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This Cookie Policy was last updated on 1st July 2023 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the United Kingdom.

1. Introduction

Our website, https://www.thesocialmediaconsultancyltd.co.uk (hereinafter: "the website") uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as "cookies"). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website.

2. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.

3. What are scripts?

A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.

4. What is a web beacon?

A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.

5. Cookies

5.1 Technical or functional cookies

Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website and, for example, the items remain in your shopping cart until you have paid. We may place these cookies without your consent.

5.2 Statistics cookies

We use statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users. With these statistics cookies we get insights in the usage of our website. We ask your permission to place statistics cookies.

5.3 Marketing/Tracking cookies

Marketing/Tracking cookies are cookies or any other form of local storage, used to create user profiles to display advertising or to track the user on this website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.

5.4 Social media

On our website, we have included content from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest to promote web pages (e.g. “like”, “pin”) or share (e.g. “tweet”) on social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest. This content is embedded with code derived from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest and places cookies. This content might store and process certain information for personalized advertising.

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Pinterest are located in the United States.

6. Placed cookies

CleanTalk Spam Protect

Functional

Usage

We use CleanTalk Spam Protect for spam prevention.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the CleanTalk Spam Protect Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
ct_mouse_moved
Expiration
session
Function
Store dynamic variables from the browser
Name
ct_has_scrolled
Expiration
session
Function
Store dynamic variables from the browser
Name
ct_ps_timestamp
Expiration
session
Function
Store time of visit
Name
ct_fkp_timestamp
Expiration
session
Function
Store time of visit
Name
ct_pointer_data
Expiration
session
Function
Store dynamic variables from the browser
Name
ct_screen_info
Expiration
session
Function
Store dynamic variables from the browser
Name
ct_checkjs
Expiration
session
Function
Store dynamic variables from the browser
Name
ct_timezone
Expiration
session
Function
Store time of visit
Name
ct_sfw_pass_key
Expiration
30 days
Function
Provide spam protection
Name
apbct_timestamp
Expiration
session
Function
Name
apbct_site_landing_ts
Expiration
session
Function
Name
apbct_prev_referer
Expiration
session
Function
Store referrer ID's
Name
apbct_page_hits
Expiration
session
Function
Name
apbct_cookies_test
Expiration
session
Function
Read if cookies can be placed

Purpose pending investigation

Name
apbct_*
Expiration
Function
Name
ct_checked_emails
Expiration
session
Function

WooCommerce

Functional

Usage

We use WooCommerce for webshop management.

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
wc_cart_hash_*
Expiration
session
Function
Store items in shopping cart
Name
wc_fragments_*
Expiration
persistent
Function

Google reCAPTCHA

Functional, Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
_grecaptcha
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide spam protection

Marketing/Tracking

Name
rc::c
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::b
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::a
Expiration
persistent
Function
Read and filter requests from bots

Complianz

Functional

Usage

We use Complianz for cookie consent management.

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties. For more information, please read the Complianz Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
cmplz_cookie_data
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store information about cookies that have been detected on the site
Name
cmplz_policy_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store accepted cookie policy ID
Name
cmplz_consented_services
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_marketing
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_statistics
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_preferences
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_functional
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_banner-status
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store if the cookie banner has been dismissed

HubSpot

Marketing/Tracking, Preferences, Statistics, Functional

Usage

We use HubSpot for marketing automation (automated email marketing).

Sharing data

For more information, please read the HubSpot Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
hubspotutk
Expiration
13 months
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity
Name
__hstc
Expiration
13 months
Function
Store time of visit

Preferences

Name
messagesUtk
Expiration
13 months
Function
Store browser details
Name
__hsmem
Expiration
1 week
Function
Store logged in users
Name
hs-messages-is-open
Expiration
30 minutes
Function
Store if a message has been shown

