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| Document | Cookie Policy |
| Applies To | stevefordint.com and all Steve Ford digital properties |
| Effective Date | October 1, 2026 |
| Last Reviewed | October 1, 2026 |
| Next Review | Annually or upon material change to cookie practices |
| Owner | Steve Ford International, Atlanta, Georgia |
| Contact | info@stevefordint.com |
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on our website, why we use them, and how you can manage or disable them. Please read it alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Steve Ford (“Steve Ford,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at steveford.com (the “Website”). Like most professional websites, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide a better experience, understand how visitors use our site, and support our marketing and investor relations activities.
This Cookie Policy applies to all pages of steveford.com and any subdomains or related digital properties operated by Steve Ford. By continuing to use our Website after being presented with our cookie notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy.
If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you may adjust your browser settings or use the controls described in Section 6 to manage or disable non-essential cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login credentials, language, or form data) over a period, so you do not have to keep re-entering them every time you visit the site or navigate between pages.
Cookies are widely used by website operators to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and to support personalization and marketing activities.
First-party cookies are set directly by the Steve Ford website domain. Third-party cookies are set by external parties — such as analytics providers, advertising platforms, and social media networks — whose content or services appear on or are integrated into our Website.
Session cookies exist only for the duration of your visit to our Website. They are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time (specified in the cookie) or until you delete them manually. They are reactivated each time you visit our Website.
We categorise the cookies used on the Steve Ford website into four types. The following tables describe each category, the specific cookies in use, their purpose, and their retention period.
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They cannot be switched off in our systems. Without them, core site functions — such as page navigation, form submission, and security — would not work. They do not collect any personally identifiable information.
| COOKIE / TECHNOLOGY | PURPOSE |
|---|---|
| Session cookie (server-side) | Maintains your session state as you navigate between pages. Deleted when browser is closed. |
| CSRF protection token | Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks on form submissions. Automatically generated per session. |
| Cookie consent record | Stores your cookie consent preference so you are not shown the consent banner on every visit. Retained for 12 months. |
| Load balancer cookie | Ensures consistent routing to the correct server during your session. Session-based. |
These cookies allow us to count page visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you disable these cookies, we will not be able to monitor and improve our Website’s performance.
| COOKIE / TECHNOLOGY | PURPOSE |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) | Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate, and traffic source. Data anonymised. Retained for 24 months (_ga), 24 hours (_gid). |
| Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Event Tracking | Records specific user interactions: button clicks, form initiations, file downloads, outbound link clicks. Aggregated only. |
| Hotjar (hj_id, hj_session) | Records anonymised heatmaps and scroll maps to help us understand how visitors interact with page layouts. No personally identifiable data collected. Retained for 365 days. |
| Website uptime and performance monitoring | Tracks server response time and error rates for operational monitoring. No user-identifying data. |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your country of residence or language preference. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have embedded in our pages.
| COOKIE / TECHNOLOGY | PURPOSE |
|---|---|
| Country / region preference | Remembers the country of residence you selected in our contact form or investor inquiry form. Retained for 90 days. |
| Form auto-save | Temporarily stores partially completed contact or investor inquiry form data so it is not lost on accidental navigation. Session-based. |
| Video platform cookies (YouTube / Vimeo) | Set when you play embedded educational or property video content. These are third-party cookies governed by YouTube’s and Vimeo’s respective privacy policies. |
| Live chat / support widget | If a live chat or scheduling widget is active on the Website, it may set functional cookies to maintain session continuity. Governed by the widget provider’s privacy policy. |
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and content that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies are placed by our advertising partners.
| COOKIE / TECHNOLOGY | PURPOSE |
|---|---|
| Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram) | Tracks visits to our Website from Meta platforms to measure campaign effectiveness and support retargeting of website visitors on Meta platforms. Governed by Meta’s Data Policy. |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | Tracks LinkedIn-sourced visitors and supports retargeting of our Website visitors on LinkedIn. Enables conversion tracking for our investor acquisition campaigns. Governed by LinkedIn’s Privacy Policy. |
| Google Ads Remarketing Tag | Enables us to show targeted advertisements to prior Website visitors via the Google Display Network. Governed by Google’s Privacy Policy. |
| Calendly scheduling widget | If you use our embedded consultation booking feature, Calendly may set cookies to manage your scheduling session. Governed by Calendly’s Privacy Policy. |
Steve Ford uses cookies for the following legitimate business purposes:
We process data collected through cookies on the following legal bases:
| COOKIE TYPE | LEGAL BASIS |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Legitimate interests — necessary for the operation of the Website. No consent required. |
| Performance and Analytics | Consent — you may accept or decline via the cookie consent banner or your browser settings. |
| Functional | Consent or Legitimate Interests — depending on whether the cookie is essential to a service you requested. |
| Marketing and Targeting | Consent — you must actively accept marketing cookies via the cookie consent banner. These cookies are not placed without your consent. |
For visitors based in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, our cookie practices are designed to be consistent with the UK GDPR, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). For visitors based in California, our practices are designed to be consistent with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended.
When you first visit the Steve Ford website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, accept only strictly necessary cookies, or customise your cookie preferences by category. You may return to this preference centre at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of every page.
You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This prevents Google Analytics from collecting information about your visits.
You may opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the following industry opt-out tools:
Steve Ford serves investors from multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Canada, and the Middle East. Depending on your country of residence, additional data protection rights may apply to how we handle information collected through cookies.
We obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device, in accordance with UK GDPR and EU GDPR requirements. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time via the Cookie Settings link in our website footer.
Nigeria’s Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023 applies to personal data of Nigerian citizens. Our cookie practices are designed to respect the data rights of Nigerian investors and visitors. For any data-related enquiries relating to Nigerian law, please contact us at privacy@steveford.com.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. You may opt out via our cookie consent tool or by contacting us at privacy@steveford.com.
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including investment portals, regulatory resources, and partner platforms. This Cookie Policy does not apply to those third-party websites. Steve Ford is not responsible for the privacy or data practices of third-party websites.
| CATEGORY | TYPICAL RETENTION PERIOD |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary (session) | Deleted when browser is closed |
| Strictly Necessary (consent record) | 12 months from date of consent |
| Performance and Analytics | 24 months (Google Analytics _ga); shorter for session-level analytics cookies |
| Functional | 30 to 90 days depending on the preference stored |
| Marketing and Targeting | Varies by platform — typically 30 to 90 days; some up to 24 months |
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our business practices. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Reviewed” date at the top of this Policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details below:
| CONTACT INFORMATION — COOKIE AND PRIVACY ENQUIRIES | |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Steve Ford International |
| Registered State | Georgia, United States |
| Postal Address | 3344 Peachtree Str NE Suite 800 Atlanta, GA 30026, United States |
| Privacy Email | info@stevefordint.com |
| General Email | info@stevefordint.com |
| Telephone | +1 (404) 955-3726 |
| Response Time | Within 10 business days of receipt |
