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Cookies & tracking.
This page lists every cookie or browser-storage item that setkernel.com may set. We use the minimum needed and ask for consent before any analytics or marketing cookies are set.
Strictly necessary (always set)
These are required for the site to function, are not used for analytics, and do not require consent under PIPEDA or the ePrivacy Directive.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sk_consent (localStorage, not a cookie) | Records your consent choice so we do not show the banner again. | SetKernel Digital Inc. | Until cleared by you |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare bot management — protects this site from automated abuse. | Cloudflare | 30 min (session) |
cf_clearance | Cloudflare challenge clearance — issued only if a browser interacts with a security challenge. | Cloudflare | 30 days |
Anti-bot challenge (contact form only)
The contact form at /contact uses Cloudflare Turnstile to verify that a real person is submitting the form. The widget is loaded from challenges.cloudflare.com and may set a short-lived challenge cookie while it runs. Turnstile is strictly necessary to prevent abuse of the contact form and is not used for analytics or marketing.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cf_chl_* | Cloudflare Turnstile challenge tracking — issued only when the contact-form widget loads. | Cloudflare | Session |
Analytics (only after explicit consent)
None of the following are loaded or set unless (a) we have enabled the respective provider in our configuration AND (b) you have clicked "Accept" on the consent banner. Currently enabled: Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity.
| Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 — distinguishes unique browsers. IPs anonymised at collection. | 2 years | |
_clsk, _clck, CLID | Microsoft Clarity — session continuity, unique-user counting, and session replay. | Microsoft | 1 day / 1 year / 1 year |
Server-side analytics (no cookies)
If Cloudflare Web Analytics is enabled, it counts page views via a server-side beacon — it does not set cookies and does not require consent. Page-view counts include URL, referrer, country, and a coarse device class.
Withdrawing consent
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More detail
For the broader picture of how we handle personal information, see our privacy policy.
Last updated: 2026-05-14