Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is used.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information by themselves, though in some cases they may be linked to personal data we hold about you as described in our Privacy Policy.
How We Use Cookies
The RD Merrill Electrical Contractors website uses cookies for the following general purposes:
- To ensure our website operates correctly and securely
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- To measure the effectiveness of our content
We do not use cookies for advertising or behavioral targeting. We do not sell cookie data to third parties.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
EssentialThese cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
AnalyticsThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website — which pages are visited most, where visitors come from, and how they navigate the site. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
Functionality Cookies
FunctionalThese cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as form preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on our behalf. These include:
- Google Analytics — used to analyze website traffic and usage patterns. Google's privacy policy is available at google.com/policies/privacy.
- Netlify — our hosting provider may set cookies for functionality and analytics. Netlify's privacy policy is available at netlify.com/privacy.
Managing & Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Look for cookie settings in your browser's preferences or settings menu. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Browser-specific guides:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Cookie Retention
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period — typically between 30 days and 2 years — or until you manually delete them. The specific duration depends on the purpose of the cookie.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
RD Merrill Electrical Contractors LLC
4821 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98105
Email: info@rdmerrill.com
Phone: (206) 555-0174