Cookie Statement

Grimes Events & Party Tents, LLC (“Grimes,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.grimespartytents.com and related Grimes Website pages (collectively, the “Website”) to help operate and secure the Website, provide Website functionality, support quote and inquiry features, remember visitor preferences, understand how visitors use the Website, improve Website performance and user experience, and, where applicable, support marketing activities.

This Cookie Statement explains what cookies and similar technologies are, how they may be used on the Grimes Website, the types of information they may collect, the role of third-party technologies, and the choices available to Website visitors.

This Cookie Statement should be read together with Grimes’ Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text or data files that websites may place on or access from your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies can perform a variety of functions. Depending on the technology involved, cookies may help:

• Operate Website features;

• Maintain Website security;

• Prevent spam or automated submissions;

• Support inquiry and quote-request forms;

• Remember visitor preferences;

• Maintain cart, account, or session information, where applicable;

• Recognize a browser or device;

• Understand how visitors navigate the Website;

• Measure Website traffic and performance;

• Diagnose technical issues;

• Support embedded maps or other Website features; and

• Improve Website content and user experience.

Cookies and similar technologies may collect or be associated with information such as an IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring Website, pages viewed, links clicked, date and time of visits, approximate geographic location, rental or product-selection activity, and other Website usage information.

Some information collected through cookies and similar technologies may be considered personal information under applicable privacy laws.

2. Cookies and Similar Technologies

For purposes of this Cookie Statement, Grimes uses the term “cookies” broadly to include cookies and other technologies that may store information on, access information from, or recognize a browser or device.

Depending on the technologies used on the Website, these may include:

• Browser or HTTP cookies;

• Local storage;

• Session storage;

• Pixels or pixel tags;

• Web beacons;

• Tags;

• Website scripts;

• Embedded scripts;

• Device or browser identifiers; and

• Other similar technologies.

These technologies may be provided directly through the Grimes Website or by third-party service providers supporting Website operation, security, analytics, forms, maps, communications, payments, advertising, or other functionality.

3. Session and Persistent Cookies

Cookies generally fall into two categories based on how long they remain on a visitor’s device.

Session Cookies

Session cookies generally remain active only while a browser is open and typically expire when the browser is closed.

They may be used to:

• Maintain Website functionality;

• Support Website security;

• Preserve information during a quote or inquiry session;

• Support Website forms;

• Maintain cart or product-selection information, where applicable; or

• Provide other features requested by the visitor.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on a device after the browser is closed, generally for a specified period or until manually deleted.

They may be used to:

• Remember visitor preferences;

• Recognize returning visitors;

• Remember cookie or privacy choices;

• Understand Website usage over time;

• Support Website analytics; or

• Support marketing activities where applicable.

The amount of time a persistent cookie remains on a device depends on its purpose and configuration.

4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies

Cookies may also be classified according to the organization responsible for placing or controlling them.

First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are generally placed by or on behalf of the Grimes Website.

They may support:

• Website operation;

• Website security;

• Website forms;

• Quote or rental-selection functionality;

• Cart or account functionality, where applicable;

• Visitor preferences;

• Analytics; or

• Other Website features.

Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are placed or controlled by another company whose technology is incorporated into the Grimes Website.

Third-party technologies may provide services involving:

• Website analytics;

• CAPTCHA or anti-spam protection;

• Website hosting or security;

• Maps;

• Embedded media;

• Social media;

• Payment processing;

• Email or CRM services;

• Advertising; or

• Other Website functionality.

Third-party providers may receive technical information when their technology loads or when a visitor interacts with a feature they provide.

The collection and use of information by independent third parties may be governed by their own privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms.

5. Categories of Cookies Grimes May Use

Depending on the technologies implemented on the Website, cookies may fall into one or more of the following categories.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies support essential Website functions and services.

These cookies may be used to:

• Operate the Website;

• Maintain Website security;

• Prevent spam or automated abuse;

• Support inquiry or quote-request forms;

• Maintain Website sessions;

• Support cart or checkout functionality, where applicable;

• Remember privacy or cookie selections; or

• Provide another service specifically requested by the visitor.

Because these cookies may be necessary for Website operation, security, or requested functionality, they may not be subject to the same consent or opt-out choices as other categories of cookies, depending on applicable law.

Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent portions of the Website from functioning properly.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies may provide enhanced Website functionality or remember choices made by visitors.

Depending on the Website, these cookies may help remember:

• Website preferences;

• Previously selected rental items;

• Quote-related selections;

• Cart contents;

• Regional or location preferences;

• Display preferences; or

• Other choices intended to improve Website functionality.

If functional cookies are disabled, certain Website features may not work as intended.

Analytics or Performance Cookies

Grimes may use analytics or performance technologies to understand how visitors interact with the Website.

These technologies may collect information about:

• Pages visited;

• Links clicked;

• Time spent on particular pages;

• Website navigation patterns;

• Referring Websites or traffic sources;

• Browser and device characteristics;

• Website errors;

• Page performance; and

• General Website usage.

Grimes may use this information to:

• Understand Website traffic;

• Identify commonly viewed rental products or services;

• Evaluate Website performance;

• Improve the quote or inquiry process;

• Troubleshoot technical issues; and

• Improve Website design and user experience.

Advertising or Targeting Cookies

Grimes may use advertising or targeting technologies if such services are implemented.

These technologies may be used to:

• Measure advertising effectiveness;

• Determine whether advertising resulted in Website visits or quote requests;

• Understand visitor interactions with digital campaigns;

• Create or measure advertising audiences;

• Support remarketing; or

• Support interest-based or targeted advertising.

Certain privacy laws may treat information disclosed through advertising technologies as a “sale,” “sharing” of personal information, or processing for targeted advertising even when personal information is not exchanged for money.

6. How Grimes Uses Cookies

Depending on the technology involved, Grimes may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Operate and maintain the Website;

• Protect the Website from malicious activity;

• Maintain Website security;

• Prevent automated form abuse;

• Support inquiry and quote-request forms;

• Support rental or product-selection features;

• Maintain cart or account functionality, where applicable;

• Remember visitor preferences;

• Understand Website traffic;

• Analyze how visitors interact with Website content;

• Identify and correct technical errors;

• Improve Website performance;

• Improve Website design and navigation;

• Understand how visitors arrive at the Website;

• Support mapping and location features; and

• Support marketing activities where applicable.

The specific cookies used may change as Grimes’ Website, technology providers, and functionality change.

7. Request Forms and Quote-Related Technologies

The Grimes Website allows visitors to submit information regarding events, rental needs, dates, services of interest, and other event-planning details.

Cookies, scripts, or similar technologies may be used to:

• Operate Website forms;

• Maintain Website security;

• Prevent spam or automated submissions;

• Validate form entries;

• Maintain information during a Website session;

• Route submissions;

• Support quote or product-selection functionality; or

• Connect inquiries to a CRM, email platform, or other business system.

Information that a visitor intentionally enters into a Website form is not itself a cookie. The collection and use of information submitted through forms is addressed in Grimes’ Privacy Policy.

8. CAPTCHA and Anti-Spam Technologies

Grimes may use CAPTCHA or similar security technology to protect Website forms from spam, automated submissions, fraud, or malicious activity.

These technologies may collect technical information regarding:

• Browser characteristics;

• Device characteristics;

• IP address;

• Website interactions;

• Mouse or keyboard activity;

• Session information; or

• Other technical signals used to distinguish legitimate users from automated systems.

The provider of a CAPTCHA or similar security service may use cookies, scripts, or other technologies and may process information according to its own privacy policies and terms.

9. Rental, Product-Selection, Cart, and Account Functionality

Certain areas or versions of the Grimes Website may include product-selection, cart, account, or checkout functionality.

If these features are active, cookies or similar technologies may be used to:

• Remember items selected by a visitor;

• Maintain cart contents;

• Preserve quote selections;

• Maintain Website sessions;

• Support account login or account preferences;

• Associate selections with an inquiry or transaction; and

• Support checkout or payment functionality.

Blocking or deleting cookies associated with these features may cause selected items, cart contents, quote information, or account preferences to be lost.

10. Website Analytics

Grimes may use a third-party Website analytics service to help understand Website traffic and usage.

Analytics technologies may use cookies, scripts, tags, or similar technologies to collect information about visitor interactions.

