Cookie Policy
Legal Entity: LINH'S WATER & GENERAL STORE LLC Effective Date: March 29, 2026 Last Updated: March 29, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies are used on the Linh's Water & General Store website (linhswatergeneralstore.com), why they are used, and how you can control them.
This policy supplements our Privacy Policy. Unless defined differently here, capitalized terms have the same meaning as in the Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, measure performance, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be:
- First-party — set directly by the website you are visiting (linhswatergeneralstore.com)
- Third-party — set by an external service the website uses (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Session cookies — temporary; deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — stored on your device for a defined period, then automatically deleted
Cookies are not programs and cannot carry viruses or execute code.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies only for two purposes: delivering the Site securely (strictly necessary) and understanding how visitors use the Site in aggregate (analytics). We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, behavioral profiling, or any purpose beyond those described below.
3. Cookies in Use on This Site
Category 1 — Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Site to be delivered securely and reliably. They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled without affecting Site functionality.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare | Bot management and abuse prevention | 30 minutes |
__cflb |
Cloudflare | Load balancing — distributes traffic across servers | Session |
_cfuvid |
Cloudflare | Abuse detection and per-IP rate limiting | Session |
These cookies are set by Cloudflare, Inc., our hosting and security provider. They are purely operational.
Category 2 — Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors reach and use our Site. All data is aggregated — we cannot identify individual visitors. This information is used solely to improve the Site and is not shared with advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Assigns an anonymous identifier to distinguish unique users | 2 years |
_ga_[MEASUREMENT_ID] |
Google Analytics | Stores and counts page session data for the specific GA4 property | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour window | 24 hours |
Important: If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) opt-out signal, none of these analytics cookies will be set. See Section 4 for details.
What We Do Not Use
To be explicit:
- We do not use advertising, targeting, or remarketing cookies of any kind
- We do not use Facebook Pixel, Google Ads tags, or any ad network tracking
- We do not use heat-mapping, session recording, or user behavior profiling tools
- We do not use third-party social media embedded buttons or widgets that set cookies
4. How to Control Cookies
Global Privacy Control (GPC) — Honored by This Site
Global Privacy Control is a browser-level privacy signal that tells websites you do not want your personal data sold or shared. Under California's CCPA, our Site is required to honor this signal.
When your browser sends a GPC opt-out signal, our Site's code detects it and prevents Google Analytics from loading entirely. No analytics cookies will be set and no data will be sent to Google for that session.
How to enable GPC in your browser:
- Brave Browser — GPC is enabled by default
- DuckDuckGo Browser — GPC is enabled by default
- Firefox — Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → set Enhanced Tracking Protection to Strict. GPC is then sent automatically.
- Chrome — Install a GPC-compatible extension such as Privacy Badger or the Global Privacy Control extension
Learn more at globalprivacycontrol.org.
Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-On
Google provides a browser add-on that prevents GA from collecting data on any website you visit, regardless of GPC settings. Install it here: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Browser-Level Cookie Controls
All modern browsers allow you to view, manage, block, or delete cookies at any time. Instructions for major browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data
Note: Disabling or deleting Cloudflare's strictly necessary cookies (Category 1) may cause the Site to not load correctly or to exhibit reduced security protection.
5. Third-Party Network Requests (Not Cookies)
The following embedded feature makes outbound network requests when the page loads. These requests do not set persistent cookies on your device, but they do transmit your IP address to a third-party server as a technical byproduct of loading the content.
| Feature | Provider | Data Transmitted | User Control |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store location map (read-only display) | OpenStreetMaps | IP address transmitted to tile.openstreetmap.org | Use a VPN or privacy-focused DNS resolver to mask IP |
| Web fonts (typefaces used for Site design) | Google Fonts (Google LLC) | IP address transmitted to fonts.googleapis.com and fonts.gstatic.com | Use a browser extension that blocks Google Fonts requests (e.g., uBlock Origin), or a privacy-focused browser |
6. Do Not Sell or Share
California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information under the CCPA. Our Site does not sell personal information. For information about analytics data sharing and how to opt out, see Section 5 of our Privacy Policy.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new services or technology to our Site, or when legal requirements change. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will also trigger a revision of our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy:
LINH'S WATER & GENERAL STORE LLC 1113 West Gardena Blvd, Ste. B Gardena, CA 90247 Phone: (310) 878-1156
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