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Cookie Policy

Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies when you use our service.

1. Introduction

This cookie policy explains how we use cookies and other similar technologies when you use our service, what tracking technologies are and why we use them. It also explains how you can control their use.

If you have any questions you can contact us at info@cbidigitalmedia.com

2. Cookies

A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your device when you visit our website. We use first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes including remembering your preferences and for marketing.

Session cookies expire each time you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a period of time.

3. Similar Technologies

  • Web Beacons: Small transparent images used to track usage and email interactions.
  • SDKs: Help us understand how you interact with our mobile apps.
  • Flash Cookies: Used by Adobe Flash for enhanced features like video tracking.
  • HTML5 Local Storage: Stores information locally within the browser’s data files.
  • Fingerprinting: Combines multiple data points to uniquely identify a device.
  • Device Identifiers: Includes Apple’s IDFA and Google’s AAID for marketing use.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies using the following methods:

  • Consent Management Tool: Click the icon in the lower right corner to set preferences.
  • Browser Settings: Each browser allows you to refuse or delete cookies.
  • Control: Visit aboutcookies.org for detailed instructions.
  • Google Analytics: Opt out using this tool.

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect the usability of many websites.

5. Cookies List

Strictly Necessary Cookies

  • suid – Third-party (simpli.fi): stores session ID – 1 year
  • li_gc – Third-party (linkedin.com): guest consent – 6 months
  • __cf_bm – Third-party (onesignal.com): human vs bot – 30 min
  • _csrf – First-party: CSRF protection – session
  • akamai_dsa – First-party: content caching – 1 month

Analytical/Performance Cookies

  • _ga – Google Analytics: user tracking – 1 year 1 month
  • AMP_TOKEN – Google Analytics: Client ID handling – 1 hour
  • _gid – Google Analytics: pageviews – 1 day
  • _io – IO Tech: session stats – 1 year

Functionality Cookies

  • audit – Third-party (rubiconproject.com): cookie consent – 1 year
  • PugT – Third-party (pubmatic.com): updates tracking
  • mf_user_id – First-party (Sendios): Sendios session – 1 year

Targeting Cookies

  • _gcl_au – Google AdSense: ad performance – 3 months
  • IDE – doubleclick.net: tracks prior ads seen
  • ad-id, ad-privacy – amazon-adsystem.com: advertising
  • A3 – yahoo.com: targeted ads
  • khaos – rubiconproject.com: internal user ID
  • KADUSERCOOKIE, KRTBCOOKIE, SyncRTB – pubmatic.com: device tracking

6. Changes to This Policy

We may change this policy from time to time. When we do, we will inform you by updating the “Last updated” date below.

If you have questions or concerns, contact us:

info@cbidigitalmedia.com
Effective as of: 27 June 2025