GeekyBee Ltd
Cookies Policy
1) Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how GeekyBee Ltd (Company No. 12007302) (GeekyBee, “we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on the geekybee.net website and any associated GeekyBee services, and the choices available to you regarding their use.
This policy is provided in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process any personal data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Last updated: 4th February 2026
2) What Are Cookies
Cookies and similar technologies are small text files or identifiers that are stored on your browser or device by websites and online services when you visit them.
Cookies are used across the web primarily to:
• enable websites and platforms to function correctly
• make the website easier to navigate and services easier to use by
• remembering information you’ve entered
• support security, authentication, and abuse prevention
• improve performance, reliability, and error detection
• understand how visitors interact with a website or service
Cookies may be:
• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or
• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
Cookies can also be:
• First party cookies, set by our website; or
• Third party cookies, set by external service providers
Cookies don’t typically contain information that directly identifies you, but some cookies may be linked to personal data that we hold about you. Further information about how we process personal data is available in our Privacy Policy.
3) How GeekyBee Uses Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the GeekyBee website and services and to deliver the functionality you request.
In particular, cookies are used to:
• enable secure access, authentication, and session management
• allow forms, enquiries, and service requests to function correctly
• remember consent choices and preferences
• support chat and messaging features
• process payments securely and prevent fraud
• understand how the platform is used so we can improve features, performance, and usability
• monitor reliability, detect errors, and support technical troubleshooting
• protect the platform from misuse, automated abuse, and security threats
Some cookies are set directly by us (first-party cookies). Others are set by trusted third-party providers that support analytics, communications, advertising, and security (third-party cookies).
4) Types of Cookies We Use
GeekyBee uses different types of cookies and similar technologies for different purposes. Some are strictly necessary and are always active. Other cookies are optional and used only where you’ve given your consent, as explained in the ‘Managing and Controlling Cookies’ section below:
a) Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to operate and cannot be switched off in our systems.
They’re usually only set in response to actions you take which amount to a request for services, such as managing your cookie preferences, submitting forms, signing in to services, initiating secure sessions, or making a payment .
They’re used to:
• maintain secure website and session functionality
• manage authentication and access control
• remember your cookie consent choices
• protect against fraud, misuse, and abuse
• support platform security and integrity
• process payments securely and prevent fraudulent transactions where you initiate a purchase
You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website may stop functioning correctly if you do so.
These cookies do not usually store information that directly identifies you, but they may be linked to technical identifiers or account-related data required to provide the service securely.
b) Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the GeekyBee website to provide enhanced functionality and remember your preferences. They may be set by GeekyBee or by third-party providers whose services are used within the website.
They’re used to:
• remember your interface preferences and settings
• support optional features such as chat or embedded tools
• improve how the website responds to you
Functional cookies are optional and are used only where you have given consent. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function as intended.
c) Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how the GeekyBee website is used and how it performs.
They’re used to:
• measure website traffic and usage patterns
• understand how visitors interact with content and features
• identify errors, performance and reliability issues
• support ongoing improvement of the website and services
These cookies are optional and are used only with your consent. Where possible, these cookies collect information in aggregated or anonymised form.
d) Advertising / Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to measure advertising performance and to support marketing activities. They may be set by GeekyBee or by third-party advertising and social media platforms.
They are used to:
• measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• support attribution and conversion tracking
• enable retargeting and audience measurement across platforms
Advertising and marketing cookies are optional and are used only where you have given your consent.
5) First Party and Third Party Cookies
Cookies used on the GeekyBee website may be:
• First-party cookies, set on the geekybee.net domain by GeekyBee; or
• Third-party cookies, set by trusted service providers that support analytics, communications, advertising, payments, or security.
We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for their content, security or data-handling practices. Their use is governed by the relevant third party provider’s own privacy and cookie policies and may collect personal data. We encourage you to review the relevant policies of any third-party websites you visit.
Some providers may process information outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with data protection law. Further information about how GeekyBee handles personal data, including international data transfers, is available in our Privacy Policy.
The tables below explain the cookies we use, their purpose, and how long they typically remain on your device:
a) Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
These cookies are essential to operate the GeekyBee website.
