Cookie Notice

Last Updated: February 5, 2026

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. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Yaeger's Self Defense of America uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
  • Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and enhance security
  • Session cookies: Remember your preferences during your visit

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices (e.g., notification preferences)
  • Language cookies: Store your preferred language
  • Location cookies: Help provide location-specific content

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Usage analytics: Track pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
  • Performance monitoring: Identify technical issues and improve site speed
  • Traffic analysis: Understand visitor demographics and behavior

We use analytics tools to collect this information in an anonymized format that does not directly identify you.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help deliver relevant advertising:

  • Advertising cookies: Show you relevant ads based on your interests
  • Social media cookies: Enable sharing content on social platforms
  • Retargeting cookies: Display ads for our services on other websites

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains your login sessionSession
auth_tokenAuthenticates your account30 days
notification_prefsStores notification preferences1 year
analytics_idTracks website usage anonymously2 years

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

  • Google Analytics: Provides website traffic and usage statistics
  • Social Media Platforms: Enable social sharing and embedded content
  • Payment Processors: Facilitate secure online transactions

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

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

  • View and delete cookies stored on your device
  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website, such as staying logged in or receiving personalized content.

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of targeted advertising cookies through industry opt-out platforms such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals but honor opt-out preferences set through cookie management tools.

7. Updates to This Cookie Notice

We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the notice was last revised.

8. Contact Us

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

Yaeger's Self Defense of America

306 E Pasadena Blvd, Deer Park, TX 77536

Phone: (281) 479-3880

Email: [email protected]