Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. They cannot harm your device or files.

2. How We Use Cookies

Certified Mover Association uses cookies on CertifiedMover.org to:

• Essential Functions: Enable core website functionality and security
• User Experience: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics: Understand how visitors use our website to improve our services
• Performance: Monitor website performance and loading times
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Specific Cookies We Use

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

5.1 Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Data: Anonymized usage statistics
• Privacy: Google Privacy Policy
• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

5.2 Social Media Platforms

• Purpose: Social sharing and integration features
• Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Control: Managed through respective platform privacy settings

5.3 Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

• Purpose: Faster content delivery and website performance
• Data: Technical information for optimization
• Duration: Varies by provider

6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

We use cookies based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
• Legitimate Interest: For analytics and website improvement
• Contractual Necessity: For essential cookies required to provide our services
• Legal Obligation: For cookies required by law or regulation

7. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Learn more about each cookie type

7.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block all cookies: Prevent all cookies from being set
• Block third-party cookies: Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies: Remove cookies already stored
• Receive notifications: Get alerts when cookies are set

7.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

8.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

• Inability to log in or maintain sessions
• Loss of security features
• Website functionality issues
• Inability to submit forms or applications

8.2 Non-Essential Cookies

Disabling non-essential cookies may result in:

• Less personalized experience
• Need to re-enter preferences each visit
• Limited analytics for website improvement
• Reduced social media integration

9. Mobile Apps and Cookies

If we develop mobile applications in the future, they may use similar technologies:

• Local Storage: App-specific data storage
• Device Identifiers: Anonymous device identification
• Push Notifications: With your explicit permission
• Analytics: App usage and performance data

10. International Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data internationally:

• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place
• Transfers comply with applicable data protection laws
• We use providers with adequate privacy protections
• You can opt-out of international transfers by disabling relevant cookies

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New third-party services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Improvements to our website

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date
• Notify you through our website
• Request new consent if required
• Provide clear information about changes

12. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or want to exercise your rights, please contact us: