Stevenson McHale Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 14, 2025This Cookie Policy explains how Stevenson McHale Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. You can change or withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings in the footer.What are cookies?Cookies are small files stored on your device. We also use similar technologies like localStorage and pixels. Some are set by us (first-party); others by third parties (e.g., analytics and ad platforms).How we use cookiesWe use:Strictly necessary cookies (to make the site work) — no consent required.Analytics cookies (to understand site usage) — consent required.Advertising cookies (to measure and improve ads) — consent required.Non-essential cookies only run after you give consent.Cookies we use (examples)Cookie names and lifetimes can change; we review this list periodically. Remove any you don’t use.Strictly necessary (no consent)smcookieconsent — Stevenson McHale — stores your cookie consent choice — first-party — expires in ~6 months.smcookieprefs — Stevenson McHale — saves your detailed preferences (may use localStorage) — first-party — expires in ~6 months.Analytics (consent)_ga — Google Analytics 4 — distinguishes users for analytics — third-party — expires in 2 years.ga[property-id] — Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state — third-party — expires in 2 years._gid — Google Analytics 4 — short-term user distinction — third-party — expires in 24 hours.Advertising (consent)_fbp — Meta (Facebook) — helps deliver and measure advertising (incl. retargeting) — third-party — expires in ~3 months._ttp — TikTok — measures and improves TikTok ad performance — third-party — expires in up to 13 months.(If you don’t use GA4, Meta Pixel, or TikTok, delete those bullets. If you use others—e.g., Google Ads, LinkedIn—add them in the same format.)Managing cookiesCookie Settings: Use the footer link to accept/reject non-essential cookies or change your choices at any time.Browser controls: You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings (site features may be affected).Do Not Track: We don’t currently respond to DNT signals.Third-party cookies & international transfersThird-party providers (e.g., Google, Meta, TikTok) may set cookies when their features load. They have their own privacy/cookie policies. Where data is transferred outside the UK, we rely on approved safeguards (e.g., UK IDTA or EU SCCs with UK Addendum).Changes to this policyWe may update this policy from time to time. We’ll post changes here with a new “Last updated” date.ContactStevenson McHale Ltd
Registered in Scotland: SC846076
Email: [[email protected]]