Cookie Policy
Effective date: October 2025. Website: digitalrecon.us
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how digitalrecon.us (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. We use cookies primarily to ensure the website works properly and analyze how visitors interact with our content. This Policy applies to the website digitalrecon.us and is intended for users located in the United States. We may update this Policy periodically, especially when new features or integrations are introduced.
This Policy applies to the website digitalrecon.us and is intended for users located in the United States. We may update this Policy periodically, especially when new features or integrations are introduced.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) by a website you visit. They help remember your preferences, improve website functionality, and provide aggregated analytics information.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
– Remember your cookie preferences and consent choices;
– Determine your location or language to display the appropriate version of the website;
– Analyze website usage through such tools as Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity;
– Support limited embedded third-party content (e.g. YouTube videos).
We do not use cookies for advertising, profiling, or cross-site tracking.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
(a) Necessary cookies
Essential for basic operation (page navigation, security, network management).
They do not collect personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled.
(b) Analytics cookies
Used to measure website traffic and performance so that we can improve user experience. We rely on:
– Google Analytics 4 (GA4) – first-party cookies (_ga, ga*) that distinguish users and sessions and are stored for up to 2 years. GA4 does not retain IP -addresses;
– Google Tag Manager (GTM) – manages tags and triggers analytics scripts. It does not create cookies itself;
– Microsoft Clarity – provides anonymized session insights (heatmaps, scroll depth). Cookies like _clck, _clsk, and CLID persist up to 1 year. Clarity masks any personal data in recordings.
All analytics data are aggregated and anonymized.
5. Embedded and Third-Party Content
Some pages of our website may include content or functionality provided by third-party services.
These third parties may set cookies when you interact with their content.
YouTube videos
When you view or play an embedded video, YouTube (Google LLC) may place its own cookies to:
– Enable playback and remember user settings;
– Measure engagement and prevent abuse;
– Personalize video recommendations or ads on YouTube.
Typical cookies: YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, CONSENT, APISID, SID, HSID.
These cookies are controlled by YouTube and governed by Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s Terms of Service.
If you do not play or view embedded videos, YouTube cookies are generally not set.
Social media links
Our website contains buttons linking to external platforms (LinkedIn and X/Twitter).
These buttons function as simple hyperlinks and do not set cookies until you click on them.
However, once you follow the link, that external website may place its own cookies under its respective privacy policy:
– LinkedIn Privacy Policy
– X (Twitter) Privacy Policy
6. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies anytime through your browser settings.
Most browsers let you:
– Block or remove existing cookies;
– Review what cookies are stored;
– Opt out of Google Analytics via the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
Disabling cookies may affect some website features.
We also respect privacy signals sent by your browser, such as Global Privacy Control (GPC).
You can learn more about this feature and how to enable it at Global Privacy Control.
7. Third-Party Providers
The following third parties may place or access cookies through our website:
– Google LLC – provider of Google Analytics 4 and YouTube services.
For more information about how Google processes data, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy and Google’s Terms of Service.
– Microsoft Corporation – provider of Microsoft Clarity analytics tool.
For more information about Microsoft’s privacy practices, please visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
We use Google Tag Manager to deploy analytics scripts and manage website tags. However, GTM itself does not set cookies or process data for its own purposes and is therefore not treated as a separate third-party provider.
Their processing of data is governed by their own privacy policies.
We do not control how these third parties use information once it is collected through their services.
8. “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” (CPRA Statement)
We do not sell or share personal information as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Analytics data collected through GA4 and Clarity are used solely to evaluate website performance and are not used for targeted advertising.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect new technologies, embedded services, or regulatory changes.
The most recent version will always appear on this page with the updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@digitalrecon.us
Subject: “Cookie Policy Inquiry”
We will review and respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible. If your question relates to privacy or data protection more broadly, we may ask for additional details to ensure we address your concern accurately and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.