Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 12, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Cardinal Dev Solutions (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://cardinaldev.solutions in compliance with EU law (GDPR/ePrivacy).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help the site function, improve performance, analyze usage, and personalize content or ads.
2. Types of cookies we use
Necessary (Always Active)
Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as secure navigation and saving your consent preferences. They do not store personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | Purpose | Script URL pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | cardinaldev.solutions | session | Determines if the browser can display emojis properly (WordPress). | Not available |
| cookieyes-consent | cardinaldev.solutions | 1 year | Remembers cookie consent preferences (CookieYes). | cookieyes.com |
| PHPSESSID | .cardinaldev.solutions | 3 months | Saves a unique session ID to manage user sessions (PHP). | Not available |
Analytics (Require consent)
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, traffic sources, bounce rate).
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | Purpose | Script URL pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga_* | .cardinaldev.solutions | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Stores and counts page views (Google Analytics 4). | google-analytics.com | googletagmanager.com/gtag/js |
| _ga | .cardinaldev.solutions | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Calculates visitor, session and campaign data (Google Analytics 4). | google-analytics.com | googletagmanager.com/gtag/js |
| CLID | www.clarity.ms | 1 year | Stores info about how visitors interact with the site (Microsoft Clarity). | clarity.ms |
| _clck | .cardinaldev.solutions | 1 year | Retains Clarity User ID and settings for return visits. | clarity.ms |
| _clsk | .cardinaldev.solutions | 1 day | Combines pageviews into a single session recording (Clarity). | clarity.ms |
| SM | .c.clarity.ms | session | Synchronizes the Microsoft user ID (MUID) across Microsoft domains. | clarity.ms |
| MR | .c.bing.com | 7 days | Collects user info for analytics (Bing/Microsoft). | bing.com |
Performance (Require consent)
Performance cookies help measure key performance indicators to improve user experience.
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | Purpose | Script URL pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRM_B | .c.bing.com | 1 year 24 days | Used by Microsoft Advertising as a unique ID for visitors. | bing.com |
Advertisement (Require consent)
Advertisement cookies personalize ads based on your activity and help measure campaign effectiveness.
| Cookie Id | Domain | Duration | Purpose | Script URL pattern |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | .cardinaldev.solutions | 3 months | Stores and tracks interactions for Facebook Ads. | facebook.net |
| MUID | .clarity.ms | 1 year 24 days | Recognizes unique browsers for Microsoft Ads, analytics and other operations. | bing.com |
| ANONCHK | .c.clarity.ms | 10 minutes | Stores session ID and verifies ad clicks on Bing; supports reporting and personalization. | bing.com |
3. Managing cookies
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie banner (CookieYes) or through your browser settings. Blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on the site.
4. Third-party providers & data transfers
Some cookies are set by third parties (Google, Meta/Facebook, Microsoft/Clarity/Bing). These providers may process data outside the EEA. Where applicable, data transfers rely on GDPR safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
5. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.
6. Contact
Questions? Contact us at admin@cardinaldev.solutions.