Cookie Policy
Version 4.1 · Last updated: 26 October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how SeedMatchGroup ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies such as browser local and session storage on seedmatchgroup.com. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. Your choice
On your first visit we ask whether you accept optional analytics and advertising measurement. Reject all and Accept all are equally available, and Preferences lets you choose per category. Until you choose, and if you reject, no optional tracker runs: Google tags are not loaded and our own visit statistics are not recorded. Continuing to browse is not treated as consent.
If your browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, we treat it as an opt-out on that browser: Google tags are not loaded, our own visit statistics are not recorded, the banner is not shown, and Cookie settings displays the signal with the optional switches turned off. Turning GPC off in your browser lets you make a choice again.
You can change or withdraw your choice at any time here or via "Cookie settings" in the footer. When you withdraw, we stop the optional tools and delete the Google cookies set on this site; Google may keep data it already received under its own terms.
2. What we use
| Name | Category | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-in session (sb-… key) | Necessary | Keeps you signed in to your account | Lovable Cloud (first party) | Until you sign out |
| smg-consent | Necessary | Remembers your cookie choice | SeedMatchGroup | 365 days from your choice, then we ask again (or until you change it or clear storage) |
| smg_consent (cookie) | Necessary | Copy of your cookie choice so seedmatchgroup.com and www.seedmatchgroup.com remember the same decision | SeedMatchGroup | 365 days from your choice, then we ask again (or until you change it or clear site data) |
| Language and display settings (e.g. skymatch.lang, smg.calc.units.v1) | Necessary | Remember language and unit choices | SeedMatchGroup | Until cleared |
| Form, RFQ and calculator drafts (e.g. smg:project-brief:v1, smg_rfq_document_v1, planner keys) | Necessary | Keep what you typed so you do not lose a long form or calculation | SeedMatchGroup | Until submitted, cleared or overwritten |
| Interface state (chat/WhatsApp button position, dismissed notices, install prompt) | Necessary | Remember small interface choices you made | SeedMatchGroup | Until cleared |
| smg-visit-session, smg-first-touch (session storage) | Analytics | Random per-tab id and landing/campaign details for our own visit statistics | SeedMatchGroup | Until the tab closes |
| _ga, _ga_* and related Google Analytics cookies | Analytics | Google Analytics / Tag Manager usage measurement | Up to 2 years (set by Google) | |
| _gcl_* and related Google Ads cookies | Advertising measurement | Measure which Google Ads led to an enquiry, including hashed contact data on form submission | Up to 90 days (set by Google) |
Strictly necessary storage is needed for features you ask for and does not require consent. We do not use social-media pixels or embedded video/map players on public pages.
3. Other third-party connections
Our web fonts are loaded from Google Fonts (fonts.gstatic.com), so your browser connects to Google to download them; this sets no cookies. Clicking a WhatsApp link opens WhatsApp, which applies its own terms. Our hosting provider processes standard connection data (such as IP address) to deliver and protect the site.
4. Browser controls
You can also delete or block cookies and site storage in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary storage may stop sign-in, saved form drafts or language selection from working.
5. Changes
If we add a new optional tool we will ask for your consent again. The date above shows the latest change.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies: privacy request form or support@seedmatchgroup.com.