Cookie Policy
Last updated: 4 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
ONESTEP SOCIAL MARKETING LIMITED uses cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Analyze how you use our website
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Improve website performance and user experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you make, such as setting your privacy preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display ads that are relevant and engaging.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Stores and tracks visits across websites | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores last visit and click ID | 3 months |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Delivers and measures ad effectiveness | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores and tracks conversions | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Measures ad campaign performance | 1 year |
4. Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to adjust how Google tags behave based on your consent choices. This ensures compliance with privacy regulations while still allowing us to measure website performance.
When you deny consent, Google tags operate in a limited mode that respects your privacy preferences while still providing aggregated, anonymous insights.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Using our cookie consent banner when you first visit the website
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Using browser extensions or privacy tools
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
6. Browser-Specific Cookie Controls
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the third-party websites for more information about their cookies and how to manage them.
For more information about how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their privacy policies:
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
ONESTEP SOCIAL MARKETING LIMITED
4 Lyons Square, Silver End
Witham, Essex
CM8 3GS
United Kingdom
Email: Contact Form
10. More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.