Last Updated: 12/02/2025

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.

How We Use Cookies

Merit Excavation uses cookies to:

  • Keep our website functioning properly
  • Remember your preferences during your visit
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Improve your browsing experience

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

  • Session cookies that keep you logged in
  • Security cookies that protect against fraudulent activity
  • Load balancing cookies that distribute traffic

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our site.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies that track page visits
  • Cookies that measure site performance
  • Cookies that identify popular content

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to provide a more personalized experience.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • Region or location cookies
  • Cookies that remember your contact form information

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use:

Google Analytics

Contact Form Services

  • May use cookies to prevent spam and ensure form functionality
  • Helps us receive and respond to your inquiries

These third-party services may have their own cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them.

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Most cookies we use are session cookies or expire within a reasonable timeframe.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser

Note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not work properly.

Common Browser 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 > Manage and delete cookies

Opt-Out Options

Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” feature. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can still control cookies through your browser settings.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

Questions About Cookies

If you have questions about how we use cookies, contact us at:

Merit Excavation
3020 S. 96th St.
Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: (253) 881-6008
Email: jasonb@meritexcavating.com