Cookies
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences and understand how pages are used.
How we use cookies
Smartdatalinker uses essential cookies to run core functions such as storing your cookie preference. If you accept analytics cookies, we use them to understand aggregate visit patterns. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not block access to engagement information or the contact form.
Cookie table
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
smartdatalinker_cookie_consent | Stores your Accept or Reject choice for the cookie banner | 1 year | Smartdatalinker (first-party) |
sdl_session | Maintains basic site session integrity for form tokens where used | Session | Smartdatalinker (first-party) |
_ga | Distinguishes visitors for analytics (only if accepted) | 2 years | Google Analytics |
_gid | Distinguishes visitors for analytics (only if accepted) | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
Essential vs analytics
Essential cookies are required for the banner preference and reliable form behaviour. Analytics cookies load only after Accept. Choosing Reject leaves essential cookies in place and skips analytics.
Managing cookies
You can change your mind by clearing site data for smartdatalinker.digital in your browser, which resets the banner on the next visit. You can also block cookies in browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may reset your preference prompt each visit; site content remains available.
Third-party cookies
Analytics providers may set their own cookies when enabled. Their processing is described in their respective policies. We do not use advertising cookies on this site.
Impact of disabling
Without analytics cookies we collect less information about which Field Notes or engagement pages are read. Essential site functions, including requesting a scoping call, continue to work.
More on privacy
Personal data practices are described in our Privacy Policy.