This information may help Grimes:

• Determine Website traffic;

• Understand which pages, rental categories, or services are frequently viewed;

• Understand how visitors navigate the Website;

• Identify referral sources;

• Measure Website performance;

• Diagnose technical issues; and

• Improve Website content and functionality.

11. Maps and Location Services

The Grimes Website may link to or incorporate third-party mapping or location services to provide directions, location information, or geographic functionality.

When a visitor interacts with a third-party map or embedded location feature, the provider may receive information such as:

• IP address;

• Browser or device information;

• Approximate or precise location, depending on device settings and visitor permissions; and

• Interaction with the mapping service.

If the Website merely links to an external map rather than embedding it, the third party generally begins collecting information after the visitor leaves the Grimes Website.

The independent mapping provider’s privacy and cookie practices apply to its services.

12. Social Media Technologies

The Grimes Website links to social media platforms used by the company.

An ordinary outbound social-media link does not necessarily allow that platform to place a cookie through the Grimes Website.

However, if Grimes uses embedded social feeds, widgets, plugins, pixels, or other integrated social-media technologies, the applicable platform may receive information about a visitor’s browser, device, or Website interactions.

If a visitor is logged into a social-media account while visiting the Website, an integrated provider may be able to associate certain Website activity with that account.

13. Embedded Content and Third-Party Features

The Grimes Website may include content or functionality provided by third parties, such as:

• Maps;

• Videos;

• Social-media feeds;

• Galleries;

• Forms;

• Reviews;

• Payment services;

• Widgets; or

• Other interactive content.

When third-party content loads or a visitor interacts with it, the provider may receive information regarding the visitor’s browser, device, IP address, or interaction with its service.

If a visitor is logged into an account with a third-party provider while visiting the Grimes Website, the provider may be able to associate Website activity with that account, depending upon its technology and privacy practices.

Grimes does not control cookies placed directly by independent third parties.

14. Payment and Checkout Technologies

If the Grimes Website allows visitors to make payments or complete transactions online, an independent payment processor may use cookies, session identifiers, fraud-detection technologies, security tools, and other technologies to process and protect the transaction.

Depending on the Website setup, payment functionality may be:

• Embedded within the Grimes Website;

• Hosted by a third-party payment provider; or

• Accessed through a link that directs the visitor to another Website.

Cookies set directly by an independent payment provider may be governed by that provider’s privacy, cookie, and security policies.

15. Email and CRM Technologies

Where Website inquiries or quote requests are connected to an email marketing, customer-relationship-management, or lead-management system, cookies or similar technologies may be used to help:

• Route inquiries;

• Associate Website submissions with customer records;

• Measure interactions;

• Manage follow-up communications; or

• Evaluate marketing performance.

16. Pixels and Web Beacons

If used, pixels or web beacons are small images or pieces of code that may help determine whether a Website page, advertisement, or electronic communication has been viewed or interacted with.

These technologies may be used to:

• Measure Website visits;

• Measure advertising or marketing interactions;

• Understand referral sources;

• Determine whether an email was opened;

• Determine whether a link was clicked;

• Evaluate campaign effectiveness; or

• Improve Website performance.

Pixels frequently operate together with cookies or other identifiers.

17. Local Storage and Session Storage

The Grimes Website or related Website technologies may use local storage or session storage within a visitor’s browser.

These technologies may support:

• Website functionality;

• Rental or product selections;

• Cart functionality;

• Quote information;

• Visitor preferences;

• Website security; or

• Other Website features.

Unlike traditional cookies, information stored through these technologies may remain within the browser rather than being transmitted with every Website request.

Browser settings may provide controls for clearing locally stored information.

18. Security Technologies

Grimes may use cookies, scripts, security tokens, server-side technologies, or third-party tools designed to:

• Protect Website forms;

• Prevent spam and automated submissions;

• Detect suspicious activity;

• Prevent fraud;

• Protect Website sessions;

• Maintain Website security; and

• Protect customer and event information.

Some security technologies may be considered strictly necessary because disabling them could interfere with Website operation or security.

19. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Visitors may have several methods for managing cookies and similar technologies.

Grimes Cookie Preference Tool

The Grimes Website provides a cookie preference tool that allows visitors to manage certain categories of cookies.

Visitors may access their preferences by selecting .

