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Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Ciara Smith Consulting uses cookies and similar technologies on ciarasmithconsulting.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owner. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and tracking pixels.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies to run the website, understand how visitors use it, and — where you consent — to measure and improve our marketing. When you first visit, our cookie banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. Non-essential cookies are only set after you accept.
3. Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary
Required for the site to function and to remember your cookie choice. These cannot be switched off.
Analytics & performance
Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it (Google Analytics 4, Microsoft Clarity, HubSpot).
Marketing
Used to measure and personalise advertising, only if enabled (Google Ads, Meta Pixel).
4. Cookies used on this site
| Cookie / technology | Provider | Purpose | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| cs_cookie_consent | This site | Remembers your cookie choice | Necessary |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Usage analytics | Analytics |
| Container / dataLayer | Google Tag Manager | Manages other tags | Necessary/Analytics |
| hubspotutk, __hs* | HubSpot | Visitor identification & CRM | Analytics |
| _clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Heatmaps & session insights | Analytics |
| Scheduling cookies | Calendly / Cal.com | Enables call booking | Necessary |
| _fbp (if enabled) | Meta | Advertising / retargeting | Marketing |
| Conversion tags (if enabled) | Google Ads | Advertising measurement | Marketing |
Exact cookies may vary as we update our tools. Categories above reflect their typical use.
5. Managing your preferences
You can change or withdraw consent at any time by clearing this site's cookies and reloading the page to bring back the cookie banner. You can also control cookies through your browser settings — most browsers let you block or delete cookies, though some site features may not work as a result.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email ciara@ciarasmithconsulting.com.
This policy is provided as a general template and should be reviewed by a qualified professional to ensure it fits your specific circumstances and obligations.