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 a better user experience. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and allow us to improve our services.
At Summit Financial Advisors, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. This policy explains what cookies we use and why.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Examples:
Session management cookies
Security cookies
Load balancing cookies
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's functionality and user experience.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Examples:
Google Analytics cookies
Page load time tracking
Error reporting cookies
Visitor behavior analysis
3. Functionality Cookies
Purpose: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Duration: Up to 1 year
Examples:
Language preference cookies
Font size and display preferences
Location-based services
4. Marketing and Targeting Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Examples:
Advertising network cookies
Social media integration cookies
Retargeting cookies
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These include:
Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and reporting
Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and integration features
Advertising Networks: For delivering relevant advertisements
Customer Support Tools: For providing chat and support services
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing them to understand how they use cookies.
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Click the three dots menu (top right)
Select "Settings"
Click "Privacy and security"
Select "Cookies and other site data"
Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
Click the menu button (three lines)
Select "Settings"
Click "Privacy & Security"
Under "Cookies and Site Data", manage preferences
Safari
Go to "Preferences" from Safari menu
Click the "Privacy" tab
Adjust cookie settings under "Cookies and website data"
Microsoft Edge
Click the three dots menu
Select "Settings"
Click "Cookies and site permissions"
Manage cookies and data
Important Notice
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain areas of the site.
Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent tool. Your choices will be saved and respected during your visits to our website.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We respect DNT signals and will honor your tracking preferences.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalized content, and analyze our traffic. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies. Learn more
Cookie Settings
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly. Cannot be disabled.
Analytical Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
