Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Provide personalized content and advertising

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

• Purpose: Website functionality and security
• Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
• Can be disabled: No - these are required for the site to work

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Provider: Google Analytics
• Duration: Up to 2 years
• Can be disabled: Yes - see section 4 below

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website usage, page views, and user behavior. This helps us improve our website and services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information.

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements and content.

• Purpose: Marketing and advertising
• Provider: HubSpot, Google Ads, LinkedIn
• Duration: Up to 1 year
• Can be disabled: Yes - see section 4 below

2.4 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences (e.g., language, region) to provide a more personalized experience.

• Purpose: Remember user preferences
• Duration: Up to 1 year
• Can be disabled: Yes

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

3.1 HubSpot

We use HubSpot for marketing automation, form submissions, and customer relationship management. HubSpot may set cookies to track your interactions with our website.

HubSpot Privacy Policy: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

3.2 Google Services

We use various Google services including Google Analytics and Google Ads. These services use cookies to provide analytics and advertising services.

Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

3.3 Social Media

If you interact with social media features on our website (e.g., share buttons), those platforms may set cookies.

4. How to Control Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-specific instructions:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions

Note: Blocking cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

4.2 Google Analytics Opt-Out

To opt-out of Google Analytics tracking, you can:

• Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Use browser settings to block Google Analytics cookies

4.3 Advertising Opt-Out

To opt-out of personalized advertising:

• Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn Ad Preferences
• Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we may show you a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies
• Using the opt-out tools mentioned above
• Contacting us at hello@marketick.co.uk

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that allows you to signal to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date
• Displaying a notice on our website

Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: