Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how WashCanyon ("we", "us", "our"), operating washcanyon.com, uses cookies and similar technologies such as localStorage when you visit our pressure washer review site. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies and localStorage?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember preferences, and provide reporting information to site owners. localStorage is a similar browser technology that allows a website to store small amounts of data directly in your browser, which persists until it is manually cleared, even after you close your browser tab.

WashCanyon uses a combination of these technologies to remember your cookie consent choice and, where permitted, to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve our pressure washer reviews, buying guides, and comparison content.

How We Use Cookies and localStorage

1. Essential Consent Storage (localStorage)

When you first visit washcanyon.com, a consent banner appears asking whether you accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your response (accept or decline) is saved using your browser's localStorage. This allows us to remember your choice on future visits so the banner does not reappear every time you browse our site. This storage is strictly necessary for the site's cookie preference functionality to work and does not track your browsing activity elsewhere.

2. Analytics Cookies (Only With Consent)

If you click "Accept" on our consent banner, we activate analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with WashCanyon. This includes information such as which pressure washer reviews are most popular, how long visitors stay on a page, which pages lead visitors to leave the site, and general traffic patterns across devices and browsers. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

If you click "Decline," analytics cookies are not activated, and no analytics tracking scripts are loaded on your device. Only the essential localStorage entry recording your preference will be stored.

3. Third-Party Cookies

When analytics cookies are enabled, we may rely on third-party analytics providers to collect and process this data on our behalf. These third parties may set their own cookies in your browser in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control these third-party cookies directly, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any analytics providers referenced on our site for further detail on their data practices.

Third-party analytics cookies may collect information such as:

• Your approximate geographic location (based on IP address)
• The type of device, browser, and operating system you are using
• Pages visited and time spent on WashCanyon
• Referral sources that directed you to our site

What We Do Not Use Cookies For

• We do not use cookies to display personalized advertising.
• We do not sell cookie or analytics data to third parties for marketing purposes.
• We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as financial details or health data.

How to Withdraw or Change Your Consent

Because your cookie preference is stored in your browser's localStorage rather than through a centralized account system, you can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser's site data or storage for washcanyon.com. Once cleared, the consent banner will reappear on your next visit, allowing you to make a new choice.

To clear localStorage and cookies, you can typically:

• Open your browser settings and locate the "Privacy" or "Site Settings" section
• Find washcanyon.com in your list of visited sites
• Select the option to clear cookies, site data, or stored data for that site
• Refresh washcanyon.com to trigger the consent banner again

Alternatively, most browsers allow you to clear all cookies and site data at once through your browser's history or privacy settings. Please note that clearing all site data may also affect other websites you have visited, not just WashCanyon.

Browser Controls

In addition to our on-site consent banner, you can manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete cookies after each browsing session. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions, as steps vary between Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and other browsers.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and localStorage.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how WashCanyon uses cookies and localStorage, please reach out through the contact information provided on our website.