COOKIE POLICY
San Diego Marketing Pros
Last Updated: June 9, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how San Diego Marketing Pros (“SDMP,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on sdmarketingpros.com (the “Site”). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional context on how we collect and use personal information.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit. Cookies are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies include web beacons (also called tracking pixels or clear GIFs), which are tiny invisible images embedded in web pages or emails that allow a server to record when and how a page or email is viewed.
2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies and similar technologies on the Site for the following purposes:
A. Site Functionality
These cookies are necessary for the Site to operate correctly. Without them, certain features of the Site (such as forms) may not work. These cookies do not track you for advertising purposes and cannot be disabled.
Examples:
– Session cookies that keep you logged in during a visit
– Security cookies that support reCAPTCHA spam prevention (provided by Google)
– Form functionality cookies (provided by WPForms)
B. Analytics and Performance
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Site, which pages are visited most frequently, and where users drop off. This data is used in aggregate to improve the Site’s performance and content. We use anonymized or pseudonymized data where possible.
Examples:
– Google Analytics 4: Tracks sessions, page views, device types, traffic sources, and user behavior. Google may also use this data for its own purposes in accordance with its privacy policy. Learn more at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
– Google Search Console: Tracks search query performance and indexing data.
– Server-side tracking via STAPE: Processes conversion events server-side for improved accuracy.
– Pixel Your Site: Manages pixel firing and conversion tracking.
C. Advertising and Retargeting
These cookies allow us (and third-party advertising platforms) to show you relevant advertisements after you leave our Site. They work by recognizing your device across websites and building a profile of your interests based on your browsing behavior.
Examples:
– Google Ads Tag: Tracks conversions from Google Ads and enables remarketing audiences.
– Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram): Tracks visits and conversions, and enables retargeting campaigns on Meta platforms. Meta may combine this data with other information they hold about you. Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
– WhatConverts: Tracks which marketing source (ads, organic search, referral) drove a lead or call.
– CallRail or equivalent: Tracks call events and attributes them to specific marketing channels.
D. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make on the Site to provide a more personalized experience. They are not strictly necessary but improve usability.
3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies on the Site are placed by third parties. We do not control how those third parties use the data collected by their cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of the relevant third-party providers:
– Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
– Meta (Facebook/Instagram): https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
– WhatConverts: https://www.whatconverts.com/privacy-policy
– CallRail: https://www.callrail.com/privacy
– STAPE: https://stape.io/privacy-policy
This list reflects our current integrations and may be updated as we add or remove tools.
4. COOKIE DURATION
Cookies may be either “session cookies” or “persistent cookies.”
– Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
– Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually.
The specific duration of cookies placed by third-party tools is governed by those providers. Analytics and advertising cookies from Google and Meta typically persist for 30 days to 2 years depending on their configuration.
5. HOW TO MANAGE OR OPT OUT OF COOKIES
You have several options for controlling cookies:
A. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, block, or delete cookies through their settings menu. The process varies by browser:
– Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
– Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
– Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
– Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies
Note: Disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of some features on the Site, including contact forms.
B. Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can prevent Google Analytics from tracking your activity by installing the browser add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
C. Google Ads Personalization
Manage your Google ad settings at: https://adssettings.google.com
D. Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Ad Preferences
Manage your Meta ad settings at: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
E. Industry Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from many participating companies through:
– Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
– Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info
F. California Residents
California residents may also exercise their rights under the CCPA/CPRA as described in our Privacy Policy. Use of advertising pixels that constitute “sharing” of personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising can be opted out of through the methods above or by contacting us directly.
6. DO NOT TRACK
Some browsers transmit a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal to websites. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our Site does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals from browsers. We will update this policy if and when an industry standard is established.
7. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or applicable legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. CONTACT US
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:
San Diego Marketing Pros
Patrick Kilcoyne
Chula Vista, CA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (619) 736-9072
Website: sdmarketingpros.com
