Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember preferences, keep sessions secure, and understand how pages are used. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels or scripts used by analytics providers such as Google Analytics.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the purposes described below. We do not sell your personal information, and we do not use cookies to show third-party advertising on our site. Optional Google Analytics cookies are used only if you choose Accept all in our cookie banner.

3. Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the website and related tools to work. They cannot be turned off through our banner because the site would not function properly without them.

• Cookie preference storage — remembers whether you accepted Google Analytics or chose essential cookies only
• Security and session cookies for the employee portal (when you sign in)
• Basic site operation needed to load pages and forms

4. Functional & Third-Party Cookies

Some features on our site are provided by trusted partners. Those partners may set their own cookies when you use their tools:

• Square Appointments — used for online booking, appointment confirmations, and related messaging. Square may set cookies when you open the booking widget or complete a booking.
• Supabase — used for authenticated access to our employee portal. Session cookies keep you signed in securely while using the portal.
• Map providers (when a map is shown) — may set cookies or load resources needed to display location information.

5. Google Analytics (Optional)

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors find and use our website — for example, which pages are viewed, how people move between pages, and approximate traffic volume. Google Analytics sets cookies and collects device and usage information when you Accept all cookies.

If you choose Essential only, we will not load Google Analytics and will not set Google Analytics cookies.

• Typical data includes pages visited, referring site or campaign, browser and device type, and approximate location derived from IP address
• We configure Google Analytics with IP anonymization where supported
• Google may process this data under its own terms; see Google's privacy and cookie documentation for details
• Analytics cookies are optional — declining them does not affect booking or browsing the site

6. Your Choices

When you first visit, you can Accept all (including Google Analytics) or choose Essential only (no Google Analytics). You can change your mind later by clearing site data for washinwithwes.com in your browser settings, which will show the banner again, or by contacting us for guidance.

You can also use Google's browser opt-out tools or your browser settings to limit analytics cookies more broadly. Blocking essential cookies may prevent booking, portal sign-in, or other site features from working correctly.

7. Data Retention

Cookie preference data is stored in your browser until you clear it or update your choice. Session and authentication cookies last only as long as needed for the related feature. Google Analytics retains aggregated and event data according to our Google Analytics property settings and Google's policies. Other third-party providers (such as Square) retain data according to their own policies.

8. Third-Party Policies

We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie practices of partners that power parts of our experience, including Google Analytics (Google), Square, and any map or hosting providers we use. Washin' With Wes is not responsible for the cookie practices of websites we link to.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

10. Governing Law

This Cookie Policy is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. For related terms about bookings and website use, see our Terms & Conditions.

Contact

Questions about cookies, Google Analytics, or this policy? Email washinwithwes@gmail.com.