Cookie Policy (EU)

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (such as login status and language) over a period of time so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable basic site functionality (e.g. login, security)
• Measure site performance through analytics
• Provide marketing features, such as lead-tracking via Zoho
• Remember your cookie consent choices

3. Types of cookies we use

Strictly Necessary
Provider: theconnectaverse.com

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiry
wordpress_test_cookie	Tests if your browser accepts cookies	Session
wordpress_logged_in_[hash], wordpress_sec_[hash]	WordPress authentication	14 days
wordpress_[hash]	WordPress session authentication	Session
wp-settings-[UID], wp-settings-time-[UID]	Customizes your admin interface	1 year
PHPSESSID	PHP session identifier	Session
cookieConsent	Remembers if you’ve accepted/refused non-essential cookies	1 year

Performance
Provider: LinkedIn

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiry
lidc	Provides load balancing	1 day

Provider: Zoho

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiry
LS_CSRF_TOKEN	Prevents cross site request forgery	Session

Statistics
Provider: theconnectaverse.com

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiry
siqlsdb	Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes.	Persistent
utsdb	Registers data on visitors’ website-behaviour. This is used for internal analysis and website optimization.	Persistent

Provider: Zoho

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiry
#_zldp	Registers data on visitors’ website-behaviour. This is used for internal analysis and website optimization.	2 years
#_zldt	Sets a ID for the visitor. This serves to count the number of specific visitors on the website.	1 day

Analytics
Provider: Google Analytics

Cookie Name	Purpose	Expiry
_ga	Distinguishes unique users	2 years
_gid	Distinguishes users per session	24 hours
_gat / _gat_UA-*	Throttles request rate	10 minutes

4. Managing your cookie preferences

• Cookie Banner: You can accept or refuse non-essential cookies via the cookie banner.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via your settings (e.g. Chrome → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data). Disabling essential cookies may prevent the site from functioning properly.

5. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies or legal requirements evolve. The “Last updated” date at the bottom will reflect the most recent revision.

Last updated: June 20, 2025