Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 23 October 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how PAA CAPITAL LLC (“PAA Capital”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website paacapital.com and any related subdomains (the “Website”).
It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
For information on how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites operate, improve functionality, and provide analytical insights.
Cookies may be:
First-party cookies — set by us
Third-party cookies — set by external service providers
Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies — remain until they expire or you remove them
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential to provide core website functions, including:
Website security
Load balancing
Page navigation
Session management
You cannot disable these cookies because the site will not function properly without them.
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve usability. They are set only after you consent in the cookie banner.
We currently use:
Google Analytics 4 (Google Ireland Ltd / Google LLC) – only after you consent in the cookie banner; IP addresses are not stored
Umami, hosted on our own server (sets no cookies) – anonymous visitor statistics without cookies; IP addresses are not stored and you are not followed across other websites
Internal operational logs to ensure security and availability
We also use WP Statistics, a statistics tool that runs on our own server.
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences, such as:
Language selection
Region
Form data for customer support interactions
3.4 Marketing & Personalisation Cookies
We currently do not use marketing or personalisation cookies. If we introduce them, they will be used only with your explicit consent and listed in this policy.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under applicable laws:
GDPR (EU/EEA consumers) → Consent is required for all non-essential cookies
ePrivacy Directive → Consent is required before activation
Applicable U.S. federal and state privacy laws → Notice and, where required, consent
We only activate analytics, functional, or marketing cookies after you provide consent via our cookie banner.
5. Your Choices & Cookie Management
You can manage or withdraw consent at any time through:
✅ The cookie banner displayed on your first visit
✅ The cookie settings icon at the bottom left of every page
✅ Your browser settings
Most browsers allow you to:
Block cookies
Remove existing cookies
Disable third-party tracking
However, disabling cookies may affect website performance or restrict access to certain features.
6. Third-Party Services That May Use Cookies
We may use service providers that deploy cookies or similar technologies, including:
Cloudflare (security, CDN performance)
WP plugins that require functional cookies
Google (Analytics, only with your consent)
Social media embeds
Marketing tools (used only with prior consent)
Each third-party provider is responsible for its own privacy and cookie practices.
7. Do We Use Similar Technologies?
We may use technologies functionally similar to cookies, such as:
Web beacons
Pixel tags
Local storage
Server logs
These are used primarily for security and performance monitoring.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal or regulatory changes.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or your data protection rights, you may contact us through:
PAA CAPITAL LLC
1001 S Main St, Ste 49
Kalispell, MT 59901, USA
Data protection: dpo[at]paacapital.com
Support Portal: https://support.paacapital.com
Whistleblowing (confidential): https://ethics.paacapital.com
We recommend using the support portal instead of email for privacy reasons.