Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

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

2. How We Use Cookies

PestBooker uses cookies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and improve our services. We use the following types of cookies:

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Authentication and security
• Session management
• Load balancing

Duration: Session or 30 days
Can be disabled: No (required for service functionality)

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:

• Page views and navigation paths
• Time spent on pages
• Error tracking
• Browser and device information

Third-party services: Google Analytics (if configured)
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Remembering user preferences
• Language selection
• Display customizations

Duration: 30 days to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes

3.4 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us improve website performance:

• Page load times
• Server response times
• Error monitoring

Duration: Session to 30 days
Can be disabled: Yes

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics (if configured by your organization)
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing (Stripe)
• Authentication Providers: For secure login (Clerk)

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies for more information.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block future cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

5.2 Browser Help Links

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience:

• You may need to log in more frequently
• Some features may not function properly
• Your preferences may not be saved

6. Cookie Lifespan

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

8. Contact Us

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

9. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org