COOKIES POLICY

**Cookies Policy for Better Built Minnesota**

Effective Date: July 21, 2023

At Better Built Minnesota, we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience and improve the functionality of our site. This Cookies Policy outlines how we use cookies, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control their usage. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. **What are Cookies?**
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to improve website performance and provide a better browsing experience. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information; instead, they may store preferences, session information, and other data that helps us enhance your interaction with our website.

2. **Types of Cookies We Use:**
We use the following types of cookies on our website:

a. **Essential Cookies:** These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and making online transactions.

b. **Performance Cookies:** These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website. They help us analyze website traffic, identify popular pages, and enhance site performance. The data collected is used to improve our website and tailor it to the needs of our users.

c. **Functionality Cookies:** Functionality cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences or region) to provide a more personalized experience. These cookies may also be used to enable specific features on the website.

d. **Advertising/Targeting Cookies:** We do not use advertising or targeting cookies to track your online behavior for advertising purposes.

3. **Third-Party Cookies:**
Our website may include content or features from third-party providers, such as embedded videos, social media plugins, or analytical services. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your interaction with their content. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information about how they use cookies and handle your data.

4. **How to Control Cookies:**
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to accept, reject, or delete cookies. The process for managing cookies varies depending on the browser you use. Here are some general instructions:

– Google Chrome: Click on the three-dot menu in the top right corner, go to “Settings,” then “Privacy and security,” and select “Cookies and other site data.”
– Mozilla Firefox: Click on the three-bar menu in the top right corner, go to “Options,” then “Privacy & Security,” and choose “Cookies and Site Data.”
– Microsoft Edge: Click on the three-dot menu in the top right corner, go to “Settings,” then “Privacy, search, and services,” and select “Cookies and site permissions.”
– Safari (macOS): Click on “Safari” in the top left corner, go to “Preferences,” then “Privacy,” and choose “Cookies and website data.”
– Safari (iOS): Go to “Settings,” select “Safari,” then “Advanced,” and tap on “Website Data.”

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website, and some features may not work correctly.

5. **Changes to this Policy:**
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any such changes will be posted on this page, and the effective date will be updated accordingly.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us using the information provided in our Privacy Policy.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy and agree to its terms.