Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how you use it. Some cookies are necessary for the site to work; others help us improve your experience.
Legal Basis
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, Article 6), the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).
- Essential cookies are placed under legitimate interest (site security and operation)
- Functional and analytics cookies are placed only after you give explicit consent
- No cookies are loaded until you make a choice — we default to "denied"
- You can withdraw consent at any time with no effect on your access to the site
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| dsm_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | First |
| CSRF token | Protects forms from cross-site attacks | Session | First |
Functional / Security Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies protect our forms from spam and automated abuse.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA bot detection on contact and assessment forms | 6 months | Third (Google) |
Provider: Google LLC. Google Privacy Policy.
Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. All data is anonymous.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years | Third (Google) |
| _ga_9XP81QNFCF | Maintains session state | 2 years | Third (Google) |
| _gid | Distinguishes visitors within 24 hours | 24 hours | Third (Google) |
Provider: Google LLC. How Google uses data from sites that use its services.
Google Analytics collects anonymous data such as page views, time on site, referral source, and device type. No names, email addresses, or other personal information is tied to this data.
Managing Your Preferences
You have full control over non-essential cookies:
- Cookie Settings panel — click Cookie Settings in the footer of any page to toggle categories on or off
- Browser settings — most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See your browser's help pages for instructions
- Google Analytics opt-out — install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
If you reject analytics cookies, we immediately delete any existing Google Analytics cookies from your browser and will not load GA scripts on future visits.
How Consent Works
When you first visit dsm.promo, no non-essential cookies are placed. A banner appears at the bottom of the page with three options:
- Accept All — enables functional and analytics cookies
- Reject All — only essential cookies remain active
- Manage — opens a panel where you toggle each category independently
Your choice is stored in the dsm_cookie_consent cookie on your device for 1 year. We do not record your choice on our servers. You can change your mind at any time via the footer link.
No Advertising Cookies
DSM.promo does not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or cross-site tracking of any kind. We do not sell or share cookie data with advertisers.
Third-Party Services
The only third-party services that may set cookies on this site are:
- Google Analytics (analytics category) — Privacy Policy
- Google reCAPTCHA (functional category) — Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare (CDN/security) — may set performance cookies under legitimate interest. Privacy Policy
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:
- Right to be informed — this policy explains what cookies we use and why (GDPR Articles 13 and 14)
- Right to consent — non-essential cookies are only placed after your explicit opt-in (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
- Right to withdraw consent — change your preferences at any time via Cookie Settings with no impact on your access to the site (GDPR Article 7(3))
- Right to access — request a copy of any personal data collected through cookies (GDPR Article 15)
- Right to erasure — request deletion of data collected through cookies (GDPR Article 17)
- Right to lodge a complaint — contact your local data protection authority if unsatisfied with our response
CCPA/CPRA Rights
California residents have the right to know what data is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell cookie data or personal information to any third party.
Data Transfers
Google Analytics and reCAPTCHA data may be processed in the United States. Google participates in the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Our CDN provider Cloudflare has servers worldwide and processes requests at the nearest edge location. For details on international transfers, see our Privacy Policy.
Children
Our site is not directed at individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies or any other means.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy when we add or remove cookies, or when regulations change. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Material changes will be communicated via a new consent banner.
Contact Us
Questions about cookies or data privacy? Contact us at or call +1-464-927-6290.
DSM.promo, Chicago, IL, United States.
For full details on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.