Statistics

Name
__hssrc
Expiration
session
Function
Store a unique session ID

Functional

Name
__hssc
Expiration
30 minutes
Function
Store anonymized statistics
Name
hs-messages-hide-welcome-message
Expiration
1 day
Function
Store if a message has been shown
Name
*_key
Expiration
2 weeks
Function
Store logged in users
Name
hs_ab_test
Expiration
session
Function
Store ID's of experiments and sessions for A/B testing
Name
__hs_do_not_track
Expiration
6 months
Function
Store 'do not track' signals
Name
__hs_cookie_cat_pref
Expiration
6 months
Function
Store cookie consent preferences

Google Analytics

Statistics

Usage

We use Google Analytics for website statistics.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
_ga
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store and count pageviews
Name
_gid
Expiration
1 day
Function
Store and count pageviews
Name
_ga_*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store and count pageviews

WordPress

Functional

Usage

We use WordPress for website development.

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
wordpress_test_cookie
Expiration
session
Function
Read if cookies can be placed
Name
wp-settings-*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store user preferences
Name
wp-settings-time-*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store user preferences
Name
wordpress_logged_in_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store logged in users

Google Fonts

Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use Google Fonts for display of webfonts.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Fonts Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
Google Fonts API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

Google Maps

Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use Google Maps for maps display.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Maps Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
Google Maps API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

YouTube

Marketing/Tracking, Functional

Usage

We use YouTube for video display.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the YouTube Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
GPS
Expiration
session
Function
Store location data
Name
YSC
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track interaction
Name
PREF
Expiration
8 months
Function
Store user preferences

Functional

Name
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide bandwidth estimations

ShareThis

Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use ShareThis for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the ShareThis Privacy Statement.

Purpose pending investigation

Name
UIDR
Expiration
Function
Name
__uset
Expiration
Function
Name
uset
Expiration
Function

Marketing/Tracking

Name
_stgmap
Expiration
1 week
Function
Store and track audience reach
Name
_stamap
Expiration
1 week
Function
Store and track audience reach
Name
stacxiommap
Expiration
1 week
Function
Store and track audience reach
Name
stdlxmap
Expiration
1 week
Function
Store and track audience reach
Name
__stid
Expiration
1 week
Function
Store and track audience reach

Facebook

Marketing/Tracking, Functional

Usage

We use Facebook for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Facebook Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
_fbc
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store last visit
Name
fbm*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details
Name
xs
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store a unique session ID
Name
fr
Expiration
3 months
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
act
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store logged in users
Name
_fbp
Expiration
3 months
Function
Store and track visits across websites
Name
datr
Expiration
2 years
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
c_user
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
sb
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store browser details
Name
*_fbm_
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store account details

Functional

Name
wd
Expiration
1 week
Function
Read screen resolution
Name
csm
Expiration
90 days
Function
Provide fraud prevention
Name
actppresence
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track if the browser tab is active

Twitter

Functional, Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use Twitter for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Twitter Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
local_storage_support_test
Expiration
persistent
Function
Provide load balancing functionality

Marketing/Tracking

Name
metrics_token
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content

LinkedIn

Preferences, Marketing/Tracking, Functional, Statistics

Usage

We use LinkedIn for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the LinkedIn Privacy Statement.

Preferences

Name
bcookie
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store browser details
Name
lidc
Expiration
1 day
Function
Provide load balancing functionality
Name
bscookie
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store logged in users
Name
li_alerts
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store if a message has been shown

Marketing/Tracking

Name
li-oatml
Expiration
1 month
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
li_sugr
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity
Name
UserMatchHistory
Expiration
30 days
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
lms_ads
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store and track visits across websites
Name
_guid
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity

Functional

Name
BizographicsOptOut
Expiration
10 years
Function
Store privacy preferences
Name
sdsc
Expiration
session
Function
Provide load balancing functionality
Name
li_gc
Expiration
6 months
Function
Store cookie consent preferences

Statistics

Name
lms_analytics
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity
Name
AnalyticsSyncHistory
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store and track visits across websites

Instagram

Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use Instagram for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Instagram Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
actppresence
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store ad display frequency

SoundCloud

Functional

Usage

We use SoundCloud for audio streaming.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the SoundCloud Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
sc_anonymous_id
Expiration
10 years
Function
Provide functions across pages
Name
sclocale
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store language settings

Calendly

Functional

Usage

We use Calendly for content creation.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Calendly Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
_calendly_session
Expiration
session
Function
Store user preferences

WP Engine

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

We use WP Engine for website hosting.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the WP Engine Privacy Statement.

