Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how PestGuard ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. We encourage you to read this document together with our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect and use information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are 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 provide information to the owners of the site, and to improve user experience. Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other services we use, such as analytics or advertising partners). They may also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes: to enable certain functions of our website, to understand how visitors interact with our pages, to remember your preferences and settings, to improve performance and security, and to comply with legal or contractual obligations. For example, we may use cookies to remember that you have accepted our cookie banner, to keep you logged in if we offer account features, to analyze traffic and usage patterns, and to personalize content where applicable. Without some of these technologies, parts of our site may not function correctly.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies if you wish to use the site, as the website would not function properly without them.

Functional cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and to provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Analytics and performance cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information anonymously. This can include the number of visitors, how they arrived at the site (e.g., from a search engine or link), and which pages they viewed. This information helps us improve the way our website works and the user experience.

Marketing or targeting cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and to track the effectiveness of campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and to show you relevant adverts on other sites.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device. These may include analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), advertising partners, and social media platforms when we embed content or offer social sharing features. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we do not control how they use the data they collect. We recommend that you review their policies to understand their practices. We only work with providers that we believe maintain appropriate safeguards and comply with applicable data protection laws.

5. How Long Cookies Last

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period (which can range from a few minutes to several years) or until you manually delete them. The retention period for each cookie depends on its purpose. For example, a cookie that remembers your cookie consent choice might last for one year, while an analytics cookie might last for two years. You can usually see the expiry of individual cookies in your browser's cookie settings.

6. Managing and Deleting Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block or delete cookies, or accept them only from certain sites. The method for doing this varies by browser; you can usually find instructions in the "Help" or "Settings" menu. Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience. For example, you may need to re-enter information or reset preferences. You can also use browser add-ons or tools that manage cookies across sites. For more information about managing cookies, visit your browser's official support pages or sites such as www.aboutcookies.org.

7. Do Not Track and Similar Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) or similar setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your activity not be tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites must respond to these signals. We may continue to use cookies and similar technologies as described in this policy regardless of such signals, in line with our Privacy Policy and this Cookie Policy. We are committed to transparency and will update this policy if our practices change in response to widely adopted standards.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy. If we make material changes that affect how we use cookies, we may also seek your consent again where required by law.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: PestGuard, 1 Lyric Square, London W6 0NB; phone(888) 217-8439; email support@pestguardplace.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable data protection laws.