This Cookie Policy explains how Skye Marketing Experts, operating under the commercial name Meridian Funded, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit meridian-funded.com and any of its subdomains. By using our website with cookies enabled, you consent to the use of cookies as described below, in line with our Privacy Policy.
1. What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website you visit. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels and tracking scripts.
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you (logging in, filling in forms, setting privacy preferences). They do not identify you personally.
Functional
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as language preference, live chat widgets, or video playback. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Analytics / Performance
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most popular and how visitors move around the site. All information is aggregated and anonymised.
Marketing / Advertising
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie / Vendor | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| meridian_session | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Strictly Necessary | CSRF protection on forms and API calls | Session |
| lang_pref | Functional | Remembers your preferred language | 12 months |
| Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) | Analytics | Aggregated traffic and behaviour analytics | 13 months |
| Hotjar (_hj*) | Analytics | Session replay and heatmaps for UX improvement | 12 months |
| Meta Pixel (_fbp) | Marketing | Measures ad effectiveness on Meta platforms | 3 months |
| Google Ads (_gcl_au) | Marketing | Conversion tracking on Google Ads | 3 months |
| TikTok Pixel (_ttp) | Marketing | Campaign attribution on TikTok | 13 months |
| Intercom (intercom-*) | Functional | Enables the in-app support chat | 9 months |
4. Managing Your Preferences
You can manage cookies in several ways:
- Our cookie banner — lets you accept all, reject non-essential, or customise by category. You can change your choice at any time by clicking the "Cookie preferences" link in the footer.
- Browser settings — most browsers allow you to delete existing cookies and block new ones. Refer to your browser's help section. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may break parts of the Services.
- Opt-out tools — for targeted advertising, visit Your Online Choices (EU) or AdChoices (US).
5. Do Not Track
Our site does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as no universal standard has been adopted for such signals. We respect your choices made through our cookie banner and browser settings.
6. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision.
7. Contact
For any question about this Cookie Policy, contact our DPO at dpo@meridian-funded.com.