Purpose pending investigation

Name
rtk_gdpr_c
Expiration
session
Function
Name
rtkuuid
Expiration
session
Function
Name
rtk_gdpr_a
Expiration
session
Function
Name
rtk_p
Expiration
session
Function
Name
rtk_sid
Expiration
session
Function
Name
rtk_rps
Expiration
session
Function
Name
rtk_sat
Expiration
session
Function

Matomo

Statistics (anonymous)

Usage

We use Matomo for website statistics.

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Statistics (anonymous)

Name
_pk_id*
Expiration
13 months
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
_pk_ses*
Expiration
session
Function
Store a unique session ID

LiveChat

Functional, Marketing/Tracking

Usage

We use LiveChat for chat support.

Sharing data

For more information, please read the LiveChat Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
__oauth_redirect_detector
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store a unique user ID

Marketing/Tracking

Name
__lc_cst
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity
Name
__lc_cid
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity

Miscellaneous

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

Sharing data

Sharing of data is pending investigation

Purpose pending investigation

Name
explat-last-anon-id
Expiration
Function
Name
ct_cookies_type
Expiration
Function
Name
explat-last-anon-id-retrieval-time
Expiration
Function
Name
explat-experiment--woocommerce_products_task_layout_card_v3
Expiration
Function
Name
explat-experiment--woocommerce_products_task_layout_stacked_v3
Expiration
Function
Name
wp-autosave-1
Expiration
Function
Name
etfb-autosave-1
Expiration
Function
Name
ct_sfw_ip_wl
Expiration
Function
Name
cmplz_consenttype
Expiration
365 days
Function
Name
et-saved-post-43971-bb
Expiration
Function
Name
et-saved-post-43970-bb
Expiration
Function
Name
wp-settings-time-42
Expiration
Function
Name
__anon_id
Expiration
Function
Name
ct_has_key_up
Expiration
Function
Name
ct_has_input_focused
Expiration
Function
Name
et-saved-post-44696-bb
Expiration
Function
Name
et-recommend-sync-post-44843-bb
Expiration
Function
Name
et-saved-post-44843-bb
Expiration
Function
Name
_pk_ref.163963.035a
Expiration
Function
Name
_pk_ref_163963_035a
Expiration
Function
Name
leadin_third_party_cookies
Expiration
Function
Name
__cf_bm
Expiration
Function
Name
calendly-store
Expiration
Function
Name
wpEmojiSettingsSupports
Expiration
Function

7. Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up with an explanation about cookies. As soon as you click on "Save preferences", you consent to us using the categories of cookies and plug-ins you selected in the pop-up, as described in this Cookie Policy. You can disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that our website may no longer work properly.

7.1 Manage your consent settings

You have loaded the Cookie Policy without javascript support. On AMP, you can use the manage consent button on the bottom of the page.

8. Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies

You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in the Help section of your browser.

Please note that our website may not work properly if all cookies are disabled. If you do delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after your consent when you visit our website again.

9. Your rights with respect to personal data

You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

  • You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained for.
  • Right of access: You have the right to access your personal data that is known to us.
  • Right to rectification: you have the right to supplement, correct, have deleted or blocked your personal data whenever you wish.
  • If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent and to have your personal data deleted.
  • Right to transfer your data: you have the right to request all your personal data from the controller and transfer it in its entirety to another controller.
  • Right to object: you may object to the processing of your data. We comply with this, unless there are justified grounds for processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us. Please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this Cookie Policy. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you, but you also have the right to submit a complaint to the supervisory authority (the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)).

10. Contact details

For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, please contact us by using the following contact details:

The Social Media Consultancy Limited
4 Woodland Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 7PJ
United Kingdom
Website: https://www.thesocialmediaconsultancyltd.co.uk
Email: privacy@thesmcltd.co.uk
Phone number: 01325 480058

This Cookie Policy was synchronised with cookiedatabase.org on 1st July 2023.

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