Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 14, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Local Business Supporters Club ("we," "our," "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, [https://localbusinesssupportersclub.com](https://localbusinesssupportersclub.com) (the "Site"). Local Business Supporters Club is a division of Biz Buzzio Digital Solutions ("Biz Buzzio"). By using the Site, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device, store your preferences, and improve your experience on the Site. Cookies can be "session cookies" that expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable you to navigate the Site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit most often and if you encounter any errors. The data collected is used to improve the Site's performance and enhance your user experience. We may use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us analyze this information.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Site to remember your choices (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced features. For example, these cookies can be used to remember your login details or to store your preferences for future visits.

2.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

We may use these cookies to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies may be placed on the Site by third-party advertising networks with our permission.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Site and deliver advertisements on and through the Site. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites when you use our Site.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

4.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable or delete cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly or as intended.

4.2 Opt-Out Tools

Some third-party services we use offer opt-out tools for their cookies. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).

4.3 Advertising Choices

You can learn more about targeted advertising and opt-out of receiving interest-based ads from participating advertisers by visiting the [Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page](http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/) or the [Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page](http://www.aboutads.info/choices/).

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page with a new "Effective Date." You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

- By email: hello@localbusinesssupportersclub.com

- By mail: Biz Buzzio, Royal House, 110 Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1EP

Thank you for visiting Local Business Supporters Club and supporting local businesses.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a positive experience on our Site.

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This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies to improve your experience on our Site. Please review it carefully, and feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns.