Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Bernards Office Furniture uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Store items in your quote cart
• Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Session cookies for maintaining your connection
• Cookie consent preferences
• Quote cart functionality (localStorage)

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Form auto-fill information
• User interface preferences

3.3 Analytics Cookies

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

Examples:

• Google Analytics (if implemented)
• Page visit tracking
• User behavior patterns

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

• Google Fonts: For typography display
• Google Maps: For location display
• FormSubmit: For form processing

These third parties may also use cookies subject to their own privacy policies.

5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

• View and delete cookies
• Block all cookies
• Allow only certain cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function properly, including:

• Quote cart persistence
• Form auto-fill
• Preference settings
• Personalized content

6. localStorage and sessionStorage

In addition to cookies, our website uses localStorage and sessionStorage to:

• Save items in your quote cart
• Remember your cookie consent choice
• Store temporary session data

This data is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly submit it through a form.

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept: Allow all cookies
• Decline: Block non-essential cookies

Your choice will be stored and remembered for future visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Please check this page periodically for updates.

9. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.