Last Updated: March 2026
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. This policy explains how designmeasolution.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies.
2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookie | Maintains your session as you navigate the site | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
| CSRF Token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Measures page views, traffic sources, and user journeys to help us improve the site | Up to 26 months |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Form Progress | Remembers your progress in the Niche Discovery Test if you navigate away | 7 days |
3. COOKIES WE DO NOT USE
We do not use:
- Advertising or retargeting cookies.
- Third-party social media tracking pixels.
- Cross-site tracking technologies.
4. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device.
- Delete all or specific cookies.
- Block cookies from specific or all websites.
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is placed.
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of this website from functioning correctly.
4.2 Opt-Out Links
For analytics cookies, you can opt out using the following tools:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
- General Opt-Out: Visit Your Online Choices (EU) or Digital Advertising Alliance (US).
5. LEGAL BASIS
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Do not require consent — they are essential for the site to function.
- Analytics and Functional Cookies: Placed on the basis of legitimate interest or consent, depending on your jurisdiction.
6. INTERNATIONAL COMPLIANCE
- EU/EEA: Compliant with the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC) and GDPR.
- California: Compliant with CCPA/CPRA. We do not "sell" information collected via cookies.
- Brazil: Compliant with LGPD cookie transparency requirements.
- Australia: Compliant with the Australian Privacy Principles regarding collection notices.
7. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
8. CONTACT
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Enquiry"
For more information about how we handle your personal data generally, please see our Privacy & Data Protection Policy.
