Last updated: January 28, 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, understand how you navigate through the site, and provide personalized content. They can be either "first-party" cookies, which are set by the website you are visiting, or "third-party" cookies, which are set by external services integrated into the website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each category:

2.1 Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies are always active and cannot be disabled as the website would not work properly without them.

What they do:

  • Enable secure login and authentication
  • Remember items in your shopping cart or forms
  • Ensure website security and prevent fraud
  • Allow the website to load and function correctly

2.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. These cookies can remember your preferences such as language selection, font size, or region.

What they do:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Provide personalized content based on your interests
  • Remember login details for returning visitors

2.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website and services based on user behavior.

What they do:

  • Track which pages are most visited
  • Identify navigation patterns and user journey
  • Analyze how visitors find our website
  • Measure the effectiveness of our content

2.4 Marketing Cookies

We do not currently use marketing cookies on our website. Marketing cookies are typically used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. If we decide to implement marketing cookies in the future, we will update this policy accordingly and obtain your consent before placing such cookies on your device.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use certain third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control these cookies. Below are the third-party services we use:

3.1 Google Maps

Our website may use Google Maps to display our office location and provide directions. Google Maps may set cookies to remember your preferences and improve the map experience. For more information about cookies used by Google Maps, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

3.2 FormSubmit

We use FormSubmit to process contact form submissions on our website. FormSubmit may use cookies to process form submissions and prevent spam. For more information, please visit FormSubmit's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Other Third-Party Services

As we integrate additional services to enhance our website, we may use other third-party services that set cookies. We will update this policy to reflect any such changes.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Here are the ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear asking for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to:

  • Accept: All cookies will be placed on your device
  • Decline: Only essential cookies will be placed on your device

You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and visiting our website again, which will trigger the consent banner.

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

4.3 How to Reject Cookies

To reject cookies, you can:

  • Click "Decline" on our cookie consent banner
  • Configure your browser to reject all cookies
  • Set your browser to alert you when a cookie is being placed
  • Delete existing cookies from your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your browsing experience on our website and other websites you visit.

5. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience certain limitations when using our website:

  • Essential features: Disabling essential cookies may prevent certain website functions from working properly
  • Form submissions: Contact forms may not function correctly without cookies
  • Personalization: Your preferences will not be remembered, requiring you to re-enter information
  • Navigation: Some areas of the website may become less user-friendly
  • Security: Some security features may be compromised

The website will still be accessible with cookies disabled, but the user experience may be reduced.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy indicates your acceptance of those changes.

Significant changes to our cookie practices will be communicated through a prominent notice on our website or through other appropriate communication methods.

7. Contact Information

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

TOCHTROP & ASSOCIATES PC

Address: 2 Wainwright St, Suite 200, Washington, MO 63090

Phone: +1 620-498-4170

Email: info@tochtlaw.biz

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