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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, provide analytics, and enable personalized experiences. Cookies may be "session" (deleted when browser closes) or "persistent" (remain for a set period).

This policy explains how Fettinger Digital uses cookies and similar technologies on fettingerdigital.com.

2. Cookie Categories

Category 1: Strictly Necessary Cookies

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — essential for Website function.

CookiePurposeDurationProvider
cookieConsentStores your cookie consent preferences12 monthsfettingerdigital.com (First-party)
session_idMaintains session stateSessionfettingerdigital.com (First-party)
csrf_tokenPrevents cross-site request forgerySessionfettingerdigital.com (First-party)

These are essential. You cannot opt out as the Website cannot operate without them.

Category 2: Analytics & Performance Cookies

Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) — set only after consent.

CookiePurposeDurationProvider
_gaDistinguishes unique users24 monthsGoogle Analytics (Third-party)
_ga_*Maintains session state24 monthsGoogle Analytics (Third-party)
_gidDistinguishes users (24h)24 hoursGoogle Analytics (Third-party)
_gatThrottles request rate1 minuteGoogle Analytics (Third-party)

Third-Party Disclosure: Data processed by Google LLC. Transfers outside the EEA are governed by Standard Contractual Clauses.

Category 3: Functional Cookies

Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

CookiePurposeDurationProvider
lang_prefLanguage preference12 monthsfettingerdigital.com (First-party)
theme_prefDisplay preferences12 monthsfettingerdigital.com (First-party)
form_dataTemporarily stores form inputSessionfettingerdigital.com (First-party)

Category 4: Marketing & Targeting Cookies

Legal Basis: Explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

CookiePurposeDurationProvider
_fbpDelivers targeted advertisements3 monthsMeta Platforms (Third-party)
_gcl_auTracks ad conversion effectiveness3 monthsGoogle Ads (Third-party)

Third-Party Disclosure: Data may be shared with Meta Platforms, Inc. and Google LLC under Standard Contractual Clauses. We do not sell personal data. We do not share data for advertising purposes beyond what is described here, and only with your explicit consent.

3. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Some third-party cookies involve data transfer outside the EEA. Protected by:

4. Your Control Rights

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

On first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept all or reject non-essential cookies.

4.2 Browser Settings

4.3 Opt-Out Tools

5. Similar Technologies

6. Updates

We may update this policy. Changes will be posted with an updated date.

7. Contact

Fettinger Digital
314 Van Rensselaer St #5, Syracuse, NY 13204
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (315) 926-4073