This Cookies Policy explains how Florida Company Search uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://floridacompanysearch.us. It explains what cookies are, why they may be used, how different types of cookies may work, and how visitors can manage cookie settings on their devices. This Cookies Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and should be read together with that policy.
Florida Company Search is an independent informational website. Cookies may be used to support website functionality, improve performance, understand general website usage, remember certain preferences, and support services that may appear on the Website. The exact cookies and technologies used may change as website features, analytics services, hosting systems, or third-party services are updated.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites may place on a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-connected device when a visitor accesses a website. A cookie allows a website or service to recognize a browser or remember certain information during a visit or during future visits.
Cookies can perform different functions. Some are necessary for basic website operation, while others help website owners understand how visitors interact with pages. Some cookies may also remember preferences or support services provided by third parties.
Cookies generally do not contain the full content of a visitor’s personal identity. Depending on the cookie and the service that creates it, cookies may contain identifiers, settings, session information, or other technical information associated with a browser or device.
In addition to traditional cookies, websites may use similar technologies such as local storage, tracking pixels, tags, scripts, and other browser-based technologies. This policy uses the term “cookies” broadly to include these similar technologies where appropriate.
Why We Use Cookies
Cookies may be used on Florida Company Search for several purposes. The purpose depends on the type of cookie, the website feature involved, and whether a particular third-party service is enabled.
Some cookies help the Website operate correctly. Others may help us understand general traffic patterns, identify technical problems, remember preferences, or improve the way information is presented to visitors.
Cookie-related information may help us determine which pages receive visits, whether certain pages load correctly, how visitors interact with website features, and whether changes to the Website improve its usability.
Not every cookie category described in this policy will necessarily be active at all times. Some services may be enabled only when a particular feature is used or when a third-party service is integrated into the Website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are used to support basic Website functionality. These cookies may be necessary for certain technical functions to operate correctly and may be placed by the Website, hosting environment, caching system, security tools, or other services required for normal operation.
Because these cookies can support important technical functions, disabling them may cause portions of the Website to operate incorrectly or may prevent certain features from working as intended.
- Security and load-balancing cookies may help maintain reliable connections between visitors and the Website.
- Session-related cookies may support temporary interactions during a browsing session.
- Preference storage may help remember certain display or functionality settings.
- Caching-related technologies may help pages load more efficiently.
- Technical cookies may assist with website security and basic performance.
Florida Company Search may use LiteSpeed Cache or related hosting and caching technologies. Depending on the configuration of the Website and hosting environment, these systems may use cookies or other browser technologies for technical purposes.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies may be used to help understand how visitors interact with Florida Company Search. If analytics services are enabled, they may collect general technical and usage information about visits to the Website.
Analytics information may include details such as pages viewed, approximate visit duration, traffic sources, browser type, device category, and general interaction patterns. This information can help identify which pages are useful to visitors and where technical or usability improvements may be needed.
Where analytics tools are used, the information may be processed by the applicable analytics provider under its own privacy practices and policies.
- Google Analytics, if enabled, may be used to measure Website traffic and usage patterns.
- Analytics information may help identify popular pages and general visitor behavior.
- Analytics data may be used to improve Website content, performance, and usability.
For information about how Google handles information through its services, visitors can review Google’s Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Cookies
Some pages may contain embedded content, external services, advertisements, maps, videos, or other features provided by third parties. Depending on how those services are configured, third-party providers may place their own cookies or use similar technologies.
Third-party cookies are controlled by the third party that places them. Florida Company Search does not control every cookie or tracking technology used by external services.
Examples may include:
- Google Maps or other map-related embeds, where used on the Website.
- Advertising networks, if advertisements are displayed.
- Analytics services, if enabled.
- Other embedded third-party services that may use cookies for technical or service-related purposes.
Third-party providers may have their own cookie practices, privacy policies, and terms. Visitors should review the policies of the relevant third party when using an embedded or externally provided service.
Cookie Duration
Cookies may remain on a device for different periods depending on their purpose and configuration. Some cookies exist only during a browsing session, while others remain on the device after a browser window is closed.
- Session cookies: These cookies are generally temporary and may be deleted when the visitor closes the browser or ends the browsing session.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies may remain on a device until they expire or are manually deleted through browser settings.
The duration of a persistent cookie can vary significantly. Depending on the purpose and service, a cookie may remain for a short period or for a longer period. Some cookies may have expiration periods ranging from approximately 30 days to two years, although actual duration depends on the service and its configuration.
Cookie expiration periods may also change when a service provider updates its technology, policies, or implementation.
How to Manage Cookies
Most modern web browsers allow visitors to control, restrict, or delete cookies through browser settings. The available controls vary depending on the browser, operating system, and device.
Visitors can generally configure their browser to block certain cookies, delete stored cookies, notify them when cookies are being placed, or automatically remove cookies after a certain period.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
- Safari: Settings or Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Browser settings may also provide options for deleting existing cookies. Removing cookies may affect saved preferences, sessions, or certain website functions.
Blocking essential cookies may cause some parts of Florida Company Search to operate differently or may prevent certain features from functioning correctly. Non-essential cookies may be easier to disable without affecting basic access to website pages.
Analytics Preferences
If analytics services are used on the Website, visitors may have additional options for controlling analytics-related data collection. Some analytics providers offer browser tools, privacy controls, or opt-out mechanisms that can limit certain forms of analytics collection.
For example, Google may provide tools that allow users to manage certain analytics-related tracking preferences. Visitors should review Google’s current documentation and privacy options for the latest information about available controls.
Because third-party services can change their tools and settings, Florida Company Search cannot guarantee that a particular opt-out tool will remain available or function in the same way indefinitely.
Cookies and Embedded Content
Florida Company Search may link to or display content from external websites and services. Examples can include government resources, maps, search portals, business databases, or other public resources.
When a visitor follows an external link or interacts with an embedded service, the external website may use cookies or similar technologies according to its own policies.
For example, official Florida business resources such as dos.fl.gov/sunbiz and related search systems may have their own technical systems, cookies, privacy practices, and terms.
This Cookies Policy applies only to Florida Company Search and does not govern the cookie practices of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy and cookie policies of external websites before using their services or submitting information.
Government and Official Portals
Our Website may provide links to official Florida government resources to help visitors locate public business records and related services. These links may include government websites operated by the Florida Department of State, Florida Division of Corporations, or other public agencies.
Government websites may use cookies, session technologies, security systems, analytics tools, or other technologies. Those technologies are controlled by the applicable government website and are not covered by this policy.
Visitors who access an official government portal should review that website’s own privacy, cookie, security, and terms information when available.
Advertising Cookies
Florida Company Search may display advertising in the future. If advertisements are displayed, advertising providers may use cookies or similar technologies to support advertising delivery, measurement, fraud prevention, frequency management, or other advertising-related functions.
The use of advertising cookies depends on the advertising services enabled on the Website. Advertising providers may have their own policies explaining how their technologies work and how visitors can manage available preferences.
If no advertising service is active, advertising-related cookies may not be used by the Website at that time.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
Florida Company Search may update this Cookies Policy when website technologies, third-party services, legal requirements, or privacy practices change. Updates may also be made when new cookie categories or website features are introduced.
When changes are made, the revised policy will be posted on this page. The updated version will apply from the date it is published unless a different effective date is stated.
Visitors are encouraged to review this page periodically if they want to remain aware of how cookies and similar technologies may be used on the Website.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy or the use of cookies on Florida Company Search, you may contact us through the Website’s Contact Us page.
Questions about cookies placed by third-party websites or services should generally be directed to the applicable third-party provider, because those providers control their own technologies and cookie practices.