Essential

    Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

    NameDescriptionDuration
    wpconsent_preferencesThis cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.30 days

    Statistics

    Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

    Google Analytics

    Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

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    NameDescriptionDuration
    _galiUsed by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked30 seconds
    _ga_ID used to identify users2 years
    _gidID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity24 hours
    _gatUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager1 minute
    __utmaID used to identify users and sessions2 years after last activity
    __utmtUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests10 minutes
    _gac_Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.90 days
    __utmbUsed to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.30 minutes after last activity
    __utmcUsed only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.End of session (browser)
    __utmzContains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server6 months after last activity
    __utmvContains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.2 years after last activity
    __utmxUsed to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.18 months
    _gaID used to identify users2 years

    Marketing

    Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.

    Google Maps

    Google Maps is a web mapping service providing satellite imagery, real-time navigation, and location-based information.

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    OGPCThese cookies are used by Google to store user preferences and information while viewing Google mapped pages.1 month
    OGPThis cookie is used by Google to activate and track the Google Maps functionality.2 months

    To satisfy a true Cookie Policy standard, the text needs to be more granular. It can’t just say, “We use cookies for analytics.” It needs to explicitly explain the types of cookies being dropped, who controls them (first-party vs. third-party), and exactly how a user can opt out or change their browser settings.

    The most efficient and professional route for a service business website is a Combined Privacy & Cookie Policy. This keeps everything on one clean page while satisfying the strict transparency requirements for tracking.

    Here is the fully rewritten, upgraded policy for LAB Media that integrates full, compliant cookie disclosures directly into the document.

    Privacy & Cookie Policy

    Last Updated: July 7, 2026

    At LAB Media, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, labmediadesigns.com, with a specific focus on the personal information you share with us and the tracking technologies we use.

    Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms outlined below, please do not access the site.

    1. Information We Collect

    We only collect information about you that is necessary to provide our services, respond to inquiries, and analyze website performance.

    Information You Voluntarily Provide to Us

    When you fill out a contact form or communicate with us directly, we may collect personally identifiable information (PII) including:

    • First and last name

    • Email address

    • Phone number

    • Business/Company name

    • Any project details you choose to include in your message

    Information Collected Automatically via Cookies

    When you navigate our website, certain non-personal and digital identifier information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking scripts. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.

    2. Cookie Disclosure: What We Use and Why

    A cookie is a small text file that a website saves on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. It enables the website to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, or provides data to third-party tools to analyze traffic.

    We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

    A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (First-Party)

    These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They handle basic page navigation and secure areas of the site. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they do not store any personally identifiable information.

    B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Third-Party)

    We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., measuring page load times, which pages are visited most often, and how visitors arrived at our site).

    • How it works: These cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. They report website trends without identifying individual visitors.

    • Provider: Google LLC. You can view Google’s Privacy Policy or opt-out of Google Analytics tracking entirely by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

    3. How to Control and Manage Cookies

    You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies at any time. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.

    To manage cookies through your browser, follow the instructions provided by your browser provider (usually located within the “Help”, “Tools”, or “Edit” settings):

    • Google Chrome

    • Mozilla Firefox

    • Apple Safari

    • Microsoft Edge

    4. How We Use Your Non-Cookie Information

    For the data you manually submit via our contact forms, we use it strictly for legitimate business operations, including:

    • Responding to your service inquiries, providing quotes, and fulfilling website development/maintenance contracts.

    • Maintaining website security and protecting against malicious or unauthorized activity.

    We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your contact form information with outside third parties for marketing purposes.

    5. Data Security and Retention

    We implement reasonable administrative and technical security measures designed to protect your personal information. We retain contact form submissions only for as long as necessary to fulfill the business or legal purposes for which they were collected.

    6. Children’s Privacy

    Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we will delete it from our systems immediately.

    7. Changes to This Policy

    We reserve the right to update this Privacy & Cookie Policy at any time. We will alert you to any changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Any updates become effective immediately upon posting.

    8. Contact Us

    If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy, please contact LAB Media at:

    • Email: info@labmediadesigns.com

    • Phone: 203.994.9030

    • Mailing Address: PO BOX 147, Brookfield CT 06804