Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 5, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Sharon McCollum uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://sharonmccollum.com. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and deliver a better experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Keep our website functioning properly
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
- Deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness
- Enable third-party tools and integrations we rely on
3. Cookie Categories
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the site to function. Cannot be disabled. | Session cookies, security tokens | Session / Persistent |
| Analytics | Tracks page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior. | Google Analytics (GA4) | Up to 2 years |
| Marketing & Retargeting | Delivers targeted ads and measures ad effectiveness. | Meta Pixel, Google Ads | Up to 90 days |
| Functional | Remembers preferences like language or form data. | Chat widgets, map embeds | Session / Persistent |
4. Third-Party Tools and Services
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use. These include:
- Google Analytics — website traffic and behavior analysis
- Google Ads / Tag Manager — advertising and conversion tracking
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel — retargeting and ad performance measurement
- Google Search Console — search performance monitoring
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control the cookies they set.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser Settings — You can set your browser to block or delete cookies at any time. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the site functions.
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Opt-Out Links:
- Google Analytics opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Meta Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
6. Do Not Track Signals
Sharon McCollum does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for their interpretation. You can use the opt-out methods in Section 5 to limit tracking.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
8. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or your personal data, reach out to us:
Website: https://sharonmccollum.com
Email: sh****@************um.comÂ
Phone: (505) 269-6217
Address:
8300 Carmel Ave NE
Suite 203
Albuquerque, NM 87122