Last updated: November 6, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones Shroom SEO uses on www.shroomseo.com, and how you can control them. It works together with our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves in your browser. They let a site remember things, such as your cookie choice or that you are signed in. Similar tools, such as local storage and tracking pixels, work in a similar way. In this policy, “cookies” covers all of them.
Your choice comes first
When you first visit our site, a banner asks which cookies you are happy for us to use. Only strictly necessary cookies are used until you choose. You can Accept all, Reject all, or Customize by category.
You can change your mind at any time by clicking Cookie settings at the bottom of any page.
The cookies we use
1. Strictly necessary (always on)
These keep the site secure and working, including forms, bookings and checkout. The site cannot work properly without them, so they cannot be turned off.
| Cookie | Set by | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
shroom_consent |
Shroom SEO | Remembers your cookie choices so we do not ask again on every page. | 6 months |
wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_*, wordpress_test_cookie |
Shroom SEO (WordPress) | Keep you signed in to your client or team account. Only set if you sign in. | Until you sign out, or up to 14 days |
__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid |
Stripe | Used on our checkout page to process your payment securely and prevent fraud. | 1 year / 30 minutes |
2. Functional
These turn on extra features, like our live chat.
| Cookie | Set by | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
crisp-client/* |
Crisp | Runs the live chat window and remembers your conversation so we can pick up where you left off. | Up to 6 months |
3. Analytics (only if you accept)
These help us understand which pages are useful, so we can improve the site. The data is grouped and does not tell us who you are.
| Cookie | Set by | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* |
Google Analytics (through Google Tag Manager) | Counts visits and shows how people use the site. | Up to 2 years |
If you reject analytics cookies, Google may still receive basic, cookieless signals, such as that a page was loaded, without any cookies being saved on your device. This is Google Consent Mode.
4. Marketing (only if you accept)
These help us measure our ads and show you more relevant ads on other websites.
| Cookie | Set by | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_* |
Google Ads (through Google Tag Manager) | Measures whether our ads led to a visit or a booking. | Up to 90 days |
Third-party cookies
Some cookies above are set by other companies (Stripe, Crisp and Google). They handle that data under their own privacy policies. We do not control their cookies, and their names or lengths may change.
Links to our social media pages, such as Facebook, do not set cookies until you click them and visit that site.
How to control cookies
- On our site: click Cookie settings at the bottom of any page.
- In your browser: you can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block strictly necessary cookies, parts of the site, such as bookings and checkout, may not work.
- Google Analytics: you can also use Google’s Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
Changes to this policy
If we add new tools or change how we use cookies, we will update this page and the date at the top. If the change is important, we will ask for your cookie choice again.
Questions
If you have a question about cookies or your data, contact us through the contact form.