Strictly necessary cookies generally cannot be disabled through the preference tool because they are required for Website operation, security, or functionality requested by the visitor.

Cookie preferences may be specific to the browser and device used to make the selection. Clearing browser data or using another browser or device may require a visitor to set preferences again.

20. Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow users to view, delete, block, or otherwise manage browser cookies through browser settings.

Available controls vary by browser and device.

Blocking all cookies may prevent certain Website functions from operating correctly, including inquiry forms, cart or quote functionality, saved preferences, or other features that depend on cookies.

Deleting cookies may remove saved Website preferences or selections.

Visitors should consult their browser’s settings or help documentation for information about available cookie controls.

21. Mobile Device Controls

Mobile devices may provide additional privacy controls through device settings.

Depending on the device and operating system, these controls may allow users to manage:

• Advertising identifiers;

• Tracking permissions;

• Location information;

• Browser permissions;

• Application permissions; and

• Other privacy settings.

Visitors should consult their device manufacturer or operating-system provider for information about available controls.

22. Global Privacy Control

Some browsers and browser extensions allow users to send privacy preference signals, including Global Privacy Control (“GPC”).

Certain state privacy laws require qualifying businesses to recognize legally valid opt-out preference signals in specified circumstances.

Where applicable law requires Grimes to recognize a valid opt-out preference signal, Grimes will process that signal as required by law.

23. Do Not Track

Some browsers provide a traditional “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) setting.

Because there has historically been no universally accepted technical standard governing how Websites should respond to traditional DNT signals, Websites may respond differently.

Traditional Do Not Track signals are distinct from legally recognized opt-out preference signals such as Global Privacy Control where applicable law requires recognition.

24. Cookie Consent and Applicable Law

Cookie and tracking requirements vary by jurisdiction.

Depending on applicable law and the technologies used on the Grimes Website, Grimes may request consent before using certain non-essential cookies or provide mechanisms allowing visitors to manage or opt out of certain technologies.

Where consent is legally required, Grimes will use applicable cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the choices communicated through the Website’s consent mechanism.

25. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device

The duration of a cookie depends on its purpose and configuration.

Session cookies generally expire when the browser session ends.

Persistent cookies may remain on a device for a predetermined period unless deleted earlier.

Cookies supporting quote selections, cart contents, visitor preferences, analytics, or advertising may have different retention periods.

Third-party providers determine the duration of cookies they control.

Where Grimes publishes a detailed Cookie Inventory or provides a cookie preference tool, additional information concerning individual cookie duration may be provided there.

26. Changes to Cookies and Website Technologies

The cookies and similar technologies used on the Grimes Website may change over time as:

• Website software is updated;

• Quote or rental functionality changes;

• Account, cart, or checkout functions change;

• Security technologies change;

• Analytics platforms change;

• Service providers change;

• Payment technologies change;

• CRM or email systems change;

• Marketing activities change; or

• New Website features are introduced.

Grimes may periodically review and update this Cookie Statement to reflect those changes.

27. Relationship to Grimes’ Privacy Policy

Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may constitute personal information under applicable law.

For additional information regarding:

• The categories of personal information Grimes collects;

• Event and quote information;

• How personal information is used;

• How information may be disclosed;

• Payment or transaction information;

• Data retention;

• Information security;

• Privacy rights; and

• How to contact Grimes regarding privacy matters,

please review Grimes’ Privacy Policy.

28. Changes to This Cookie Statement

Grimes may update this Cookie Statement periodically to reflect changes in:

• Our Website;

• Rental products and services;

• Website technologies;

• Service providers;

• Business practices;

• Data practices; or

• Applicable laws.

When this Cookie Statement is updated, Grimes will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the Statement.

Where applicable law requires additional notice or consent regarding a material change, Grimes will provide such notice or obtain such consent as required.

We encourage Website visitors to review this Cookie Statement periodically.

29. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Statement, technologies used on the Grimes Website, or Grimes’ privacy practices, please contact:

Grimes Events & Party Tents, LLC
1055 SW 15th Avenue, Building D, Suite 1
Delray Beach, Florida 33444

Phone: 561-853-TENT (8368)
Email: Sales@grimespartytents.com
Website: www.grimespartytents.com

Questions about this policy? Please contact Grimes Events & Party Tents using the information above.