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Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how ScottMakers Group ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites and services, including:
- ScottMakers Group (scottmakers.com) - Product leadership and enterprise transformation services
- AIScaffolds (aiscaffolds.com) - AI consultant platform and professional scaffolds
- Dots+Lines (dotspluslines.com) - Creative services and digital solutions
- ScottMakers (scottmakers.com) - Portfolio and professional services
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our websites. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our services.
Similar technologies we use include:
- Web beacons: Small graphic images that track usage
- Local storage: Browser-based data storage
- Session storage: Temporary data storage for your session
- Pixels: Tracking pixels for analytics and marketing
2. Types of Cookies We Use
🍪 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our websites to function properly and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| session_token |
User authentication and session management |
Session |
| csrf_token |
Security protection against cross-site request forgery |
Session |
| _basket |
Shopping cart persistence |
30 days |
📊 Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our websites so we can improve the user experience.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - User identification |
2 years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - Session identification |
24 hours |
| _umami |
Umami Analytics - Privacy-focused analytics |
1 year |
⚙️ Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance functionality and remember your preferences.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| theme_preference |
Remember user's theme choice (light/dark) |
1 year |
| language_preference |
Remember user's language selection |
1 year |
| notification_settings |
Remember notification preferences |
1 year |
📢 Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _fbp |
Facebook Pixel - Track conversions and audience building |
3 months |
| _ttclid |
TikTok Pixel - Campaign attribution |
1 year |
| marketing_consent |
User consent for marketing communications |
2 years |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from third-party providers that may set their own cookies:
3.1 Payment Processing
- BTCPay Server: Processes cryptocurrency payments and may set cookies for payment processing
- Stripe: Credit card processing (if implemented) with security and fraud prevention cookies
3.2 Analytics and Performance
- Google Analytics: Website usage analysis and performance monitoring
- Umami Analytics: Privacy-focused analytics with no personal data collection
- Sentry: Error tracking and performance monitoring
3.3 Content Delivery
- Cloudflare: Content delivery network and security services
- Google Fonts: Web font delivery and caching
4. Cookie Management
4.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our websites, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept All: Enable all cookie categories
- Manage Preferences: Choose which cookie categories to enable
- Reject All: Only essential cookies will be used
4.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Firefox
- Click the menu button → Settings
- Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Safari
- Safari → Preferences → Privacy
- Manage Website Data or Cookies and website data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
4.3 Mobile Devices
Cookie management on mobile devices varies by browser and operating system. Please refer to your device's settings or the browser's help documentation.
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Website may not function properly
- Analytics Cookies: We cannot improve the website based on usage data
- Functional Cookies: Preferences won't be remembered
- Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
6. Data Collection and Privacy
Cookies may collect certain information about your browsing behavior. For detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
6.1 Data We Don't Collect
- We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without consent
- We do not track users across different websites without explicit permission
- We do not sell cookie data to third parties
6.2 Data Retention
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies expire according to their specified duration
- You can clear cookies at any time through browser settings
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will post the updated policy on our websites
- We will update the "Last Updated" date
- We may notify users of significant changes
- Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We honor Do Not Track signals and will not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.
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