Cookie Policy

1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how SoloFounderMarketing (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on blog.solofoundermarketing.com (the “Blog”). This policy is part of our Privacy Policy and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and the ePrivacy Directive.

By using our Blog, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should disable cookies by following the instructions in Section 7 below, or stop using the Blog.

2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to the owners of the website.
Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies:
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created the cookie.
Session cookies: Are temporary and expire once you close your browser. They allow the website to link your actions during that browser session.

3. What Are Similar Technologies?
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:
Web beacons/Pixels: Small graphic images or code snippets embedded in web pages or emails that track user behavior and collect data about website visits.
Local Storage: Technologies like HTML5 that allow websites to store data locally in your browser, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
Scripts: Code snippets that run in your browser to collect information about your interactions with our Blog.
When we refer to “cookies” in this policy, we also mean these similar tracking technologies.

4. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
Essential/Strictly Necessary Cookies: To enable core functionality of the Blog, such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
Analytics/Performance Cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our Blog by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Blog’s performance and user experience.
Functionality Cookies: To remember your preferences and choices (such as language, region, or cookie consent) to provide enhanced, personalized features.
Advertising/Marketing Cookies: To deliver relevant advertisements to you and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies track your browsing activity across different websites.

5. Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party cookies (set by us) and third-party cookies (set by external services). Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use:

5.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Blog to function and cannot be disabled in our systems.



Legal basis: Strictly necessary for service provision (GDPR Article 6(1)(f) – Legitimate Interest)

5.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Blog.



Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, traffic source, device type, browser type, geographic location (city/country level), user interactions
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
Third-party policy: Google Analytics Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

5.3 Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
Google Ads Cookies:


Data collected: Browsing behavior, ad interactions, conversion data, device information, IP address
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
Third-party policy: Google Ads Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Google Ads Settings
Pinterest Tag Cookies:



Data collected: Page views, clicks on Pinterest buttons, engagement with Pinterest content, device information
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
Third-party policy: Pinterest Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Pinterest Privacy Settings
Reddit Pixel Cookies:



Data collected: Page visits, content engagement, clicks on Reddit links, device information, referral source
Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
Third-party policy: Reddit Privacy Policy
Opt-out: Reddit Privacy Preferences

5.4 Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to provide enhanced features.



Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) or Legitimate Interest where preferences are essential

6. Cookie Consent Management
We use a cookie consent banner to comply with GDPR and ePrivacy requirements. When you first visit our Blog, you will see a cookie consent notice with the following options:
Accept All: Consents to all cookies (essential, analytics, advertising, functionality)
Reject Non-Essential: Only essential cookies are enabled; analytics and advertising cookies are blocked
Customize: Allows you to select which categories of cookies to accept or reject
Cookie Settings: Access detailed information about each cookie category
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our Blog
Clearing your browser cookies (see Section 7)
Using the opt-out links provided for specific services
Important: Rejecting non-essential cookies may limit some Blog features and functionality.

7. How to Control and Delete Cookies
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
Notify you when you receive a cookie
Block all cookies
Delete existing cookies
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our Blog.

7.2 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Google Ads: Visit Google Ads Settings to opt out of personalized advertising
Pinterest: Adjust your Pinterest Privacy Settings
Reddit: Configure your Reddit Privacy Preferences
Industry Opt-Out Pages:
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): Your Online Choices
Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): NAI Opt-Out
Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): DAA Consumer Choice

7.3 Mobile Device Settings
iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable “Allow Apps to Request to Track”
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

8. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our Blog does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can control cookies through the methods described in Section 7.
9. Data Retention
Cookies are retained for the durations specified in Section 5 above. After expiration:
Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion Analytics data: Retained for 14 months in Google Analytics (configurable) Advertising data: Retained according to each provider’s retention policy (typically 13-24 months)
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

10. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers (Google, Pinterest, Reddit) may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When data is transferred:
Safeguards in place:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
Adequacy decisions for certain countries (e.g., UK, Switzerland)
Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)
These safeguards ensure your data is protected to GDPR standards regardless of where it is processed.
Google: Uses SCCs and processes data in accordance with Google’s EU Data Protection Terms
Pinterest: Complies with GDPR through SCCs and internal data protection policies
Reddit: Uses SCCs and adheres to GDPR requirements for EU users

11. Your Rights Under GDPR
Regarding data collected through cookies, you have the following rights:
Right to Access: Request information about the personal data we collect via cookies
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for marketing purposes
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw cookie consent at any time without affecting prior processing
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@solofoundermarketing.com with “Cookie Data Rights” in the subject line. We will respond within 30 days (or 60 days for complex requests, with notification of the extension).

12. Children’s Privacy
Our Blog is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at info@solofoundermarketing.com, and we will delete the information.

13. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:
Updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
Displaying a prominent notice on the Blog
Requesting renewed consent where required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Blog after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Cookie Audit Log
We maintain an internal audit log of all cookies used on our Blog, including:
Cookie name and provider
Purpose and data collected
Legal basis and consent requirements
Retention periods
Last review date
This audit log is reviewed quarterly and updated whenever we add, remove, or modify cookies.

15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@solofoundermarketing.com Subject line: “Cookie Policy Inquiry” Website: blog.solofoundermarketing.com
We will respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.
Data Protection Officer: For data protection matters, contact info@solofoundermarketing.com
Supervisory Authority: You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority:
EU residents: Find your authority at European Data Protection Board
France: Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL) – https://www.cnil.fr/

16. Glossary of Terms
Cookie: A small text file stored on your device by a website
First-party cookie: Set by the website you’re visiting
Third-party cookie: Set by a domain other than the one you’re visiting
Session cookie: Temporary cookie deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookie: Remains on your device for a set period
Web beacon/Pixel: Small image or code used to track user behavior
Consent: Freely given, specific, informed agreement to cookie use
Personal data: Information relating to an identified or identifiable person
Processing: Any operation performed on personal data (collection, storage, use, etc.)
Data controller: Entity that determines purposes and means of processing personal data
Data processor: Entity that processes data on behalf of the controller