The Strictly Necessary cookies indicated with an asterisk (*) are primarily used for security, authentication, consent management, payment processing, and performance-critical functions.
• These cookies do not require consent when used solely for essential purposes and are limited to functions necessary to deliver the requested service, maintain security, or ensure platform integrity. Where any such cookie is also used for advertising, marketing personalisation, or cross-site measurement, consent will be required.
| Cookie domain | Cookie name | Cookie type | Duration | Purpose |
| .hubspot.com | _cf_bm | Third party | ~30 mins | Distinguishes legitimate users from automated traffic to protect against bots, scraping, DDoS attacks, and abuse |
| .hubspot.com | _cfuvid | Third party | Session | Used for rate limiting and abuse detection when Cloudflare protects HubSpot services |
| .geekybee.net | __hs_opt_out | First party | 6 months | Stores whether a user has opted out of HubSpot tracking to ensure analytics and CRM tracking are disabled when consent is refused |
| .metricool.com | _iub_previous_preference_id | Third party | ~6 months | Stores the user’s previous cookie consent choice for geekybee.net |
| .geekybee.net | __stripe_mid | First party | ~1 year | Identifies a device to prevent fraud and support secure payment processing |
| .geekybee.net | __stripe_sid | First party | Session | Session-based cookie used to manage secure checkout and payment sessions |
| .geekybee.net | _lscache_vary | First party | ~1 month | Controls page caching variations to ensure correct content delivery |
| accounts.google.com | LSID | Third party | ~2 years | Maintains authenticated sessions across Google services |
| .google.com | SID | Third party | ~2 years | Core security cookie for authentication and fraud prevention |
| .google.com | SIDCC | Third party | ~1 year | Provides additional protection against unauthorised access |
| .google.com | SEARCH_SAMESITE | Third party | ~1 year | Manages SameSite behaviour and prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) |
| accounts.google.com | SMSV | Third party | ~1 year | Stores verification and session state for Google account services |
| .google.com | HSID | Third party | ~2 years | Security cookie used to protect against fraudulent login attempts |
| .google.com | AEC* | Third party | ~1 year | Ensures requests are made by the user and prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) |
| accounts.google.com | ACCOUNT_CHOOSER | Third party | ~1 year | Remembers which Google account was used to sign in, to streamline authentication |
| accounts.google.com | __Host-GAPS | Third party | 2 years | Account security, preferences, and session protection tokens |
| accounts.google.com | __Host-GAPSTS | Third party | 2 years | Account security, preferences, and session protection tokens |
| .google.com | __Secure-1PAPISID* | Third party | 2 years, | Used for user authentication, account protection & storage of encrypted identifiers |
| .google.com | __Secure-1PSID* | Third party | 2 years, | Used for user authentication, account protection & storage of encrypted identifiers |
| .google.com | __Secure-1PSIDCC* | Third party | 1 year, | Used for user authentication, account protection & storage of encrypted identifiers |
| .google.com | __Secure-1PSIDTS* | Third party | 6 months | Used for user authentication, account protection & storage of encrypted identifiers |
| .google.com | APISID* | Third party | ~2 years | Stores encrypted Google user preferences and supports authentication |
| .google.com | SAPISID* | Third party | ~2 years | Stores encrypted identifiers for authentication and security. Where advertising features are enabled, may also support advertising personalisation. |
| .geekybee.net | g_state | First party | ~1 year | Stores Google-related feature flags and optimisation state (e.g. ITP handling) required for service functionality |
| .google.com | __Secure-ENID* | Third party | 1 year | Stores user preferences and encrypted identifiers used by Google services. Also supports security and advertising measurement if Google Ads is enabled |
| .google.com | __Secure-BUCKET* | Third party | 1 year | Used by Google to store security-related preferences and request integrity information |
| accounts.google.com | __Host-1PLSID* | Third party | 2 years | User identification and session integrity within Google services to support authentication accuracy and fraud prevention |
| accounts.google.com | __Host-3PLSID* | Third party | 2 years | User identification and session integrity within Google services to support authentication accuracy and fraud prevention |
b) Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and to remember the choices you make. They may be set by GeekyBee or by third-party providers whose services are used within the website.
