Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. These files allow the website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions. Cookies help improve your browsing experience by enabling certain features and remembering your settings between visits.

Most websites use cookies in some form. They are a standard technology that helps websites function properly and provide useful features to visitors. You have control over which cookies your browser accepts, and you can modify these settings at any time.

How We Use Cookies

Whitmore Associates uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to understand how visitors interact with our content. We use cookies for basic website functionality, to remember your preferences, to analyze site usage patterns, and to improve our services based on visitor behavior.

We do not use cookies to identify you personally unless you have engaged our services and logged into a client portal. The cookies we use are primarily for technical purposes and aggregate analytics rather than individual tracking.

Types of Cookies We Use

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can control which cookies you allow using the toggles below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. Your preferences are saved locally and will be remembered on your next visit.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use. These may include analytics providers like Google Analytics, social media platforms if you interact with embedded content, or other service providers that help us operate our website.

We carefully select third-party services and ensure they handle data responsibly. However, we do not control how these third parties use cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services for more information about their cookie practices.

Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. These are used for essential website functionality. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, ranging from days to years, depending on their purpose.

Our analytics cookies typically expire after two years. Preference cookies may last longer to remember your settings across multiple visits. You can delete all cookies at any time through your browser settings.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Each browser offers different methods for managing cookies. Below are instructions for common browsers:

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain website features. Some functionality requires cookies to work properly.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to choose whether to accept cookies when you first visit our website. You can change your preferences at any time by returning to this page and adjusting the settings above, or by modifying your browser settings directly.

Withdrawing consent for cookies does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal. If you disable certain cookies, some website features may not function as intended, though essential functionality will remain available.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.