ALWAYS READY WATER – COOKIE POLICY

www.alwaysreadywater.com

Effective Date: 18^th March 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

This Cookie Policy explains how Always Ready Water, LLC ("Always Ready Water," "we," "us," or "our"), operator of the website located at www.alwaysreadywater.com (the "Website"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit, browse, or interact with the Website.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, both of which are available on the Website. By continuing to use the Website after this Cookie Policy has been made available to you, you acknowledge that you have read and understood it. Where your consent is required by applicable law, we will seek that consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

We are committed to being transparent about the cookies we use and to giving you meaningful control over them. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us using the details in Section 10.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website operator about how users interact with the site.

In addition to cookies, we may use the following similar tracking technologies:

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Tiny, invisible image files embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to measure whether a page was viewed or an email was opened, and to collect related browsing data.
• Local Storage and Session Storage: Browser-based storage mechanisms that allow data to be stored on your device for the duration of a session (session storage) or persistently (local storage), independently of cookies.
• Tracking Scripts: JavaScript code embedded in the Website that collects information about your interactions, such as pages visited, time spent, and items added to a shopping cart.

References to "cookies" throughout this policy include all of the above technologies unless the context requires otherwise.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

The table below summarizes the categories of cookies used on the Website, representative examples, their purpose, and their typical duration. This table is updated periodically; the most current version is always available on the Website.

Cookie Type	Examples	Purpose	Duration
Strictly Necessary	Session ID, CSRF token, cart state	Enable core Website functions: page navigation, shopping cart, checkout, and account access. Cannot be disabled without breaking the Website.	Session / up to 24 hrs
Functional	Language preference, remembered address fields	Remember choices you make (e.g., saved shipping address, session preferences) to improve your experience on return visits.	Up to 12 months
Analytics & Performance	Google Analytics (_ga, _gid), heatmap identifiers	Collect anonymized data on page visits, traffic sources, and user interactions to help us improve the Website. No personally identifiable information is linked.	Up to 24 months
Marketing & Targeting	Google Ads (_gcl_au), Meta Pixel, retargeting tags	Deliver relevant advertising across third-party platforms and measure ad campaign effectiveness. Used only if you have opted in.	Up to 24 months
Third-Party / Embedded	YouTube embeds, social share buttons, support chat widgets	Set by third-party services embedded in the Website. Subject to those third parties' own cookie and privacy policies.	Varies by third party

We distinguish between:

• First-party cookies: Cookies set directly by Always Ready Water on the alwaysreadywater.com domain.
• Third-party cookies: Cookies set by external service providers (such as Google, Meta, or support chat providers) whose code is embedded in our Website. These cookies are subject to the respective third party's own cookie and privacy policies, and Always Ready Water does not control their operation.

4. STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES

Strictly necessary cookies are essential to the functioning of the Website and cannot be disabled. Without these cookies, certain core features — including the shopping cart, secure checkout, account authentication, and page-to-page navigation — will not operate correctly.

Because these cookies are technically required for the Website to function, we do not request your consent before placing them on your device, and they cannot be opted out of through our consent mechanism. You may disable them through your browser settings, but doing so will materially impair your ability to use the Website.

Strictly necessary cookies do not track you across other websites and do not store any personally identifiable information beyond what is required to maintain your session.

5. FUNCTIONAL COOKIES

Functional cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, functional cookies may be used to remember a shipping address you have previously entered, to retain items in your cart between sessions, or to store your communication preferences.

These cookies do not track your browsing activity across third-party websites. The information they collect may be anonymized and cannot be used to identify you without additional data. Where required by applicable law, we will seek your consent before placing functional cookies.

6. ANALYTICS AND PERFORMANCE COOKIES

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use the Website, including which pages are visited most frequently, how long users spend on each page, and the sources of incoming traffic. This data is used in aggregate and anonymized form to help us understand user behavior and to improve the content, structure, and performance of the Website.

