Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy outlines how our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and process user data. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files which track, save and store information. When you visit some web pages and there are interactions, information on these is saved on your device. Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, track your activities, and improve your overall browsing experience.
Types of Cookies Used
We use the following types of cookies and tracking technologies on our website:
- For technical purposes necessary for the operation of the Website;
- To allow a service to recognise your device – this means you don’t have to repeatedly provide the same information during a task;
- To measure the number of people using our Website, to make sure there is enough capacity for the Website to operate at speed;
- To recognise current activity being undertaken by the user, for example previously viewed pages or products;
- To support website and system administration, for example, tracking the number of website users for marketing purposes;
- To remember pages viewed;
- To monitor your journey around the website so that we can improve navigation and ease of access to popular pages.
| COOKIE NAME | PROVIDER | CATEGORY | EXPIRY | DESCRIPTION |
| __hstc | quadmark.com | analytics | 179 days | Analytics tracking cookie |
| __hs_cookie_cat_pref | quadmark.com | necessary | 179 days | Used to set cookie preferences |
| __hssrc | quadmark.com | analytics | session | Used to determine if a session is a new session |
| __hs_do_not_track | quadmark.com | necessary | 179 days | Prevents the tracking code from sending any information to HubSpot |
| li_sugr | linkedin.com | analytics | 89 days | Used to make a probabilistic match of a user’s identity outside the Designated Countries |
| _GRECAPTCHA | google.com | necessary | 179 days | Google reCAPTCHA sets a necessary cookie (_GRECAPTCHA) when executed for the purpose of providing its risk analysis. |
| _gat_gtag_UA_34760469_3 | quadmark.com | analytics | 59 seconds | Google Analytics sets this cookie to store a unique user ID. |
| _ga | quadmark.com | analytics | 399 days | ID used to identify users |
| lidc | linkedin.com | advertisement | 1 days | Used by the social networking service, LinkedIn, for tracking the use of embedded services. |
| __hssc | quadmark.com | analytics | 29 minutes | Analytics session cookie |
| _gcl_au | quadmark.com | advertisement | 89 days | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. |
| _gid | quadmark.com | analytics | 1439 minutes | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity |
| bscookie | linkedin.com | advertisement | 364 days | Used by LinkedIn to track the use of embedded services. |
| _ga_9WHW6BTE95 | quadmark.com | analytics | 399 days | Used to persist session state |
| IDE | doubleclick.net | advertisement | 399 days | This cookie is used for targeting, analyzing and optimisation of ad campaigns in DoubleClick/Google Marketing Suite |
| _gat | quadmark.com | analytics | 59 seconds | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager |
| __cf_bm | quadmark.com | necessary | 29 minutes | Cloud flare’s bot products identify and mitigate automated traffic to protect your site from bad bots. Cloudflare places the __cf_bm cookie on End User devices that access Customer sites that are protected by Bot Management or Bot Fight Mode. The __cf_bm cookie is necessary for the proper functioning of these bot solutions. |
| bcookie | linkedin.com | advertisement | 365 days | Used by LinkedIn to track the use of embedded services. |
| UserMatchHistory | linkedin.com | advertisement | 29 days | These cookies are set by LinkedIn for advertising purposes, including: tracking visitors so that more relevant ads can be presented, allowing users to use the ‘Apply with LinkedIn’ or the ‘Sign-in with LinkedIn’ functions, collecting information about how visitors use the site, etc. |
| AnalyticsSyncHistory | linkedin.com | functionality | 29 days | Used to store information about the time a sync with the lms_analytics cookie took place for users in the Designated Countries |
| test_cookie | doubleclick.net | functionality | 14 minutes | This cookie is set by DoubleClick (which is owned by Google) to determine if the website visitor’s browser supports cookies. |
| __cf_bm | hubspot.com | necessary | 29 minutes | Cloud flare’s bot products identify and mitigate automated traffic to protect your site from bad bots. Cloudflare places the __cf_bm cookie on End User devices that access Customer sites that are protected by Bot Management or Bot Fight Mode. The __cf_bm cookie is necessary for the proper functioning of these bot solutions. |
| hubspotutk | quadmark.com | analytics | 179 days | Contains visitor’s identity |
| __cfruid | quadmark.com | necessary | session | Used by the content network, Cloudflare, to identify trusted web traffic. |
Further information and guidance on cookies and how you can manage your browser settings can be found by accessing the following links:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
https://ico.org.uk/your-data-matters/online/cookies/
Data Collected by Cookies
The cookies and tracking technologies used on our website may collect the following data:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Device type and unique identifiers
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited on our website
- Time and date of visits
- Clickstream data
- Interaction with website elements
Please note that we do not collect any personally identifiable information through cookies unless you voluntarily provide it to us.
Cookie Management and Opt-Out
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to delete or block cookies, and you can also set preferences for how cookies should be handled. However, please be aware that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
To opt out of third-party tracking technologies, you can visit the following opt-out pages:
Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
HubSpot CRM: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy
Microsoft Clarity: https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-us/privacystatement
Mailchimp Analytics: https://mailchimp.com/legal/cookies/
WordPress Analytics: Check your website’s settings or consult the WordPress documentation.
Please note that opting out of third-party tracking technologies does not mean you will no longer receive online advertising. It simply means that the advertisements you see will not be tailored to your interests.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies and tracking technologies. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, and your data, please contact Quadmark by email, or write to us here:
Data Protection Officer
Quadmark Ltd, 300 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V 4PA
Last updated: May 19, 2023