1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) by websites you visit. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you return to the Site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:

• Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for basic Site functionality (e.g., form submission handling, session management). These cookies are necessary for the Site to operate and cannot be switched off in our systems.
• Performance / Analytics Cookies – Used to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the Site (pages visited, time spent, errors). Examples include analytics tools or search console data used to improve site performance.
• Functional Cookies – Remember choices you make (such as preferred region) to provide enhanced, personalized features.
• Third-Party Cookies – Certain features on the Site may be provided by third parties (for example, plugin widgets or embedded content). These third parties may set cookies over which we have no control.

3. Specific Technologies and Providers

We employ non-personal analytics and site tools (for example, Google Search Console and SEO tooling such as SureRank/Yoast/SureRank SEO) to monitor and improve Site performance. These tools may set cookies or collect aggregated usage data. We do not use advertising cookies or sell cookie-derived data to third parties.

4. How We Use Cookie Data

Cookie and analytics data is used to:

• Maintain Site functionality and security;
• Analyze and improve Site performance and user experience;
• Remember settings and preferences for returning users.

5. Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies via browser settings. You may choose to block or delete cookies; however, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For guidance on managing cookies, please refer to your browser’s help documentation (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari).

6. Third-Party Websites and Plugins

Our Site may include links, embeds, or plugins from third parties (for example, map providers, review widgets, or analytics services). These third parties may set cookies on your device and collect data in accordance with their own policies. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of any third-party service used on the Site.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children; if you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to delete it.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect cookie and usage data. However, no internet transmission or storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality or security of cookie data.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of such updates.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise privacy-related rights, contact us:

SDL Utility Locating
A division of Smart Digging LLC
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(312) 985-6106
[email protected]
https://sdlutilitylocating.com/