Cookies Policy
Last updated October 7, 2025
SMB Cannabis Consultants (SMBCC) uses cookies and similar technologies on smbcannabisconsultants.com to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and support marketing with user consent. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences. Some are essential for the site to work, while others help us understand site use or improve services.
Types of cookies we use
1. Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for core site functions like navigation, security, and access to secure areas. They cannot be disabled in our systems.
- Session cookies to keep you logged in between pages
- Security cookies to detect spam and misuse
- Cookies for consent preferences
2. Functional cookies
These remember your settings and improve usability.
- Language and region preferences
- Form field memory for convenience
- Cookie that remembers if you’ve dismissed notifications or pop-ups
3. Performance and analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve content and structure.
- Google Analytics or equivalent tools, collecting anonymized traffic data
- Metrics such as pages visited, time on page, and referral sources
- We do not use analytics to identify you personally
4. Marketing and advertising cookies
Used with consent to promote our services and measure ad performance.
- Google Ads, Meta (Facebook/Instagram), or LinkedIn tracking pixels
- Newsletter signup and email campaign tracking (opens and clicks)
- “Spin the wheel” or promotional widgets that remember participation or eligibility
We do not sell your data or use cookies for cross-site behavioral advertising without consent.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies come from trusted third parties that provide hosting, analytics, or marketing services. They may set their own cookies under their privacy policies. Examples include:
- Google (Analytics, Ads)
- Meta (Facebook, Instagram)
- Mailchimp or ConvertKit (email marketing)
- Cloudflare or hosting providers (security and performance)
Cookie consent and control
- When you first visit our site, a banner explains our use of cookies and gives you options to accept, reject, or customize settings
- You can change or withdraw consent anytime using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer
- Essential cookies remain active because they are required for basic site function
How to manage cookies
- Adjust your browser to block or delete cookies
- Use “Do Not Track” or privacy extensions to limit data collection
- Opt out of analytics using tools like Google Analytics Opt-out
- Clear cookies regularly for privacy or to reset preferences
Retention period
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last from 1 day to 12 months depending on purpose. Analytics and marketing cookies typically expire within 90 days unless you revisit the site.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy as laws or technologies change. The updated version will be posted here with a new date.
Contact us
Questions about this policy or our use of cookies can be sent to privacy@smbcannabisconsultants.com.
