Cookie Policy
Last updated: 19/02/2026
Version: 1.0
This Cookie Policy explains how SECMAER BV (Diegemstraat 55, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium — KBO/BCE: BE 0897.030.759) uses cookies and similar technologies on secmaer.com.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website operator.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary cookies — essential for the website to function properly.
- Analytics cookies — to understand how visitors interact with our website.
- Functional cookies — to remember your preferences (e.g. cookie consent choice).
3. Cookies on our website
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of the website. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_sec_* |
secmaer.com | WordPress security and session handling | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
secmaer.com | WordPress login state (admin only) | Session |
wp-settings-* |
secmaer.com | WordPress user interface preferences (admin only) | 1 year |
wpc_* |
WPConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences and category choices | 1 year |
3.2 Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They are only placed after you give your consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttles the request rate | 1 minute |
_gali |
Google Analytics | Enhanced link attribution — identifies which link was clicked | 30 seconds |
_gac_* |
Google Analytics | Stores campaign-related information from Google Ads | 90 days |
__utma |
Google Analytics (legacy) | Identifies unique visitors and tracks the number of visits | 2 years |
__utmb |
Google Analytics (legacy) | Determines new sessions and visits | 30 minutes |
__utmc |
Google Analytics (legacy) | Determines whether the user is in a new session | Session |
__utmt |
Google Analytics (legacy) | Throttles the request rate | 10 minutes |
__utmz |
Google Analytics (legacy) | Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached the site | 6 months |
__utmv |
Google Analytics (legacy) | Stores visitor-level custom variable data | 2 years |
__utmx |
Google Analytics (legacy) | Used for content experiments (A/B testing) | 18 months |
_clid |
Microsoft Clarity | Identifies unique visitors for session recording | 1 year |
_clck |
Microsoft Clarity | Persists the Clarity user ID | 1 year |
_clsk |
Microsoft Clarity | Connects page views into a single Clarity session | 1 day |
CLID |
Microsoft Clarity | Identifies unique users across sessions | 1 year |
ANONCHK |
Microsoft Clarity | Indicates whether MUID is transferred to ANID (used by Microsoft advertising) | Session |
MR |
Microsoft Clarity | Used to collect information for analytics purposes | 7 days |
SM |
Microsoft Clarity | Used in synchronising the MUID across Microsoft domains | Session |
3.3 Functional cookies
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
elementor |
secmaer.com | Used by the Elementor page builder for user interface settings | Session |
gf_* |
secmaer.com | Used by Gravity Forms to handle form submissions and prevent spam | Session |
comment_author |
secmaer.com | Stores the name of a commenter for convenience when posting comments | 1 year |
comment_author_email |
secmaer.com | Stores the email address of a commenter for convenience when posting comments | 1 year |
comment_author_url |
secmaer.com | Stores the website URL of a commenter for convenience when posting comments | 1 year |
4. Third-party services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (Google tag ID: GT-NGKRRB9T) to collect anonymised data about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to generate statistical information such as the number of visitors, which pages are visited, and how long visitors spend on the site. IP anonymisation is enabled.
Google may transfer data to servers in the United States. Google is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
Microsoft Clarity
We use Microsoft Clarity to capture how visitors use our website through session recordings and heatmaps. Clarity tracks clicks, scrolling behaviour, and mouse movements. Clarity does not collect personal data such as passwords or payment information from form fields.
Microsoft may transfer data to servers in the United States. Microsoft Corporation is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. For more information, see Microsoft’s Privacy Statement.
5. Your consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner powered by WPConsent. Analytics cookies are blocked by default and only placed after you actively consent. Strictly necessary and functional cookies do not require consent, as they are essential for the website to function.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website (managed by WPConsent)
- Clearing your browser cookies (see Section 6)
6. How to manage cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are instructions for the most common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
You can also opt out of specific services:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- Microsoft Clarity: Visit Microsoft’s privacy dashboard
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
8. Contact us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
SECMAER BV
Diegemstraat 55, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Email: info@secmaer.com
Phone: +32 470 45 77 58