Cookie Policy

Learn how SME Cyber Solutions uses cookies and similar technologies and how to manage your preferences

Last Updated: January 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable the website to work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide analytics or marketing insights.

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on smecybersolutions.com and how you can manage your preferences.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential functionality: to maintain sessions, preferences, and ensure the website works correctly
  • Analytics: to understand website usage and improve user experience
  • Marketing & Advertising: to show relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness
  • Performance: to optimise page load speed and technical efficiency

Types of Cookies We Use

🔒 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

  • cookieConsent - Stores your cookie preferences (1 year)
  • sessionId - Maintains your session across page requests (Session)

📊 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand visitor behaviour. Data is anonymised.

  • _ga - Google Analytics unique user identifier (2 years)
  • _gid - Google Analytics distinguishes users (24 hours)
  • _gat - Google Analytics throttles requests (1 minute)

🎯 Marketing Cookies

Used for personalised ads and tracking ad performance.

  • _fbp - Facebook Pixel (3 months)
  • _gcl_au - Google Ads Conversion Tracking (3 months)

⚙️ Functional Cookies

Enhance website functionality and personalisation.

  • userPreferences - Remembers user settings (6 months)

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Google Analytics & Tag Manager
  • Facebook Pixel
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag
  • reCAPTCHA for spam protection

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing:

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies using one of these options:

1️⃣ Cookie Preference Centre

Click the button below to manage your preferences:

2️⃣ Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies:

3️⃣ Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising

⚠️ Blocking cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date reflects the latest version. Major updates will be announced on our website.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about cookies or tracking, contact us:

📧 [email protected]
📞 07917 858 362
📄 View our Privacy Policy

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