| Cookie domain | Cookie name | Cookie type | Duration | Purpose |
| .geekybee.net | messagesUtk | First party | ~6 months | Identifies users for HubSpot chat and messaging across sessions |
| .metricool.com | crisp-client/session/* | Third party | ~6 months | Maintains chat session state for Crisp live chat via Metricool integrations |
| .metricool.com | pll_language | Third party | ~1 year | Stores language preference for the Metricool interface |
c) Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us monitor how the GeekyBee website is used and how it’s performing. Where possible, these cookies collect information in aggregated or anonymised form.
Cookie domain | Cookie name | Cookie type | Duration | Purpose |
.geekybee.net | __hssc | First party | Session | Used for session tracking and to help determine if a visit is new or returning |
.geekybee.net | __hssrc | First party | Session | Used to determine if the visitor has restarted their browser to reset session tracking logic |
.geekybee.net | __hstc | First party | 6 months | HubSpot tracking cookie used to track visitors over time and link visits, forms, and page views for analytics and CRM insights |
.geekybee.net | hubspotutk | First party | ~6 months | Tracks visitors across sessions and links form submissions to CRM records. |
.geekybee.net | _ga | First party | ~2 years | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting (page views, sessions, traffic sources) |
.geekybee.net | _ga_64QXKW1Z5P | First party | ~2 years | Stores session state and event data for GA4 properties |
.geekybee.net | _ga_T66BRPEDJH | First party | ~2 years | Stores session state and event data for GA4 properties |
.metricool.com | _ga | Third party | ~2 years | Distinguishes users for analytics reporting (page views, sessions, traffic sources) |
.metricool.com | _ga_XNWPVKYTBS | Third party | ~2 years | Stores session state and event data for GA4 properties via Metricool |
.metricool.com | _clck | Third party | ~1 year | Stores a unique user ID to identify returning visitors for analytics. |
.metricool.com | _mcid | Third party | ~1 year | Identifies users within the Metricool platform for analytics. |
.metricool.com | _mcool-a-clientd | Third party | ~1 year | Stores client identification for Metricool analytics attribution. |
.metricool.com | _mcool-att-0 | Third party | ~1 year | Stores campaign attribution and traffic source metadata for Metricool analytics reporting |
.metricool.com | _mcool-att-1 | Third party | ~1 year | Stores campaign attribution and traffic source metadata for Metricool analytics reporting |
.metricool.com | _mcool-is-premium | Third party | ~1 year | Indicates whether advanced Metricool analytics features are enabled for this website. |
.metricool.com | _mcool-l | Third party | ~1 year | Stores last interaction timestamp for Metricool analytics and session logic |
.metricool.com | rl_anonymous_id | Third party | ~1 year | Assigns an anonymous identifier for analytics tracking |
.metricool.com | rl_page_init_referrer | Third party | ~1 year | Stores initial referrer information for analytics attribution |
.metricool.com | rl_page_init_referring_domain | Third party | ~1 year | Stores referring domain for analytics attribution |
.metricool.com | rl_session | Third party | Session (or up to ~30 minutes inactivity) | Maintains analytics session state |
.metricool.com | rl_trait | Third party | ~1 year | Stores user attributes and enabled networks for analytics reporting |
.metricool.com | rl_user_id | Third party | ~1 year | Identifies the Metricool user account for analytics and reporting |
Hotjar (via Metricool integration) | _hjSessionUser_5255006 | Third party | ~1 year | Ensures that data from subsequent visits is attributed to the same user for behavioural analytics |
accounts.google.com | OTZ | Third party | ~1 month | Aggregates analytics data to optimise Google services |
d) Advertising / Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to measure advertising performance and to support marketing activities - they may be set by GeekyBee or by third-party advertising and social media platforms.
