Cookie Policy | DigitalSavvyHQ

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how DigitalSavvyHQ (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It also describes the choices you have regarding these technologies. For details on how we handle personal data more broadly, please see our Privacy Policy.

Last updated: May 5, 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store data that can be retrieved by the server or the client-side application. They help websites function, remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide insights into how the site is used.

Some cookies are essential for the website to operate. Others are optional and support analytics, personalization, or marketing. Cookies may be “session” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” (stored until they expire or are deleted). They can also be set by us (first-party) or by third parties integrating services on our site.

Types of cookies we use

Essential

Required for the site to function securely and correctly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.

  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and performance
  • User session and consent state

Analytics

Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can measure and improve performance and content.

  • Page views and feature usage
  • Traffic sources and campaigns
  • Aggregate performance metrics

Marketing

Used to deliver and measure ads, limit ad frequency, and improve marketing relevance.

  • Ad delivery and measurement
  • Audience insights
  • Frequency capping

Cookies we set

The table below lists common cookies that may be used on our site. Names, durations, and purposes can vary by feature and time.

ds_consent
Stores your cookie preferences and opt-in/opt-out choices.
12 months (persistent)
First-party, Essential
ds_session
Maintains an active session for navigation and security.
Session
First-party, Essential
_ga
Distinguishes users for Google Analytics to measure site usage.
13 months (persistent)
Third-party, Analytics
_gid
Stores and updates a unique value for each page visited.
24 hours (persistent)
Third-party, Analytics
_fbp
Identifies browsers for Meta (Facebook) advertising and attribution.
3 months (persistent)
Third-party, Marketing
ds_ref
Tracks referral sources to understand traffic and campaigns.
90 days (persistent)
First-party, Analytics/Attribution

Third‑party cookies and technologies

We work with partners who may set cookies or use similar technologies (like pixels, SDKs, or local storage) when you visit our site. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies:

  1. Google Analytics — cookies & technologies
  2. Google Ads — ad cookies and ad settings
  3. Meta (Facebook) — cookie policy
  4. Stripe (payments) — cookies
  5. Email service provider (e.g., ConvertKit/Mailchimp) — may set cookies for subscription forms and email analytics. See your provider’s policy.

Where required, we obtain your consent before enabling non‑essential third‑party cookies. You can also use the controls below and the provider-specific tools linked above to manage your choices.

You’re in control. Update your cookie preferences at any time. Essential cookies will remain active to keep the site working.

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Data retention and security

Cookie lifespans vary by purpose. We keep essential cookies for as long as needed to operate the site securely. Analytics and marketing cookies typically persist for days to months, as indicated above, unless you clear them or change your preferences.

Cookie data may be stored on your device and, when used by third parties, processed on their servers in accordance with their policies. We use industry‑standard safeguards to protect systems and data, and we limit optional cookies to those necessary for measuring performance and improving your experience.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. When we make material changes, we will notify you by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, by providing additional notice on the site.

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Questions about this Cookie Policy or your choices?

Last reviewed: May 5, 2026