Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 24, 2025

Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze usage, and maintain security. It also describes your choices regarding cookies and how you can manage them. Our goal is to be transparent about our use of these technologies and ensure you feel confident in how your data is handled.

Quick Summary

  • We use cookies to improve website functionality, analyze usage, and remember your preferences.
  • We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information.
  • You can control cookie settings through your browser or by contacting us.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device on subsequent visits and can store information about your preferences or past actions. We use cookies and similar technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to provide a better user experience and to understand how our website is used.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes to ensure our website functions effectively and to improve your experience:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website may not work as intended. Examples include:

  • Maintaining user session integrity.
  • Ensuring secure access to certain features.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or recently viewed services) and provide enhanced, personalized features. Examples include:

  • Remembering your display settings.
  • Storing preferences for future visits.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our content and user experience. Examples include:

  • Tracking which pages are visited most frequently.
  • Measuring the time spent on different sections of the site.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements or promotional content. They may be set by us or by third-party providers. Examples include:

  • Personalizing content or offers based on browsing behavior.
  • Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies and similar technologies are used for the following purposes:

  • Website Functionality: To ensure the website operates correctly and securely.
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience.
  • Analytics and Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website’s content and performance.
  • Marketing and Communications: To deliver relevant content or advertisements, where you have opted in to receive such communications.

Managing Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used on our website. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Here’s how you can do this:

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies. Instructions for managing cookies can typically be found in the “Help” or “Settings” section of your browser.
  • Opt-Out Tools: For marketing cookies, you can use opt-out tools provided by third-party advertising networks.
  • Contact Us: If you have specific requests or need assistance with cookie management, reach out to us using the details in the “Contact Us” section below.

Please note that disabling certain cookies, especially strictly necessary ones, may impact the functionality of our website.

Sharing and Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on our website to support functionalities like analytics or advertising. These third parties include:

  • Analytics Providers: To help us understand website usage and improve performance.
  • Advertising Partners: To deliver relevant advertisements or measure campaign effectiveness, where permitted.

We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective providers. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

Data Retention

Cookies have varying expiration periods depending on their purpose:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (ranging from days to years) or until you delete them.

We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Once no longer needed, the data is securely deleted or anonymized.

Security

We take the security of data collected through cookies seriously and implement appropriate measures to protect it. These include encryption during transmission and limiting access to authorized personnel only. While no method is 100% secure, we are committed to continuously improving our safeguards.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, you may have rights regarding data collected through cookies, including:

  • Access: Request information about the cookies we use and the data collected.
  • Correction: Request updates to inaccurate data associated with cookies.
  • Deletion: Request the deletion of cookie data when it is no longer necessary.
  • Objection: Object to the use of certain cookies, such as marketing cookies.
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date at the top of the policy will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please reach out to us:

  • Email: hello@handyman.com
  • Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567
  • Address: 123 Innovation Drive, Tech City, CA 90210

We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly.


This cookie policy is effective as of September 24, 2025 and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future.