This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types we use on stanconsultingllc.com, and how you can control them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use the Website after reviewing this policy, you consent to our use of cookies as described below, subject to your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website or third-party services to recognize your device on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and collect usage data. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored for a set duration). They may be "first-party" (set by stanconsultingllc.com directly) or "third-party" (set by external services we use).
2. What We Use Cookies For
We use cookies for three purposes:
- Essential operation: to make the website function correctly
- Analytics: to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
- Advertising: to measure the effectiveness of our paid advertising campaigns and enable retargeting
We do not use cookies to sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core site functionality. No consent is required for these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and security. Identifies and mitigates automated bot traffic. | Session (30 min) |
| __cfruid | Cloudflare | Identifies trusted web traffic associated with rate limiting. | Session |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Records that a visitor has successfully passed a browser challenge. | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website. The information is aggregated and anonymized where possible. These cookies require your consent under GDPR and can be rejected without affecting core site functionality.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users for traffic analysis. | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google Analytics 4 | Stores and counts page views. Tied to your GA4 property ID. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users; used to throttle request rate. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics 4 | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| _gtm_[ID] | Google Tag Manager | Container tracking ID used by GTM to fire tags. | Session |
3.3 Advertising and Retargeting Cookies
These cookies are set by our advertising partners to measure campaign performance, build audience segments, and show relevant ads to visitors who have previously visited the Website. These cookies require your consent under GDPR and can be rejected.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Meta Pixel to identify browsers and deliver advertising. | 3 months |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Used for ad delivery and measurement, including across Meta products. | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores last click attribution for Facebook ads. | 2 years |
3.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. Currently limited to:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sc_consent | Stan Consulting LLC | Stores your cookie consent preference (accept/reject/manage). | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Services
The following third-party services set cookies on our behalf. Please review their privacy policies for full details:
- Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager: policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel: www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
Stan Consulting LLC does not control how these third parties use cookie data beyond what is described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit stanconsultingllc.com, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising cookies will not fire)
- Manage your preferences individually
Your choice is stored in the sc_consent cookie for 1 year. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies or by contacting us.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. The following links explain how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
- Apple Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
- Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies
Note: blocking all cookies may prevent some features of the Website from functioning correctly.
5.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5.4 Meta Ads Settings
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from Meta at www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads or through the Digital Advertising Alliance at youradchoices.com.
5.5 California Residents (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. While Stan Consulting LLC does not sell personal information, cookie-based retargeting through Meta Pixel may constitute "sharing" under California law. You can opt out by rejecting advertising cookies in our cookie consent banner or by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "CCPA Opt-Out."
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" signal. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals because there is no common industry standard for interpreting them. You can manage tracking preferences through our cookie consent banner.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes.
8. Contact Us
Stan Consulting LLC
1364 Blue Oaks Blvd, Suite 400
Roseville, CA 95678
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (415) 589-9805