Fall Line Specialty Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 2025

Last Updated: July 2025

1. Introduction 

This Cookie Policy explains how Fall Line Specialty ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.falllinespecialty.com (the "Site"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy. 

Accessibility Statement: This Cookie Policy and our cookie consent mechanisms are designed to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA standards to ensure accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. 

2. 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 to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites. 

Cookies do lots of different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, storing your preferences, and generally improving your experience on our websites and making those interactions faster and easier. 

Cookies allow websites to: 

  • Remember your preferences and settings 

  • Recognize you when you return to the site 

  • Improve your browsing experience 

  • Provide personalized content and advertisements 

  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns 

  • Enable websites to "remember" you during your visit or for repeat visits 

3. Information We Collect 

We use cookies and other tracking mechanisms to track information about your use of our websites. When you visit our site, we may collect and store various types of information, including: 

Website and Navigation Information: 

  • Standard information from your web browser (browser type and browser language) 

  • Language choices and time zone settings 

  • Your Internet Protocol (IP) address 

  • Actions you take on our websites 

  • URL and page metadata 

  • Installation data (operating system type and application version) 

  • System crash information, system activity, and hardware settings 

Activity Logs: We may automatically collect and store certain information in activity logs, including: 

  • Details of how you use our websites 

  • Your search queries 

  • Your IP address and browsing patterns 

4. How We Use Cookies 

We use cookies to personalize content and advertisements, provide social media features, and analyze our website traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners who may combine it with other information you've provided to them or collected from your use of their services. 

5. Types of Cookies We Use 

We use both session and persistent cookies to improve your user experience: 

Session Cookies: These expire and no longer have any effect when you log out of your account or close your browser. They enable our websites to "remember" you for the duration of your visit. 

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your browser until you erase them or they expire. They enable our websites to remember you for repeat visits. 

First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies: 

  • First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website and controlled by us 

  • Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services that appear on our pages 

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies 

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies without affecting the functionality of our website. 

Examples include: 

  • Authentication cookies for user login sessions 

  • Load-balancing cookies for website performance 

  • Security cookies for fraud prevention 

5.2 Preference Cookies 

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. 

Examples include: 

  • Language and region preferences 

  • Font size and accessibility settings 

  • User interface customization 

5.3 Statistics/Analytics Cookies 

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve our website's performance and user experience. 

Important: Analytics cookies require explicit consent and cannot be justified under legitimate interest. 

5.4 Marketing Cookies 

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites with the intention of displaying advertisements that are relevant and engaging for individual users. They may be set by our advertising partners through our site. 

Examples include: 

  • Behavioral tracking cookies 

  • Retargeting cookies 

  • Social media advertising pixels 

5.5 Other Cookies 

We may use other types of cookies from time to time, including cookies from third-party services that appear on our pages. These will be clearly identified in our Cookie Declaration. 

6. Third-Party Cookies and Pixel Tags 

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and recommend that you check the relevant third party's cookie policy for more information. 

You may encounter cookies or pixel tags on websites that we do not control. For example, if you view a web page created by a third party or use an application developed by a third party, there may be a cookie or pixel tag placed by the web page or application. Likewise, these third parties may place cookies or pixel tags that are not subject to our control, and this Cookie Policy does not cover their use. 

Third-party services may include: 

  • Social media platforms (for social sharing features) 

  • Analytics providers (for website usage analysis) 

  • Advertising networks (for targeted advertising) 

  • Customer service tools (for chat and support features) 

7. Your Cookie Choices 

7.1 Initial Consent 

When initially visiting our websites, you have the right to choose not to accept cookies. However, if you choose not to accept cookies, you will not be able to continue using or viewing certain features of the website. 

7.2 Legal Basis for Cookie Use 

The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies, we need your permission. 

Consent Requirements: 

  • Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous 

  • We do not use "cookie walls" that block access to content if you refuse non-essential cookies 

  • Consent must be obtained before any non-essential cookies are set 

7.3 Managing Your Preferences 

You can manage your cookie preferences through: 

  • Our Cookie Declaration tool available on our website 

  • Your browser settings 

  • Third-party opt-out tools where available 

Accessibility: Our cookie consent mechanisms are designed with equal prominence for "Accept" and "Reject" options, clear language, and keyboard navigation support. 

7.4 Withdrawing Consent 

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by: 

  • Updating your preferences in our Cookie Declaration on our website 

  • Clearing your browser's cookies 

  • Adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies 

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website. 

7.5 Domain Coverage 

Your consent applies to the following domains: falllinespecialty.com, www.falllinespecialty.com 

8. Browser Settings 

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

  • View what cookies are stored on your device 

  • Delete cookies individually or all at once 

  • Block cookies from specific sites 

  • Block third-party cookies 

  • Block all cookies 

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. 

9. Cookie Declaration 

For a detailed list of the specific cookies we use on our website, including their purpose and duration, please refer to our Cookie Declaration, which is updated regularly and can be found at www.falllinespecialty.com/cookie-declaration

Cookie Documentation: We maintain detailed records of: 

  • Cookie names and purposes 

  • Retention periods 

  • Third-party providers 

  • Data sharing arrangements 

  • Consent records with timestamps 

10. Compliance and Enforcement 

10.1 Regulatory Compliance 

This Cookie Policy is designed to comply with applicable US privacy laws including: 

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) 

  • Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) 

  • Colorado Privacy Act (CPA) 

  • Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA) 

  • Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) 

  • Other applicable state privacy regulations 

10.2 Children's Privacy 

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 (or 13 in California) through cookies without appropriate parental consent. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately. 

10.3 State-Specific Rights 

Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information collected through cookies: 

  • California: Right to know, delete, correct, and opt-out of sale/sharing 

  • Virginia/Colorado/Connecticut: Right to access, correct, delete, and opt-out 

  • Utah: Right to access, delete, and opt-out 

11. Updates to This 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 material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date above. 

Notification of Changes: 

  • Material changes will be prominently displayed on our website 

  • We may also notify you via email if we have your contact information 

  • Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy 

12. Contact Information 

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

Fall Line Specialty 

Email: privacy@falllinespecialty.com 

Address: 2400 Old Brick Road, Suite 22, Glen Allen, VA 23060 

Important: When contacting us regarding your consent, please provide your consent ID and date for faster assistance. 

For more information about who we are, how you can contact us, and how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. 

13. Additional Resources 

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit: 

Accessibility Resources: 

  • If you need assistance accessing this Cookie Policy in an alternative format, please contact us 

  • Our website includes accessibility features such as keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility 

  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information: www.ada.gov 

This Cookie Policy was last updated in July 2025. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically for any changes.