Cookie Policy
What cookies we use, why, and how to manage your preferences.
Last updated: March 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use the site.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They cannot be disabled without breaking core features such as login and session management. No consent is required for these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
access_token |
Authenticates your session after login. Contains a signed JWT stored as an HTTPOnly, Secure, SameSite cookie — inaccessible to JavaScript. | 30 minutes (session) | Essential |
Analytics Cookies
We do not currently set any analytics cookies. Google Analytics was previously
used and has since been removed from the platform; no _ga,
_ga_* or _gid cookies are placed on your device.
Should we introduce analytics in future, they will only be enabled if you accept
analytics cookies using the cookie banner, and this policy will be updated first.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we record your cookie-banner choice in your browser's local storage so the banner is not shown on every visit.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
sm_cookie_consent |
Records whether you accepted or declined non-essential cookies, so the consent banner is not shown again. Stored in local storage, not sent to our servers. | Until you clear site data | Essential |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit the SCORE Metrics website, you will see a cookie consent banner at the bottom of the page. Choose Accept All to enable analytics cookies, or Essential Only to decline analytics cookies. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this site.
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies that have already been set. The method for doing this varies by browser. Please refer to your browser's help documentation:
Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the platform, including your ability to log in.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services embedded in the platform may set their own cookies. These are governed by the respective third parties' privacy and cookie policies. The main third-party services are:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe (billing pages only) — Stripe Privacy Policy
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. We recommend checking this page periodically.
Contact Us
Questions about our cookie practices? Contact us:
SCORE Metrics LLC
privacy@scoremetrics.com
For more information about how we handle personal data generally, see our Privacy Policy.