Cookie Policy

Effective Date: [INSERT DATE] | Last Updated: [INSERT DATE]

This Cookie Policy explains how Bayline Surface Group uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and deliver relevant content and advertising.

Similar technologies — including web beacons, pixels, local storage, and tracking scripts — function like cookies and are also covered by this policy.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required for the website to function. You cannot opt out of these without breaking the site. Examples:

Session cookies that maintain your form state
Security cookies that prevent cross-site request forgery

2.2 Functional Cookies

Help the site remember your choices and preferences:

Cookie consent preferences (so we don't keep asking)
Language and region preferences

2.3 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. We use:

Google Analytics: measures site traffic and user behavior in aggregate
Microsoft Clarity (if enabled): heatmaps and session recordings

These cookies do not identify you personally and may be opted out.

2.4 Advertising Cookies

Used to deliver and measure relevant ads:

Google Ads conversion tracking: measures whether visitors from our ads submit a form
Google Ads remarketing: may show our ads to past visitors on other websites
Meta (Facebook) Pixel (if enabled): conversion tracking on Meta platforms

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third parties when you visit our site. We do not control these cookies, but we use the following third-party services:

Provider	Purpose	More Info
Google Analytics	Analytics	Privacy Policy
Google Ads	Advertising / Conversion Tracking	Privacy Policy
Formspree	Form processing	Privacy Policy
Cloudflare / Netlify	Hosting & security	Provider-specific

4. How to Manage Cookies

4.1 Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Preferences" in the site footer.

4.2 Through Your Browser

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

Block all cookies (may break some site features)
Delete cookies that have already been set
Receive a notification when a cookie is set

Instructions for popular browsers:

4.3 Opt Out of Analytics and Advertising

Google Analytics: Browser Add-on Opt-Out
Google Ads: Ads Settings
Industry-wide: DAA Opt-Out | NAI Opt-Out

5. Cookie Retention

Cookies may be either "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or are deleted). Our cookies typically persist for 30 days to 24 months, depending on purpose.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our practices change. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

7. Contact

Questions? Contact [PRIVACY EMAIL].