier3 months
_gcl_*Google Ads - Measures advertising conversionsUp to 90 days

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies are controlled by third parties and are subject to their respective privacy policies:

Managing Cookies

You can manage or block cookies using your browser settings. Blocking analytics or marketing cookies may limit our ability to measure website usage and advertising performance.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept all cookies
  • Notify you when a cookie is set
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to opt out of specific tracking:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are required for the website to work, and disabling them may prevent you from using certain features or completing certain actions.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals because there is no common industry standard for compliance. However, you can still manage your privacy preferences using the cookie controls described above.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.

Contact Us

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

Penguin Shades Inc.

Service-area business based in Tracy, California

Phone: (209) 319-8911

Email: info@penguinshades.com