Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Small Business Ideas (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://smallbusinessideas.pro/ (the “Website”). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Website.
This Cookie Policy was last updated on January 20, 2025, and applies to all visitors and users of our Website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies:
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie or until you delete them
- Session cookies: Are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
Cookies can also be classified as:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting
- Third-party cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, typically by advertising networks or analytics services
3. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, including:
- Web Beacons (Pixels): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails that track user behavior and measure the effectiveness of our content
- Local Storage: Browser storage mechanisms (like HTML5 localStorage) that allow websites to store data locally on your device
- JavaScript: Programming code that enables interactive features and may collect information about your browsing behavior
- Device Fingerprinting: Techniques that collect information about your device configuration to create a unique identifier
4. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
4.1 Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
- Security and authentication
- Load balancing and network routing
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Essential Website functionality
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate operation of our Website.
4.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.
- Remembering your language preference
- Storing your display settings
- Remembering your newsletter subscription status
- Comment form auto-fill features
Legal Basis: These cookies are based on your consent or our legitimate interest in providing a better user experience.
4.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and user experience.
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rates, traffic sources, and user demographics
- Identifying popular content and navigation patterns
- Detecting and troubleshooting technical issues
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Legal Basis: These cookies require your consent under GDPR and are based on our legitimate interest in improving our Website.
4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set through our site by our advertising partners and are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
- Google AdSense: Displays personalized advertisements based on your browsing history and interests
- Amazon Affiliate Cookies: Track referrals from our affiliate links
- Retargeting and remarketing campaigns
- Measuring advertising effectiveness and ROI
- Limiting the number of times you see an advertisement
Legal Basis: These cookies require your explicit consent under GDPR and CCPA.
5. Detailed Cookie List
5.1 First-Party Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | Essential |
| comment_author | Remembers your name when posting comments | 1 year | Functional |
| comment_email | Remembers your email when posting comments | 1 year | Functional |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains session state | Session | Essential |
5.2 Third-Party Cookies
| Service Provider | Cookie Examples | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga, _gid, _gat, _ga_* | Tracking and analytics | Analytics |
| Google AdSense | IDE, DSID, NID, 1P_JAR, CONSENT | Personalized advertising | Advertising |
| DoubleClick | test_cookie, IDE | Ad targeting and measurement | Advertising |
| Amazon | ad-id, ad-privacy | Affiliate tracking | Advertising |
Note: Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective service providers. We recommend reviewing their policies for more detailed information.
6. Cookie Duration
The cookies we use have varying durations:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for periods ranging from a few days to several years, depending on their purpose
Typical durations:
- Essential cookies: Session to 12 months
- Functional cookies: 1 month to 2 years
- Analytics cookies: 2 years (Google Analytics default)
- Advertising cookies: 90 days to 2 years
7. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
7.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
- Learn more about our cookie practices
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Receive notifications before cookies are set
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Chrome Cookie Settings - Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Firefox Cookie Settings - Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Safari Cookie Settings - Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search and services > Cookies and site permissions
Edge Cookie Settings
Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our Website and prevent certain features from functioning properly.
7.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
7.4 Google Ads Settings
You can control personalized advertising from Google by visiting:
You can also opt out of personalized advertising from other participating companies through:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): http://optout.aboutads.info/
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): http://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
7.5 Mobile Device Settings
On mobile devices, you can control advertising identifiers:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
At this time, our Website does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the cookie controls described above to manage tracking technologies.
9. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable or reject cookies, you may experience:
- Inability to remember your preferences and settings
- Need to re-enter information on forms
- Reduced functionality of certain Website features
- Less personalized content and advertising
- Difficulty accessing certain areas of the Website
Essential cookies are necessary for basic Website functionality, and disabling them may prevent you from using our Website effectively.
10. Updates to Third-Party Cookies
Third-party service providers may update their cookies and tracking technologies without notice to us. We make reasonable efforts to keep this Cookie Policy current, but the actual cookies in use may vary.
For the most current information about third-party cookies, please refer to the privacy policies of our service providers:
- Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Ads/AdSense: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Amazon: Amazon Privacy Notice
11. GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements regarding cookies:
- Consent: We obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
- Granular Control: You can consent to specific cookie categories
- Easy Withdrawal: You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie settings
- Clear Information: We provide transparent information about what cookies we use and why
- Cookie Wall Prohibition: We do not prevent access to our Website if you reject non-essential cookies (though some features may be limited)
12. ePrivacy Directive Compliance
We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law) by:
- Providing clear and comprehensive information about cookies before they are set
- Obtaining consent before storing or accessing non-essential cookies
- Providing easy mechanisms to withdraw consent
- Documenting consent for audit purposes
13. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not directed to children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or other means. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
14. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated Cookie Policy on this page
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a prominent notice on our Website
- Requesting renewed consent if required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: contact@smallbusinessideas.pro
Website: https://smallbusinessideas.pro/
For specific requests related to cookies, please include “Cookie Policy” in your email subject line.
16. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:
- All About Cookies: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/
- European Commission – Cookies: https://ec.europa.eu/info/cookies_en
- ICO Cookie Guidance: ICO Cookies Guidance
- Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
