Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 15, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and serve relevant content and advertisements.
How We Use Cookies
Mountain House Local uses the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| mhl_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | Persistent (localStorage) |
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off.
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Track page views, user interactions, traffic sources, and approximate geographic location | 2 years |
| _clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Record user interactions (clicks, scrolls, mouse movements) to create heatmaps and session recordings | 1 year |
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site so we can improve the user experience. Data collected includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our Site (search engine, direct, referral)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Approximate geographic location (city/region level)
- Click patterns and scroll behavior
- Outbound link clicks (which business websites you visit)
Advertising Cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Google Ads / AdSense | Serve relevant advertisements and measure ad performance | Varies |
Advertising cookies are used to display relevant ads and track ad campaign effectiveness. These cookies may track your browsing activity across multiple websites.
Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Consent Banner: When you first visit our Site, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via the consent banner.
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking cookies may affect your experience on our Site.
- Google Ads Opt-Out: Visit Google Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising.
- NAI Opt-Out: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information. We do not sell personal information collected through cookies. For more details, see our Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@mountainhouselocal.com.