Privacy & Cookie Policy
This page provides comprehensive information about how we use cookies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and deliver personalized content. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to offer a smoother and more efficient user experience. In the table below, you will find detailed information about each type of cookie we use, their purpose, and how long they remain on your device. We are committed to respecting your privacy and providing transparency about the data we collect through cookies. For more information on how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
At The Engine Room, Inc. (“The Engine Room,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, www.theengineroom.cc (the “Site”). This page explains what information we collect, how we use it, how cookies work on our Site, and the choices available to you.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
If you contact us through the Site — by email, phone, or a contact form — we may collect:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number (if provided)
- Company name (if provided)
- Any information you choose to include in your message
We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry and communicate with you about our design services.
Information Collected Automatically
When you browse the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website or search engine
- General location (city/state level, derived from your IP address)
This information does not directly identify you by name and is used in aggregate to understand how visitors use the Site.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests
- Provide information about our brand identity and design services
- Improve the performance, usability, and content of the Site
- Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
- Maintain the security and proper functioning of the Site
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the Site function properly, remember your preferences, and give us insight into how visitors interact with our pages so we can offer a smoother, more efficient experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies — Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled through our Site and do not store personally identifiable information.
Analytics Cookies — Help us understand how visitors use the Site, which pages are most popular, and how visitors move through the Site. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. The data is aggregated and anonymized.
Functional Cookies — Remember certain preferences (such as your cookie consent choice) to improve your experience on return visits.
Third-Party Embed Cookies — Set by third-party services when you interact with embedded content, such as videos hosted on YouTube or Vimeo.
Cookies Used on This Site
| Cookie | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated identifier | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics | Maintains session state and collects page view data (GA4) | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Analytics | Distinguishes visitors and tracks page usage over a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Essential | Checks whether the browser accepts cookies | Session |
wp-settings-* / wp-settings-time-* | WordPress | Functional | Persists interface and display settings | 1 year |
cookie_consent (or similar) | The Engine Room | Functional | Records your cookie consent preference so we don’t ask again | 12 months |
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC | YouTube (Google) | Third-Party Embed | Set when a YouTube video is embedded and played; measures bandwidth and tracks views | Session – 6 months |
vuid | Vimeo | Third-Party Embed | Collects analytics on Vimeo video usage when a Vimeo video is embedded | 2 years |
Exact cookies may vary depending on your browser, device, and the pages you visit. Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the providers listed below.
Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Instructions for common browsers:
You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of some Site features.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party providers to help operate the Site and our business. These providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google Maps — location and directions (if embedded)
- YouTube / Vimeo — embedded video content (YouTube / Vimeo Privacy Policy)
- Adobe Fonts / Google Fonts — web typography
- Email and contact form providers — inquiry handling
- Website hosting providers — Site infrastructure and security
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information you provide. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain personal information you submit through contact inquiries only as long as necessary to respond to your request, maintain our business relationship, or comply with legal obligations. Analytics data is retained according to our Google Analytics data retention settings.
Your Choices and Rights
You may at any time:
- Contact us to request access to or correction of your personal information
- Request that we delete information you have provided, subject to applicable legal obligations
- Adjust your browser settings to limit or block cookies
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking as described above
California Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), may provide you with certain rights regarding your personal information. Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Know what categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which it is used, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared
- Access the personal information we maintain about you
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Delete personal information, subject to legal exceptions
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information (note: we do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by the CPRA)
- Non-discrimination — exercise your rights without receiving discriminatory treatment
We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under California law, and we have not done so in the preceding 12 months.
To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.
Children’s Privacy
The Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, or to exercise any of your rights, please contact us:
The Engine Room, Inc. 490 Lake Park Ave PO Box 10541 Oakland, CA 94610
Email: hi@theengineroom.cc Phone: 415.407.1842
