Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.
Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, provide a personalized experience, and understand how you interact with the site. They do not harm your device or contain viruses.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies:
- Are required for basic website operations
- Allow you to navigate the website
- Enable form submissions
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
Essential cookies cannot be switched off. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website will not work properly.
2.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies:
- Track which pages you visit and how long you stay
- Help us improve website performance and content
- Show us how you found our website
- Collect aggregated, anonymous data
We use analytics cookies to improve our website and services based on user behavior patterns.
2.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display relevant and engaging advertisements. These cookies:
- Remember your visit history
- Help deliver relevant advertisements
- Limit how many times you see an ad
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
We currently do not use marketing cookies, but we reserve the right to implement them in the future for advertising purposes.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These third parties may use cookies for their own purposes:
3.1 FormSubmit
We use FormSubmit (formsubmit.co) to process contact and lead forms on our website. FormSubmit may set cookies for security and spam prevention purposes. For more information, see their privacy policy at https://formsubmit.co/privacy.
3.2 Google Maps
Our Contact page includes an embedded Google Maps widget. Google may set cookies when you interact with the map. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.
3.3 Analytics Providers
If we implement analytics services in the future, those services may set their own cookies to track website usage.
4. How to Manage Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Allow all types of cookies
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies
- Manage Preferences: Choose which cookie categories to allow
4.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Allow cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4.3 Opt-Out Tools
You may also use the following tools to opt out of tracking:
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
5. Cookies We Set
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| cookie_analytics | Stores analytics cookie preference | 1 year | Essential |
| cookie_marketing | Stores marketing cookie preference | 1 year | Essential |
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
BDL CONSTRUCTION INC
2898 LAKE FOREST ROAD
TAHOE CITY, CA 96145
Email: info@bdl-construction-inc.net
Phone: +1 (740) 406-1896