Last Updated: December 8th, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how ATW Industries (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting
- Third-party cookies: Cookies set by a third-party service on behalf of the website
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- Shopping cart: Remembering items you’ve added to your cart as you browse
- Security: Authenticating users and preventing fraudulent use of accounts
- Session management: Keeping you logged in during your visit
- Payment processing: Securely processing your payment information
- Load balancing: Distributing traffic across our servers
These cookies do not collect any personal information and are essential for the website to work.
2. Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our website and provide a better user experience.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about website usage, including:
- Number of visitors and page views
- How visitors navigate through the website
- Time spent on pages
- Referring websites
- Geographic location (country, region, city)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Pages that lead to conversions (purchases)
Google Analytics uses both first-party and third-party cookies. The information collected is anonymous and does not identify individual users. Data is aggregated and used to generate statistical reports.
Google Analytics cookies include:
- _ga: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 2 years)
- _gid: Distinguishes unique users (expires after 24 hours)
- _gat: Throttles request rate (expires after 1 minute)
For more information about how Google uses data, visit: Google Privacy Policy
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:
- Remembering your preferences (language, currency, region)
- Remembering items you’ve viewed
- Providing chat support
- Customizing your experience based on previous visits
4. Advertising and Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)
We may use advertising cookies to:
- Show you relevant ads on other websites
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
If we use advertising cookies (such as Facebook Pixel, Google Ads), they may track your browsing activity across different websites to show you personalized advertisements.
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
Web Beacons (Pixels)
Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that track whether you’ve viewed a page or opened an email. We may use pixels for analytics and advertising purposes.
Local Storage
Technologies like HTML5 local storage that allow websites to store data locally on your browser. We may use local storage to remember your preferences or improve website performance.
Session Storage
Similar to local storage but temporary; data is deleted when you close your browser tab. We use session storage for essential website functionality.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use:
Google Analytics
Purpose: Website analytics and performance tracking
Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Stripe
Purpose: Payment processing and fraud prevention
Privacy Policy: Stripe Privacy Policy
XPS Ship
Purpose: Shipping rate calculation and order fulfillment
Privacy Policy: Check XPS Ship website for their privacy practices
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the third parties’ privacy policies for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Here’s how:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
For detailed instructions, visit your browser’s help section or visit www.allaboutcookies.org
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: Google Analytics Opt-out
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that lets you tell websites you do not want your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals because there is no industry standard for how to interpret and implement DNT.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or reject cookies:
Essential Cookies
Our website will not function properly. You will not be able to:
- Add items to your shopping cart
- Complete purchases
- Log in to your account
- Access secure areas of the website
Analytics and Non-Essential Cookies
The website will still function, but we won’t be able to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our website
- Provide you with personalized content
- Show you relevant advertisements
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices use identifiers similar to cookies. You can manage these through your device settings:
iOS
Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
Android
Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. Our cookies are not designed to collect information from children.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
More Information
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit:
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us.
