Cookie Statement
Effective Date: August, 2026
Last Updated: August, 2026
Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. (“AVC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on www.avcaquatic.com (the “Website”) to help operate and secure the Website, provide Website functionality, understand how visitors use the Website, improve Website performance and user experience, and support our online communications.
This Cookie Statement explains what cookies and similar technologies are, how they may be used on the AVC Website, the types of information they may collect, the role of third-party technologies, and the choices available to Website visitors.
This Cookie Statement should be read together with AVC's Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, disclose, retain, and protect personal information.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text or data files that websites may place on or access from your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies perform a variety of functions. Depending on the Website technology involved, cookies may help:
Operate Website features;
Maintain Website security;
Recognize a browser or device;
Remember visitor preferences;
Support online forms;
Understand how visitors navigate the Website;
Measure Website traffic and performance;
Diagnose technical problems; and
Improve Website content and user experience.
Cookies and similar technologies may collect or be associated with information such as an IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, links clicked, date and time of visits, approximate geographic location, and other Website activity.
Some information collected through cookies and similar technologies may be considered personal information under applicable privacy laws.
2. Cookies and Similar Technologies
For purposes of this Cookie Statement, AVC uses the term “cookies” broadly to include cookies and other technologies that may store information on, access information from, or recognize a browser or device.
Depending on the technologies used on the AVC Website, these may include:
Browser or HTTP cookies;
Local storage;
Session storage;
Pixels or pixel tags;
Web beacons;
Tags;
Website scripts;
Embedded scripts; and
Other similar technologies.
These technologies may be provided directly through the AVC Website or by third-party service providers that support Website operation, security, analytics, communications, or other functionality.
3. Session and Persistent Cookies
Cookies generally fall into two categories based on how long they remain on a visitor's device.
Session Cookies
Session cookies generally remain active only while a browser is open and typically expire when the browser is closed.
They may be used to support basic Website functionality, maintain security, support Website forms, or remember information during a particular Website session.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on a device after a browser is closed, usually for a specified period or until manually deleted.
They may be used to remember preferences, recognize returning visitors, understand Website usage over time, measure Website performance, or support other Website functions.
The amount of time a persistent cookie remains on a device depends on the particular cookie and its purpose.
4. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
Cookies may also be classified according to the organization responsible for placing or controlling them.
First-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are generally placed by or on behalf of the AVC Website.
They may support Website functionality, security, visitor preferences, Website forms, analytics, or other Website operations.
Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are placed or controlled by another company whose technology is incorporated into the AVC Website.
For example, third-party technologies may provide services involving:
Website analytics;
Website hosting or security;
Maps;
Embedded videos or media;
Social media;
Website forms;
Recruiting or employment services; or
Other Website functionality.
Third-party providers may receive information when their technology loads or when a visitor interacts with a feature they provide.
The collection and use of information by independent third-party providers may be governed by their own privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms.
5. Categories of Cookies AVC May Use
Depending on the features and technologies currently implemented on the AVC Website, cookies may fall into one or more of the following categories.
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies support essential Website functions or services.
These cookies may be used to:
Operate the Website;
Maintain Website security;
Prevent malicious activity;
Manage network traffic;
Support Website forms;
Remember privacy or cookie preferences; or
Provide functionality specifically requested by a Website visitor.
Because these cookies may be necessary for basic Website operation or requested functionality, they may not be subject to the same consent or opt-out choices as other categories of cookies, depending on applicable law.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies through browser settings may cause portions of the Website to function improperly.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may provide enhanced Website functionality or remember visitor preferences.
Depending on the Website, these cookies may help remember:
Website preferences;
Display preferences;
Previously selected options;
Regional or location preferences; or
Other choices that improve Website functionality.
If functional cookies are disabled, some Website features may not operate as intended.
Analytics or Performance Cookies
AVC may use analytics or performance technologies to help understand how visitors interact with the Website.
