Last Updated: January 28, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Phoenician Marketing LLC uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (phoenicianmarketing.com).

WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content.

Types of cookies:

- Session cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
- First-party cookies: Set by our website
- Third-party cookies: Set by external services (Google, Meta, etc.)

WHY WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze how visitors use our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Deliver personalized advertising
- Track marketing campaign effectiveness
- Prevent fraud and enhance security

COOKIES WE USE

1. ESSENTIAL COOKIES
(Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

2. ANALYTICS COOKIES

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics:
- Tracks page views, bounce rate, time on site
- Identifies traffic sources and user demographics
- Measures website performance
- Duration: 2 years

Cookies used:
- _ga (2 years) - Distinguishes users
- _gid (24 hours) - Distinguishes users
- _gat (1 minute) - Throttles request rate

Google Search Console:
- Monitors search performance
- Tracks keyword rankings
- Identifies crawl errors

3. ADVERTISING COOKIES

These cookies enable personalized advertising and retargeting.

Google Ads:
- Tracks ad clicks and conversions
- Delivers personalized ads across Google properties
- Measures ad campaign effectiveness
- Duration: Up to 2 years

Cookies used:
- IDE - Used by Google DoubleClick for retargeting
- test_cookie - Checks if browser accepts cookies
- 1P_JAR - Collects website statistics and tracks conversion rates

Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram):
- Tracks website visitors for retargeting
- Measures ad performance on Meta platforms
- Creates custom audiences for advertising
- Duration: Up to 2 years

Cookies used:
- _fbp - Identifies browsers for advertising purposes
- fr - Enables ad delivery or retargeting

LinkedIn Insight Tag:
- Tracks conversions from LinkedIn ads
- Enables retargeting on LinkedIn
- Provides demographic insights
- Duration: Up to 2 years

4. PREFERENCE COOKIES

These cookies remember your choices and preferences.

5. SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES

When you interact with social media buttons or widgets:

LinkedIn:
- Enables sharing content on LinkedIn
- Tracks engagement with LinkedIn posts
- Duration: Varies

Facebook/Instagram:
- Enables sharing to Facebook or Instagram
- Tracks social engagement
- Duration: Varies

Twitter/X:
- Enables sharing tweets
- Tracks social engagementDuration: Varies

THIRD-PARTY SERVICES AND COOKIES
We use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Services:
- Google Analytics (analytics)
- Google Ads (advertising)
- Google Tag Manager (tag management)
- Google Fonts (typography)

Meta Services:
- Facebook Pixel (advertising)
- Instagram integration (social media)

Other Services:
- LinkedIn Insight Tag (advertising and analytics)
- HubSpot (CRM and tracking)
- Calendly (appointment scheduling)
- Loom (video embeds)

Privacy policies for third-party services:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
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Meta: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
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HubSpot: https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy

HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES

Browser Settings:
Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies when you close your browser

Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Tools:

Google Analytics Opt-Out:
Install browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Personalized Advertising Opt-Out:
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
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Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
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European Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/

Platform-Specific Opt-Outs:
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
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Facebook Ad Preferences: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences/
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LinkedIn Ad Settings: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/advertising

Global Privacy Control (GPC): We honor Global Privacy Control signals for users in California and other applicable jurisdictions.

Enable GPC in supported browsers:
- Privacy Badger extension
- DuckDuckGo browser
- Brave browser
- Firefox (via settings)

DO NOT TRACK (DNT)

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as there is no industry-standard interpretation of DNT.

However, you can:
- Use the opt-out tools above
- Block cookies in browser settings
- Use privacy-focused browsers (Brave, Firefox Focus, DuckDuckGo)

MOBILE APPS AND TRACKING

If you access our website through a mobile app or device:
- Mobile advertising IDs may be collected
- Device information (OS, model) may be collected
- Location data may be collected (with permission)

To limit mobile tracking:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Ask App Not to Track
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization

CONSENT AND PREFERENCES

EU/UK Visitors:
Under GDPR, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie banner or by emailing info@phoenicianmarketing.com.

California Visitors:

Under CCPA, our use of advertising cookies may be considered "sharing" personal information.

You can opt out via:
- Cookie banner settings
- "Do Not Sell or Share" link in our Privacy Policy
- Global Privacy Control signal

All Other Visitors:

You can manage cookies through browser settings and opt-out tools listed above.

IMPACT OF DISABLING COOKIES

Disabling cookies may affect:
- Website functionality and navigation
- Saved preferences and settings
- Login functionality
- Shopping cart features
- Analytics accuracy

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're required for basic website operation.

UPDATES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in cookie usage
- New third-party servicesLegal or regulatory requirements
- Technology updates
- Check the "Last Updated" date at the top for the most recent version.

CONTACT US

Questions about cookies or tracking?

Phoenician Marketing LLC
1600 E 8th Ave A200
Tampa, FL 33605
United States

Phone: (813) 285-1716
Email: info@phoenicianmarketing.com
Website: www.phoenicianmarketing.com