Cookie Policy
Tech Verifiers (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://techverifiers.com (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
- We set non-essential cookies in the UK only after you consent
- You can change your choice at any time via Cookie preferences (link in the footer)
- Essential cookies run to provide and protect the Site and do not require consent under UK law
- Analytics cookies help us understand user behavior
- We work with third parties for analytics, product embeds (e.g., videos/maps/calendly), and affiliate/advertising measurement. These are disabled until you allow the relevant category.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can be set by the website owner (“first-party”) or by third parties providing services on the website (“third-party”). Comparable technologies include local storage, pixels, SDKs, tags and tracking URLs. We refer to all of these as cookies in this policy.
- Cookies cannot harm your device and don't contain personal information unless you've specifically provided it.
Who is the controller?
For the Site, Tech Verifiers is the controller. Contact: info@techverifiers.com.
Cookie Categories
We use a Consent Management Platform (Osano) to display a banner and preference center and to honour your choices.
1. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
always on
Required to provide and protect the Site, e.g.: security and fraud prevention; network/load balancing; basic session/form submission.
Legal basis: PECR Reg. 6(4) (strictly necessary) and legitimate interests (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)).
- Security and authentication
- Form submission and session management
- Load balancing and performance
2. Personalisation / Functional Cookies
off until you consent
Remember your preferences and personalize your experience.
Embeds and tools that remember your choices or load external media/features (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, Google Maps, Calendly, chat widgets).
Legal basis: consent.
- Language and region preferences
- Theme and display settings
- Newsletter subscription status
3. Analytics Cookies
off until you consent
Help us understand Site performance and improve content (e.g., page views, navigation patterns, aggregated engagement).
Typical providers: Google Analytics 4; Microsoft Clarity; Hotjar.
Legal basis: consent (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)).
- Page views and popular content
- User journey and navigation patterns
- Performance metrics and error tracking
4. Advertising / Affiliate Cookies
off until you consent
Technologies used to attribute referrals, measure campaign performance and, where relevant, limit ad frequency. As an affiliate site, we may include tracking links/SDKs from networks such as Impact, CJ, Awin, ShareASale, Partnerize, Rakuten Advertising, and platforms such as Google Ads, Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn.
Legal basis: consent.
- Some affiliate tracking uses redirect-based links. We do not place non-essential cookies for UK users unless you consent to Advertising/Affiliate. Where a partner uses server-side tracking, we do not write non-essential data to your device without consent.
- Show relevant advertisements
- Measure ad campaign effectiveness
- Prevent showing the same ad repeatedly
Your Choices
- Give/withdraw consent: Use Cookie preferences at any time (link in the footer or via “Manage preferences” on the banner). Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
- Reject all: The banner provides Reject all with equal prominence to Accept all.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC) & Do Not Track (DNT): If your browser sends a GPC or DNT signal, we treat it as a refusal for non-essential cookies.
- Browser settings: You can also block or delete cookies in your browser. Blocking some cookies may impact functionality or personalisation features.
Third-party Providers We Commonly Use
Depending on the page you visit and the choices you make, the following third parties may set cookies or receive limited event data after consent:
- Analytics: Google Analytics 4; Microsoft Clarity; Hotjar.
- Personalisation/Functional: YouTube; Vimeo; Google Maps; Calendly; chat widgets.
- Advertising/Affiliate: Impact; CJ; Awin; ShareASale; Partnerize; Rakuten Advertising; Google Ads/DoubleClick; Meta (Facebook); TikTok; LinkedIn.
- A live, up-to-date list of vendors, cookies and storage durations appears in the Cookie preferences center (powered by Osano) and may change over time as we update our stack.
Cookie Durations
Cookie lifetime depends on the provider and purpose. Typical ranges:
- Essential: session or up to 12 months
- Analytics: session to 24 months
- Personalisation: session to 12 months
- Advertising/Affiliate: session to 24 months
See the Cookie preferences center for the current list and exact durations.
International Transfers
Some providers are based outside the UK/EEA. Where applicable, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., UK International Data Transfer Addendum to the EU SCCs, or other approved mechanisms). Provider-specific details appear in the Cookie preferences center and in our Privacy Policy.
Children
Our Site is not directed at children. If you believe a child has provided personal data via cookies or embeds, contact privacy@techverifiers.com.
Your Rights & Complaints
For information about your rights under the UK GDPR (access, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and the right to withdraw consent) and how we process personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
If you have concerns, you can contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ or your local supervisory authority.
Common Examples
Category | Example cookie / technology | Provider | Purpose | Typical duration |
Essential | cf_clearance, __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Security/bot mitigation | 30 min–1 day |
Essential | wp_*, wordpress_* | WordPress | Core session/form functionality | Session |
Analytics | _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Usage analytics (aggregated) | up to 24 months |
Analytics | CLID / SM | Microsoft Clarity | Session replay/heatmaps (aggregated) | up to 12 months |
Personalisation | YouTube embed | Google/YouTube | Play video content on our pages | Session–6 months |
Personalisation | Maps cookies | Render map/geoservices | up to 12 months | |
Advertising / Affiliate | tracking link/pixel ID | Impact / CJ / Awin / ShareASale / Partnerize / Rakuten | Affiliate referral attribution | Session–24 months |
Advertising | IDE / test_cookie | Google Ads/DoubleClick | Ad measurement/anti-fraud | up to 13 months |
Managing Your Preferences
Browser Settings
Third-Party Opt-Outs
- Disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality and personalization features.
Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, our services, or legal requirements. The “Last updated” date above shows when changes took effect.
Contact
Questions about our cookie practices? Contact us at info@techverifiers.com or through our support form.
Recent Updates
Aug 15
Aug 1
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