Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience
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What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Below is a detailed breakdown of each category:
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information but are essential for:
- Authentication Cookies: Used to keep you logged in and secure your session
- sb-icfpoldxnonllaiokzfe-auth-token (1 week expiry)
- sb-*-access-token (session-based)
- sb-*-refresh-token (used for secure re-authentication)
- Security Cookies: Help protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure connections
- Preference Cookies: Remember your consent choices and website preferences
- cookie-consent-preferences (stores your cookie consent choices for 365 days)
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services. You can opt-out of these cookies at any time:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, popular pages, and user behavior patterns
- _ga (2 years) - Distinguishes unique users
- _ga_* (2 years) - Maintains session state
- _gid (24 hours) - Distinguishes users
- _gat_* (1 minute) - Throttles request rate
- Performance Analytics: Helps us identify and resolve technical issues
Note: We use Google Analytics with Consent Mode, which means analytics data is only collected if you consent to analytics cookies. Even without consent, we receive anonymized, aggregated data to help improve our services.
Functional Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enhance your experience with additional features but are not essential for basic website functionality:
- Wizard State Storage: Saves your progress when creating videos to prevent data loss
- {wizard}-wizard-state (24 hours) - Auto-saves your work every second
- {wizard}-wizard-state-redirect (24 hours) - Preserves your work during login/purchase flows
- User Preferences: Remembers your settings and customizations
Marketing Cookies (Currently Not Used)
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. However, we may implement tracking technologies in the future to improve our advertising and understand user behavior. If this changes, we will:
- Update this policy before implementation
- Request your explicit consent before setting any marketing cookies
- Provide clear information about what data is collected and how it's used
Potential Future Marketing Cookies: If we implement marketing tracking, it may include:
- Facebook Pixel:
- _fbp - Tracks conversions and website activity
- _fbc - Facebook Click ID for attribution tracking
- fr - Used for targeted advertising
- TikTok Pixel: For understanding ad performance and user behavior
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may also set cookies from third-party services we use. These are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies:
- Stripe: Payment processing cookies for secure transactions
- Essential for processing payments securely
- Cannot be disabled when making purchases
- Google Services: Authentication and analytics cookies
- OAuth cookies for Google Sign-In
- Analytics tracking (if consented)
- YouTube: Cookies from embedded video content
- VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE - Estimates bandwidth
- YSC - Tracks views of embedded videos
- Facebook: Authentication cookies for Facebook Login
- OAuth cookies for secure authentication
- Session management cookies
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over your cookie preferences. Here's how you can manage them:
Through Our Website
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject optional cookies (keeping only essential cookies)
- Customize your preferences by category
- Profile Settings: Logged-in users can manage cookie preferences from their profile dropdown menu at any time
- Consent Withdrawal: You can change your cookie preferences at any time - your new choices will take effect immediately
Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
- Delete existing cookies
- Allow cookies from specific websites only
- Receive a warning before any cookie is stored
Browser Cookie Settings:
Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods based on their purpose:
Cookie Type | Retention Period |
---|---|
Session Cookies | Deleted when you close your browser |
Authentication Cookies | 1 week of inactivity |
Analytics Cookies | Up to 2 years |
Consent Preferences | 365 days |
Wizard State | 24 hours |
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
- For significant changes, we may notify you via email or through a prominent notice on our website
- Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Sing Me Happy Birthday Ltd
Email: admin@singmehappybirthday.com
Address: 35 Hill Street Court, Hill Street, Trowbridge, England, BA14 8LB
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
This Cookie Policy is effective as of 03/07/2025. Last updated: 03/07/2025.