Cookie Policy
Last updated: September, 30. 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on seoeliteawards.com and associated sub-domains (the “Site”), and how you can manage them. It forms part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Similar technologies—local storage, pixels and SDKs—are treated as “cookies” in this Policy.
2. Who Sets Cookies?
| Source | Role |
|---|---|
| First-party | Placed by us; required for core functionality and preferences. |
| Third-party | Placed by service providers (e.g., analytics, payments, CDNs). |
3. Cookies We Use and Why
| Category | Example cookies | Purpose | Expiry | Consent required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | sessionid, mf_session, csrftoken, __cf_bm | Login sessions, CSRF protection, load balancing and security. | Session / 24h | No |
| Preferences | mf_locale, theme, cookieConsent | Stores language, UI choices and consent state. | 12 months | Yes |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics 4); mp_* (Mixpanel) | Measure traffic and feature usage (aggregated, IP-anonymised where available). | 1 day – 24 months | Yes |
| Marketing | _fbp (Meta), _gcl_au (Google Ads) | Ad performance and relevance—set only after opt-in. | Up to 3 months | Yes |
| Payments | __stripe_sid, __stripe_mid | Secure card transactions and fraud prevention. | 30 min / 12 months | No (legitimate interest/contract) |
Note: Cookie names may change as we improve the Site; purposes remain consistent with this table.
4. How to Manage Cookies
- Banner controls: Accept all, reject non-essential, or customise per category.
- Browser settings: You can delete or block cookies—blocking strictly necessary cookies may break core features.
- Google Analytics opt-out: Use Google’s browser add-on.
- Do Not Track: We honour DNT by disabling marketing cookies when detected.
5. Legal Basis (GDPR / UK-GDPR)
- Strictly necessary & payments: Art. 6(1)(f) legitimate interest / Art. 6(1)(b) contract performance.
- Preferences, analytics, marketing: Art. 6(1)(a) consent (granular via banner).
California: We do not “sell” or “share” personal information under CCPA/CPRA; marketing cookies load only after opt-in.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy due to technology or legal changes. Material updates will be signposted in the banner or in-app notice and are effective when posted.
7. Contact
Questions? Email [email protected]
By continuing to browse after seeing the banner—while keeping non-essential categories enabled—you consent to our use of cookies as described above.