NEW ENGLAND SMOKEHOUSE JERKY
Cookie & Consent Policy
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
This Cookie & Consent Policy explains how New England Smokehouse Jerky (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and Progressive Web App (collectively, the “Platform”). It also describes your rights and choices regarding these technologies.
By continuing to use our Platform after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website or use an app. They help the Platform recognize your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our content. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on the Platform:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Can Be Disabled? |
| Strictly Necessary | Required for core Platform functions: shopping cart, account login, checkout, and PWA installation. | No — required for the Platform to function. |
| Functional | Remembers your preferences (e.g., language, region, saved cart contents, loyalty program status). | Yes — via consent banner. |
| Analytics | Tracks aggregate usage patterns (pages visited, session duration, traffic sources) to help us improve the Platform. No personally identifiable data is sold. | Yes — via consent banner. |
| Marketing / Retargeting | Used to deliver relevant promotional content and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Only activated with your consent. | Yes — via consent banner. |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Platform may be set by trusted third-party services we use to operate the Platform, including but not limited to:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) for aggregate traffic reporting
- Payment processors for secure transaction handling
- Email marketing platforms for newsletter delivery and campaign tracking
- Social media plugins or sharing features
We do not control third-party cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Platform.
4. PWA & Local Storage
Our Progressive Web App (PWA) may use browser local storage and session storage in addition to cookies to provide offline functionality, cache product data, and maintain your session. These technologies function similarly to cookies and are subject to the same consent choices where technically feasible.
5. Your Consent Choices
When you first visit the Platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only strictly necessary cookies
- Customize your preferences by cookie category
You may update or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform, including your ability to complete purchases or access your account.
6. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
In addition to our consent banner, most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through browser settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or in bulk
- Block cookies from specific websites or all websites
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Please consult your browser’s help documentation for specific instructions. Note that blocking all cookies may prevent some features of the Platform from working correctly.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Our Platform does not currently respond to DNT signals. You can use the consent banner or browser settings described above to limit tracking.
8. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained only as long as necessary for its stated purpose or as required by law. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire after a set period as described in the consent banner.
9. California & GDPR Rights
If you are a California resident (CCPA) or located in the European Economic Area (GDPR), you may have additional rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, delete, or opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal data. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie & Consent Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
11. Contact Us
New England Smokehouse Jerky
Operated by: Ed Avery
Contact via the Platform’s contact form or email as listed on the website.