This Cookie Policy explains how SouthAsiaExpert.com ("we", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. We comply with the UK GDPR, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and apply CCPA-aligned transparency for California visitors.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use local storage to remember your cookie consent choices (with a 12-month expiry) and may load third-party tags only after you grant consent.
Google Consent Mode
Before you make a choice, we set Google Consent Mode v2 defaults that deny analytics, advertising, and personalization storage. When you accept or customise preferences, we update consent signals immediately so Google tags respect your choices.
Cookie categories
Necessary Cookies
Required for the site to function securely (consent storage, load balancing, fraud prevention). Cannot be disabled.
Always active
Analytics
Help us understand how visitors use the site through aggregated data (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar).
Marketing
Measure advertising performance and reach relevant professional audiences (Meta Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag).
Preferences
Remember optional choices such as display settings to improve your experience on return visits.
Third-party services
Depending on your consent choices, we may load:
- Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager (analytics)
- Meta Pixel (marketing)
- LinkedIn Insight Tag (marketing)
- Hotjar (analytics and experience insights)
These providers may process data outside the UK. We do not load non-essential scripts until you opt in via our cookie banner.
Your choices
On your first visit you can Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, or Customize Preferences. Change your mind anytime using Cookie Settings in the website footer. Consent is stored in your browser for up to 12 months, after which we will ask again.
California residents (CCPA)
We do not sell personal information. Non-essential cookies used for analytics or marketing are disabled until you provide consent. You may withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings.
Browser controls
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies may prevent us from remembering your consent preferences.
Contact
Questions about cookies: cases@southasiaexpert.com