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    Cookie Policy

    Last updated: March 2026

    What are cookies?

    Cookies are small text files that websites put on your device (phone, laptop, tablet) to remember things about your visit. Some are essential to make the site work; others help us understand how people use the site.

    Our approach

    We use as few cookies as possible and we don't use any that follow you around the internet. No advertising cookies, no retargeting, no social media tracking pixels.

    Cookies we use

    Essential cookies (always on)

    These are needed to make the site work properly. You can't switch them off without breaking things.

    CookieWhat it doesHow long it lasts
    Session cookieKeeps you logged in if you have a Document Hub accountUntil you close your browser or log out
    Security cookie (CSRF)Protects forms from being abusedSession
    Cookie consentRemembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask you every page12 months

    We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics service. Plausible does not set any cookies on your device and does not collect or store any personal data. Because no cookies or persistent identifiers are used, Plausible does not require consent under PECR, the ePrivacy Directive, or GDPR.

    What Plausible measures (without cookies):

    • Page views and which guides are most popular.
    • Where visitors come from (search engines, social media, direct).
    • Country-level location (no city, no IP address stored).
    • Device type and browser (aggregated, not individual).

    What Plausible does not do:

    • It does not set any cookies.
    • It does not track you across other websites.
    • It does not build advertising profiles.
    • It does not collect or store your IP address.
    • It does not use fingerprinting or any persistent identifier.
    • Data is not shared with any third-party ad platform.

    You can read more about Plausible's privacy approach at plausible.io/privacy-focused-web-analytics.

    Cookies we do NOT use

    To be clear, SiteKiln does not use:

    • Advertising or retargeting cookies
    • Facebook Pixel or Meta tracking
    • Google Ads remarketing
    • Google Analytics or any tool that sends your data to a third-party ad platform
    • Any programmatic ad network cookies
    • Social media "like" or "share" button tracking cookies
    • Any cookie that builds a profile of you for advertising purposes

    How ads work on SiteKiln (no cookies involved)

    Any ads you see on this site are not targeted from your browsing history. They are specific to our industry and relevant to wherever you are on the page.

    So if you're reading about insurance, you might see an ad from an insurer. If you're reading about training, you might see a training provider. Not only can you read about insurance - you can head straight over to an insurer. It's as simple as that. Relevant and useful ads, wherever you are.

    No cookies are used to serve these ads. They're placed based on the page topic, not on your personal data or browsing behaviour.

    Browser storage (localStorage)

    Some of our tools — including the Monthly Profit Tracker, Quarterly Business MOT and Saved Guides — use your browser's localStorage to save your entries between visits. This is not a cookie — it's a separate browser feature. The data stays on your device and is never sent to us. Clearing your browser cache or site data will remove it. See our Privacy Policy for more detail.

    Managing your cookies

    The only cookies SiteKiln sets are essential cookies (listed above). The cookie banner on your first visit lets you acknowledge this.

    You can change your mind at any time by:

    • Clicking the cookie settings link in the site footer, or
    • Clearing cookies in your browser settings.

    How to clear cookies in your browser

    • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data
    • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data
    • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
    • Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search and Services > Clear Browsing Data

    Clearing cookies may log you out of your Document Hub account.

    Third-party cookies

    If we embed any third-party content (e.g. a YouTube video in a guide), that service may set its own cookies. We'll flag this where it happens, but we can't control what those services do - check their own cookie policies.

    We do not embed social media feeds, ad networks, or tracking widgets that set third-party cookies.

    Changes to this policy

    We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top will change when we do.

    Contact

    If you have questions about cookies on this site, contact us through the details on our About page.

    Important disclaimer

    SiteKiln provides general guidance only. Nothing on this site — including our guides, tools, templates and document hub — is legal, tax, financial or professional advice.

    Every situation is different. Laws, regulations and industry standards change. You should always check with a qualified professional before making decisions based on what you read here.

    We do our best to keep information accurate and up to date, but we cannot guarantee it is complete, correct or current. SiteKiln accepts no liability for actions taken based on the content of this site.