This Cookie Policy explains how SMP Consulting LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on 3boxsystem.com ("Site"). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, and local storage.
We use cookies for three purposes: necessary site functionality, analytics, and advertising. We do not sell your personal data to third parties. However, some of the third-party services we use may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies, as described below.
These cookies and services are required for the Site to function properly and securely. They enable basic features such as remembering your cookie consent preferences and protecting forms against automated spam. These cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3box_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Our contact form uses hCaptcha to protect against automated spam submissions. hCaptcha is a security service that verifies you are a human before allowing a form submission. Because it is required for the form to function securely, it is classified as a necessary service and cannot be disabled.
Data collected: IP address, browser type and settings, device type, interaction patterns with the captcha widget, and cookies set by hCaptcha for session identification and bot detection.
Data processing: hCaptcha processes this data on its servers to determine whether the interaction is from a human or a bot. hCaptcha states that it does not sell personal data and that data collected is used solely for the purpose of providing its anti-bot service.
Privacy policy: hcaptcha.com/privacy
Terms: hcaptcha.com/terms
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting and reporting information. These cookies are only set if you consent to them.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Site, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and how visitors arrived at the Site.
Data collected: IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, session duration, referral source, approximate geographic location.
Data processing: Google processes this data on its servers, which may be located in the United States or other countries. Google may also use this data to contextualize and personalize ads on its own advertising network if the visitor has a Google account with ad personalization enabled.
Retention: 14 months (default setting).
Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Microsoft Clarity captures how visitors use the Site through session recordings and heatmaps. It helps us understand user behavior and improve the user experience.
Data collected: Mouse movements, clicks, scroll behavior, pages visited, device and browser information, IP address (used for geographic approximation, then discarded), session recordings of on-site behavior.
Data processing: Microsoft processes this data on its servers. Microsoft states that Clarity does not identify individual users and that session recordings do not capture text entered into form fields by default.
Data sharing: Microsoft may use data collected through Clarity to improve its own products and services.
Retention: 30 days for session recordings.
Privacy policy: privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement
More information: learn.microsoft.com/clarity/faq
Advertising cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies are only set if you consent to them. We do not sell your personal data. However, these third-party advertising platforms collect data through their cookies and pixels according to their own privacy policies.
The Meta Pixel tracks visitor actions on our Site after they interact with our advertisements on Facebook or Instagram. It helps us measure the effectiveness of our ads and deliver more relevant advertising.
Data collected: Pages visited, actions taken (such as form submissions or button clicks), browser and device information, IP address, and Meta cookie data that may link your visit to your Facebook or Instagram account.
Data sharing: Meta uses this data to provide advertising services and may use it to improve its advertising products. Meta may combine data from our Site with information from your Facebook or Instagram account to deliver targeted advertising across Meta platforms.
Your controls: Manage your ad preferences at facebook.com/adpreferences
Privacy policy: facebook.com/privacy/policy
Google Ads conversion tracking measures the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Google Search, YouTube, and the Google Display Network.
Data collected: Pages visited, conversion events, browser and device information, IP address, and Google cookie data that may link your visit to your Google account.
Data sharing: Google uses this data to provide advertising analytics, optimize ad delivery, and build remarketing audiences. Google may combine this data with information from your Google account if you are signed in.
Your controls: Manage your ad settings at adssettings.google.com
Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
The X Pixel tracks conversions and visitor activity on our Site from advertisements on the X platform.
Data collected: Pages visited, conversion events, browser and device information, IP address, and X cookie data that may link your visit to your X account.
Data sharing: X uses this data to measure ad effectiveness, optimize ad delivery, and build audiences for advertising. X may combine this data with information from your X account.
Your controls: Manage your privacy settings at x.com/settings/privacy_and_safety
Privacy policy: x.com/en/privacy
The LinkedIn Insight Tag tracks conversions and enables retargeting for our advertisements on LinkedIn.
Data collected: Pages visited, LinkedIn member data (when logged in), IP address (used for geographic targeting, not stored), browser and device information, and referral URLs.
Data sharing: LinkedIn uses this data to provide advertising analytics and enable ad targeting on its platform. LinkedIn may combine this data with information from your LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn reports aggregate data to advertisers (we do not receive personally identifiable information from LinkedIn).
Retention: LinkedIn retains interaction data for 180 days, then aggregates it. The Insight Tag cookie expires after 90 days.
Your controls: Opt out at linkedin.com/psettings/advertising
Privacy policy: linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy
The Reddit Pixel tracks conversions from our advertisements on Reddit.
Data collected: Pages visited, conversion events, browser and device information, IP address, and Reddit cookie data that may link your visit to your Reddit account.
Data sharing: Reddit uses this data to measure ad performance and optimize ad delivery. Reddit may combine this data with information from your Reddit account to build advertising audiences.
Your controls: Manage your settings at reddit.com/settings/privacy
Privacy policy: reddit.com/policies/privacy-policy
When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to accept all cookies, or customize your preferences by enabling or disabling analytics and advertising cookies individually. Necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Site to function.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page on our Site.
Additionally, most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings:
Industry opt-out tools:
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control cookies through the consent mechanism and browser settings described above.
Some of the third-party services described above may transfer data outside of your country of residence, including to the United States. These services operate under their own privacy policies and may rely on standard contractual clauses or other legal mechanisms for international data transfers.
SMP Consulting LLC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. The third-party cookies described in this policy are used solely for the purposes of site analytics and advertising campaign measurement. Data collected by these third-party services is governed by their respective privacy policies, as linked above.
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete that information.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
SMP Consulting LLC
Email: info@3boxsystem.com
Website: https://3boxsystem.com