Analytics services we currently use or may use include:

• Google Analytics: A web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about Website usage and transmits that data to Google servers in the United States. Google's use of this data is governed by Google's Privacy Policy (policies.google.com/privacy). You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

We configure analytics tools to anonymize IP addresses where technically feasible and to disable advertising features that would allow cross-site tracking without separate consent. We do not use analytics cookies to build personal profiles or to serve targeted advertising directly through analytics platforms.

Where required by applicable law, we will seek your consent before placing analytics cookies.

7. MARKETING AND TARGETING COOKIES

Marketing and targeting cookies are used to deliver advertising that is relevant to your interests, to limit the frequency with which you see a particular advertisement, and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites and over time.

We use marketing cookies only with your prior consent. If you decline marketing cookies through our consent mechanism or your browser settings, you will still see advertisements, but they will be generic rather than tailored to your interests. Declining marketing cookies does not affect the price you pay for products or the quality of service you receive.

Third-party providers whose marketing technologies may be present on the Website include, but are not limited to:

• Google Ads (Google LLC) — policies.google.com/privacy
• Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms, Inc.) — www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

These third parties may combine information collected through their cookies on our Website with information from other websites and services. Always Ready Water is not responsible for the data practices of these third-party providers. We encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies directly.

8. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES AND CONTROLS

You have several options for managing cookies. Please be aware that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

8.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. You may update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the Website footer.

8.2 Browser-Level Controls

Most web browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. The method varies by browser; guidance for common browsers is available at:

• Google Chrome: google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
• Apple Safari: apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
• Microsoft Edge: microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge

Please note that disabling cookies through your browser will affect all websites you visit, not only ours, and may impair features on third-party websites you rely on.

8.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

You may opt out of Google Analytics specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about your visit with Google Analytics.

8.4 Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising

You may opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the following industry opt-out mechanisms:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): aboutads.info
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): networkadvertising.org
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): eu (available globally)

Opting out through these mechanisms does not block all advertising; it opts you out of targeted advertising from participating members only.

8.5 Do Not Track

Some browsers transmit a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal to websites. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, the Website does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals at this time. We will continue to monitor developments in this area and update this policy accordingly.

8.6 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you may manage interest-based advertising through your device's operating system settings. On iOS, navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking. On Android, navigate to Settings > Google > Ads. Specific steps may vary by device model and operating system version.

9. CALIFORNIA AND U.S. STATE PRIVACY RIGHTS

If you are a resident of California or another U.S. state with an applicable consumer privacy law, additional rights may apply to your personal information, including information collected through cookies.

California (CCPA / CPRA):

California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected about them, to request deletion of that information, to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes, and to non-discrimination in the exercise of these rights. Certain cookies — particularly third-party marketing and targeting cookies — may constitute a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under the CCPA/CPRA. You may opt out of such activity by using the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in the Website footer, or by declining marketing cookies through the cookie consent mechanism.

Other U.S. States:

Residents of Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Utah, and other states with enacted consumer data privacy laws may have similar rights with respect to personal data collected through tracking technologies. Where Always Ready Water is subject to such laws, we will honor applicable rights requests submitted through the contact information in Section 10. Utah's Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) is of particular relevance given our primary place of business; we are committed to compliance with the UCPA as it applies to cookie-based data collection.

To submit a privacy rights request relating to cookie data, please contact us as described in Section 10, with the subject line "Privacy Rights Request." We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.

10. UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable law or regulatory guidance, or changes in our business practices. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when the most recent revision was made.

We will notify you of material changes by posting a prominent notice on the Website or, where we have your email address, by sending you a notification. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Website following the posting of an updated Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Where your renewed consent is required by law, we will seek that consent.

11. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Cookie Policy, or if you wish to exercise any rights available to you under applicable law in connection with cookie-based data collection, please contact Always Ready Water at:

Always Ready Water
Website: www.alwaysreadywater.com
Operating State: Utah, United States

We aim to respond to all cookie-related inquiries within fifteen (15) business days of receipt. Privacy rights requests will be handled within the timeframes required by applicable law.

This Cookie Policy is part of the Always Ready Water suite of legal documents, which also includes the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

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