These technologies may collect information about:
Pages visited;
Links clicked;
Time spent on particular pages;
Website navigation patterns;
Referring websites or traffic sources;
Browser and device characteristics;
Website errors;
Page performance; and
General Website usage.
AVC may use this information to understand Website traffic, evaluate which content is useful to visitors, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve Website performance and user experience.
Advertising or Targeting Cookies
AVC's Website may use advertising or targeting technologies only if such services have been implemented.
Advertising or targeting technologies can be used to:
Measure advertising campaign effectiveness;
Determine whether advertising resulted in Website visits or inquiries;
Understand interactions with digital advertising;
Create or measure advertising audiences; or
Support interest-based or targeted advertising.
Certain privacy laws may treat information disclosed through advertising technologies as a “sale,” “sharing” of personal information, or processing for targeted advertising even when personal information is not exchanged for money.
6. How AVC Uses Cookies
Depending on the technology involved, AVC may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Operate and maintain the Website;
Provide Website functionality;
Protect the Website from malicious activity;
Maintain Website security;
Support the Information Request Form;
Remember visitor preferences;
Understand Website traffic;
Analyze how visitors interact with Website content;
Identify and correct Website errors;
Improve Website performance;
Improve Website design and navigation;
Understand how visitors arrive at the Website; and
Support third-party Website features.
The specific cookies used may change as AVC's Website technologies, service providers, or Website functionality change.
7. Information Collected Through Cookies
Depending on the particular cookie or technology, information collected automatically may include:
IP address;
Browser type and version;
Device type;
Operating system;
Device or browser identifiers;
Approximate geographic location derived from an IP address;
Date and time of Website access;
Referring URL or Website;
Pages viewed;
Links clicked;
Time spent on pages;
Navigation patterns;
Website errors;
Website performance information; and
Other technical or Website usage information.
This information may be used alone or combined with other information as permitted by applicable law and as described in AVC's Privacy Policy.
8. Website Analytics
AVC may use a third-party Website analytics service to help understand Website traffic and usage.
Analytics technologies may use cookies, scripts, tags, or similar technologies to collect information about how visitors interact with the Website.
This information may help AVC:
Determine Website traffic;
Understand which pages are most frequently visited;
Understand how visitors navigate the Website;
Identify referral sources;
Measure Website performance;
Diagnose technical problems; and
Improve Website content and functionality.
9. Google and Other Third-Party Services
The AVC Website may incorporate third-party Website technologies that provide analytics, maps, security, embedded content, or other functionality.
When third-party technology is loaded through the Website, the provider may receive certain technical information, such as a visitor's IP address, browser or device information, and information about interaction with the applicable service.
The provider's collection and processing of information may be governed by its own privacy policies and terms.
10. Embedded Content and External Resources
The AVC Website provides environmental, educational, and professional information and may link to or incorporate resources provided by third parties.
Third-party content may include:
Maps;
Videos;
Industry resources;
Professional organizations;
Government resources;
Social media features;
External documents;
Employment or recruiting services; or
Other embedded or linked content.
Simply following a link to another website does not necessarily place a third-party cookie through the AVC Website. However, embedded third-party content may allow the provider to receive information when the content loads.
When you leave the AVC Website, the privacy and cookie practices of the third-party website apply.
AVC does not control cookies placed directly by independent third-party websites.
11. Social Media Technologies
The AVC Website may contain links or integrations associated with social media platforms.
If social media widgets, feeds, pixels, plugins, or other embedded social technologies are used, the applicable provider may receive information about a visitor's browser, device, or interaction with the Website.
If a visitor is logged into a social media account while visiting the AVC Website, the social media provider may be able to associate certain Website interactions with that account, depending upon the provider's technology and practices.
12. Website Forms and Security Technologies
The AVC Website provides an Information Request Form through which visitors can contact the company.
Cookies, scripts, or other technologies may be used to:
Operate the form;
Maintain security;
Prevent spam or automated submissions;
Validate form entries;
Route inquiries; or
Support other form functionality.