Cookie domain | Cookie name | Cookie type | Duration | Purpose |
.linkedin.com | AnalyticsSyncHistory | Third party | ~30 days | Stores information about the synchronisation of LinkedIn analytics and advertising data across LinkedIn services |
.linkedin.com | bcookie | Third party | ~2 years | LinkedIn browser identifier used for ad targeting and fraud prevention |
.linkedin.com | dfpfpt | Third party | ~6 months | Used by LinkedIn to track conversions from ads. |
.linkedin.com | li_mc | Third party | ~6 months | Stores consent preferences for LinkedIn services |
.linkedin.com | li_sugr | Third party | ~3 months | Stores probabilistic user matching data for LinkedIn Ads |
.linkedin.com | liap | Third party | ~2 years | Indicates active LinkedIn advertising features |
.linkedin.com | lms_ads | Third party | ~30 days | Used by LinkedIn for ad performance measurement. |
.linkedin.com | lms_analytics | Third party | ~30 days | Used by LinkedIn to collect analytics data related to advertising and campaign performance |
.linkedin.com | UserMatchHistory | Third party | ~30 days | Tracks interactions with LinkedIn ads for retargeting and conversion matching |
.linkedin.com | visit | Third party | ~1 year | Records visit and attribution data for LinkedIn analytics and advertising measurement |
.linkedin.com | sdui_ver | Third party | ~1 year | Stores LinkedIn UI versioning and feature-flag information |
.metricool.com | _tt_enable_cookie | Third party | ~6 months | Indicates whether TikTok tracking cookies are enabled following consent |
.metricool.com | _ttp | Third party | ~6 months | TikTok Ads tracking cookie used to measure ad performance and attribution |
.metricool.com | Ttcsid | Third party | ~6 months | TikTok Ads session and conversion attribution, set via Metricool’s advertising analytics integration |
.metricool.com | ttcsid_BSNAMUVRH2682FEL6M80 | Third party | ~6 months | TikTok Ads session and conversion attribution, set via Metricool’s advertising analytics integration |
.metricool.com | _pin_unauth | Third party | 6 months – 1 year | Used by Pinterest tracking via Metricool to identify unauthenticated users for analytics and ad attribution |
.metricool.com | _rdt_em | Third party | ~6 months | Stores hashed identifiers for Reddit Ads conversion tracking |
.metricool.com | _rdt_uuid | Third party | ~6 months | Unique user identifier for Reddit Ads analytics and attribution |
.metricool.com | _uetvid | Third party | ~1 year | Microsoft (Bing) Ads tracking cookie used for conversion measurement and remarketing |
.google.com | NID | Third party | ~6 months | Stores user preferences and supports advertising personalisation |
.google.com | __Secure-3PAPISID, | Third party | 2 years | Used when Google services operate across domains, including cross-site analytics and advertising measurement |
.google.com | __Secure-3PSID, | Third party | 2 years | Used when Google services operate across domains, including cross-site analytics and advertising measurement |
.google.com | __Secure-3PSIDCC, | Third party | 1 year | Used when Google services operate across domains, including cross-site analytics and advertising measurement |
.google.com | __Secure-3PSIDTS | Third party | 6 months | Used when Google services operate across domains, including cross-site analytics and advertising measurement |
6) Managing and Controlling Cookies
When you first visit the GeekyBee website, you’ll be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
• accept all cookies
• reject non-essential cookies
• manage your cookie preferences
Non-essential cookies are not placed unless you choose to allow them.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
• view which cookies are stored
• delete cookies
• block all cookies or specific types of cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the website functions and may prevent some features from working correctly.
7) Legal Basis
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK data protection law:
• Strictly necessary cookies are used to provide the services you request and to operate the website. These cookies do not require your consent under PECR.
• Optional cookies (such as functional, analytics, and performance cookies) are used only where you’ve given your consent.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through the cookie settings on the website.
8) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or how GeekyBee services operate.
Any updates will be published on the GeekyBee website, and the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy will be revised accordingly. Where changes materially affect how cookies are used or your choices, we may provide additional notice through the website or cookie banner.
9) Contact Us
Questions about privacy, data protection, or this Cookie Policy can be directed to: GeekyBee Limited – privacy@geekybee.net
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