Effective Date: June 26, 2026 Website: https://universefacadematerials.com

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, provide a better user experience, and deliver information to the site owners. Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers (third-party cookies).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as pixels and web beacons) to:

  • Enable essential website functions, including shopping cart management, user authentication, and secure checkout.
  • Remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, or viewed products) to personalize your experience.
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our site, products, and services.
  • Support marketing and advertising efforts (where applicable), such as showing relevant offers or retargeting.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enhance site security.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type Description Examples / Purpose Duration
Necessary Required for the website to function properly. You cannot opt out of these. Shopping cart, login sessions, security Session / Persistent
Functional Allow us to remember choices you make (e.g., language or region). User preferences, personalized features Persistent
Performance / Analytics Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., pages visited, time spent). Google Analytics or similar tools Persistent
Marketing / Advertising Used to deliver relevant ads or measure campaign effectiveness. Retargeting, third-party ad networks Persistent
Social Media Enable sharing content or interacting with social platforms. Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. (if integrated) Persistent

We primarily operate an e-commerce platform, which uses standard session cookies for cart functionality and user accounts.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some features on our site may involve third-party services, which set their own cookies. These include:

  • Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Payment processors
  • Shipping or inventory tools
  • Social media plugins (if present)

For more details on third-party cookies, please review their individual privacy policies.

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

  • Cookie Banner / Consent Manager: On your first visit (or when settings change), you will see a consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your choices.
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling necessary cookies may affect site functionality (e.g., you may not be able to add items to your cart or log in).
  • Opt-Out Tools: Use resources like Your Online Choices or the opt-out options provided by specific services (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on).

6. How Long Do We Keep Cookies?

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., 30 days to 2 years) or until you delete them.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated version on this page with a new effective date. Please check back periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Universe Facade Materials (part of Universe Corporation) St. Louis, Missouri area Email: [use the contact form on the website or appropriate email] Phone: 314-439-2800 (as listed on related sites)

This Cookie Policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy. For full details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please visit our Privacy Policy page.