Information that a visitor intentionally enters into the Information Request Form is not itself a cookie. Information submitted through the form is addressed separately in AVC's Privacy Policy.
13. Pixels and Web Beacons
If used, pixels or web beacons are small images or pieces of code that may help determine whether a Website page or electronic communication has been viewed or interacted with.
These technologies can be used to:
Measure Website visits;
Measure interactions;
Understand referral sources;
Evaluate marketing effectiveness; or
Improve Website performance.
Pixels frequently operate together with cookies or other identifiers.
14. Local and Session Storage
Website technologies may use local storage or session storage to store information within a visitor's browser.
These technologies may support:
Website functionality;
Website preferences;
Website security;
Form functionality; or
Other Website features.
Browser settings may provide controls for clearing information stored through these technologies.
15. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Visitors may have several ways to manage cookies and similar technologies.
Strictly necessary cookies generally cannot be disabled through this tool because they are required for Website operation or functionality requested by the visitor.
Cookie preferences may be specific to the browser and device used to make the selection. Clearing browser data or using another browser or device may require a visitor to make selections again.
16. Browser Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow users to view, delete, block, or otherwise manage browser cookies through browser settings.
Available controls vary by browser and device.
Blocking all cookies may prevent certain Website features from functioning properly.
Deleting cookies may also remove stored preferences, which means selections may need to be made again during a future visit.
Visitors should consult their browser's settings or help documentation for information about available cookie controls.
17. Global Privacy Control
Some browsers and browser extensions allow users to send privacy preference signals, including Global Privacy Control (“GPC”).
Certain state privacy laws require qualifying businesses to recognize legally valid opt-out preference signals under specified circumstances.
Where AVC is legally required to recognize a valid opt-out preference signal, AVC will process that signal as required by applicable law.
18. Do Not Track
Some browsers provide a traditional “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) setting.
Because there has historically been no universally accepted technical standard governing how websites respond to DNT signals, websites may respond differently.
Traditional Do Not Track signals are distinct from legally recognized opt-out preference signals such as Global Privacy Control where applicable law requires recognition.
19. Cookie Consent and Applicable Law
Cookie and tracking requirements vary by jurisdiction.
Depending on applicable law and the technologies used on the AVC Website, AVC may request consent before using certain non-essential cookies or provide visitors with mechanisms for managing or opting out of certain technologies.
Where consent is legally required, AVC will use applicable cookies and similar technologies in accordance with the choices communicated through the Website's consent mechanism.
20. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device
The duration of a cookie depends on its purpose and configuration.
Session cookies generally expire when the browser session ends.
Persistent cookies may remain on a device for a predetermined period unless deleted earlier.
Third-party providers determine the duration of cookies they control.
21. Changes to Cookies and Website Technologies
The cookies and similar technologies used on the AVC Website may change over time as:
Website functionality changes;
Website software is updated;
Service providers change;
Analytics technologies change;
Security technologies change;
Marketing activities change; or
New Website features are introduced.
AVC may periodically review and update this Cookie Statement to reflect those changes.
22. Relationship to AVC's Privacy Policy
Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may constitute personal information under applicable law.
For additional information about:
The categories of personal information AVC collects;
How personal information is used;
How information may be disclosed;
Data retention;
Information security;
Privacy rights; and
How to contact AVC regarding privacy matters,
please review AVC's Privacy Policy.
23. Changes to This Cookie Statement
AVC may update this Cookie Statement periodically to reflect changes in the Website, technologies, service providers, business practices, or applicable laws.
When changes are made, AVC will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Statement.
Where applicable law requires additional notice or consent regarding material changes, AVC will provide such notice or obtain such consent as required.
We encourage visitors to review this Cookie Statement periodically.
24. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Statement, the technologies used on the AVC Website, or AVC's privacy practices, please contact:
Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc.
1860 W. 10th Street
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
Phone: 561-845-5525
Toll Free: 800-327-8745
Website: www.avcaquatic.com
Email: [email protected]
