Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website.

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Home Telephone Ilec, LLC ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or refrain from using our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies serve various purposes, including:

  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Understanding how you use our website
  • Improving our website's performance and functionality
  • Delivering relevant content and advertisements
  • Providing security and preventing fraudulent activity

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to authenticated areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the operation of our website.

Purpose: These cookies are required for site functionality, including:

  • Session management and user authentication
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Storing your cookie consent preferences
  • Form submission and validation

Duration: Session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain until deleted.

Analytics Cookies

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

Purpose: These cookies track:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website
  • What pages you click on and navigate through
  • Errors or issues encountered while using our website
  • Device type, browser type, and screen resolution

Duration: Typically persist for 2 years but can be cleared through your browser settings.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.

Purpose: These cookies enable:

  • Delivering personalized advertisements
  • Limiting the number of times you see an advertisement
  • Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Remembering your interests and preferences

Duration: Typically persist for 1-2 years depending on the specific cookie.

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These third parties include:

Google Maps

We use Google Maps to display location information and directions on our website. Google Maps may set cookies to remember your preferences and improve map functionality. For more information about Google's use of cookies, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

FormSubmit

We use FormSubmit to process our contact forms. FormSubmit may use cookies for security purposes, including CAPTCHA verification and spam prevention. For more information, please visit FormSubmit's Privacy Policy.

Analytics Providers

We may use third-party analytics services to help analyze how users use our website. These services may collect information about your use of our website, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is used to evaluate visitors' use of the website and compile statistical reports on website activity.

The duration for which cookies are stored on your device varies depending on the type of cookie:

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your web browser. They are used to maintain your session during a single visit to our website, allowing you to navigate between pages without losing your progress or preferences.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits. The specific duration varies by cookie but typically ranges from a few days to several years.

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept All: Accept all categories of cookies
  • Reject All: Accept only essential cookies
  • Manage Settings: Choose which cookie categories you want to accept

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

Manage Cookie Settings

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your access to certain features.

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using industry opt-out tools:

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data collection practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes. If you do not agree to the modified terms, you should discontinue your use of our website.

Contact Information

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

Home Telephone Ilec, LLC

Address:
579 Stony Landing Rd
Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Phone:
+1 279-271-3750

Email:
support@hometelephoneilec.net

Additional Resources

For more information about our privacy practices, please review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.