COOKIE POLICY

This Cookie Policy ("Policy") outlines how River City Spotlight ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at [rivercityspotlight.com] ("Website"). This Policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.

This Policy is part of our broader [Privacy Policy] and is incorporated by reference. Any terms not defined here have the meanings provided in the Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store data such as your preferences, login status, or browsing activity. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently and to provide analytical insights and personalized experiences.

First-party cookies are set directly by River City Spotlight.Third-party cookies are set by outside services (such as Google or Facebook) to provide features like analytics, embedded content, or advertising. These third parties may recognize your device across websites.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to support the technical operation, personalization, and optimization of our Website. Cookies help us:

Enable core site functionality (like login and session control)Improve performance and usabilityTrack user behavior for analyticsDeliver and measure advertising contentIntegrate social sharing tools

Some cookies are essential for the Website to function properly, while others are used to enhance your experience.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to operate and cannot be turned off. They include:

- Session management cookies

- Security and authentication cookies

- Load balancing cookies

Without these, you wouldn’t be able to use core features like logging in or accessing secure pages.

3.2 Performance & Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance the Website’s performance and remember your preferences.

Examples include:

- Language or region selection

- Form autofill memory

- User interface customization

While not required for core functionality, disabling them may affect your experience.

3.3 Analytics & Customization Cookies

These help us understand how users interact with our Website so we can improve content and usability.

We may use:

- Google Analytics to track visitor trends

- Hotjar to monitor user behavior (e.g., clicks, scrolls)

- Facebook Pixel for understanding user engagement

All data collected is used in aggregated or pseudonymized form.

3.4 Advertising Cookies

Advertising cookies help us deliver relevant ads and avoid repetition.

We may use:

- Facebook Ads cookies

- Google Ads and DoubleClick cookies

- LinkedIn campaign tracking cookies

These tools help tailor ads to your interests and measure their effectiveness.

3.5 Social Media Cookies

These enable sharing content from our Website to social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. They may also be used to track your browsing for targeted advertising.

Examples include:

- Facebook "Like" and sharing tools

- LinkedIn sharing features

- Twitter share buttons

4. Specific Cookies We Use