Cookie Policy for SteadySound
Effective Date: 15 August 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, improve user experience, and provide information to the site owner.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Measure and improve site performance
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Deliver relevant marketing content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for the site to operate.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you logged into WordPress (admin only) | Session | First party |
wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-* | Stores WordPress admin preferences | 1 year | First party |
Analytics & Performance Cookies – Help us improve our site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics – tracks site usage | 2 years | Third party |
_gid | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 24 hours | Third party |
_gat | Google Analytics – limits request rate | 1 minute | Third party |
_hjSession_* | Hotjar – session tracking for heatmaps | Session | Third party |
_uet* | Microsoft Ads – tracks conversions | 13 months | Third party |
FPAU, FPGCLAW, FPGCLGS | Google Ads/Analytics linking | 90 days | Third party |
Marketing Cookies – Deliver relevant ads.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
adroll_fpc | AdRoll retargeting | 13 months | Third party |
fbp | Facebook pixel tracking | 90 days | Third party |
gcl_* | Google Ads conversion tracking | 90 days | Third party |
Third-Party Service Cookies – Support additional features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
lp_custom | MailerLite – form and campaign tracking | Varies | Third party |
intercom-device-*, intercom-session-* | Intercom chat support | Varies | Third party |
mp_TOKEN* | Mixpanel analytics | Varies | Third party |
partnero_session | Partnero referral tracking | Session | Third party |
4. Managing Cookies
On your first visit, you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner. You can also adjust your browser settings to delete or block cookies.
3. Security Statement
Security Statement for SteadySound
We are committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your personal data.
Our security measures include:
- Secure HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
- Access controls limiting data access to authorised personnel only
- Regular software updates and security patches
- GDPR-compliant third-party services for data processing
We regularly review our practices to protect against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information.