Cookie Policy

DOCH & Company, LLC d/b/a Red Maya Media

Effective Date: December 1, 2025

Last Updated: December 1, 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how DOCH & Company, LLC, doing business as Red Maya Media ("Red Maya Media," "we," "us," or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.redmayamedia.com (the "Site").

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By continuing to use our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our Site.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2.1 How Cookies Work

When you visit our Site, your browser stores cookies on your device. These cookies contain information such as:

  • Your language preferences

  • Pages you've visited

  • Items in your shopping cart

  • Login status

  • Other browsing behavior

The next time you visit our Site, your browser sends these cookies back to the Site, allowing it to recognize your device and remember your preferences.

2.2 First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies:

These are cookies set directly by Red Maya Media. We have full control over these cookies and how they are used.

Third-Party Cookies:

These are cookies set by external services we use on our Site (such as Google Analytics, social media platforms, or advertising networks). We do not control how these third parties use their cookies.

2.3 Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies:

  • These temporary cookies are erased when you close your browser. They help our Site remember your actions during a single browsing session.

  • Persistent Cookies:

  • These cookies remain on your device for a set period (or until you delete them). They help our Site remember your preferences for future visits.

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

3.1 Essential Website Functionality

To make our Site work properly and provide basic features like:

  • Page navigation

  • Access to secure areas

  • Form submissions

  • Remembering your preferences

3.2 Performance and Analytics

To understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it:

  • Which pages are most popular

  • How long visitors spend on each page

  • What content is most engaging

  • Where visitors come from (search engines, social media, etc.)

  • Technical information about devices and browsers

3.3 Marketing and Advertising

To show you relevant content and advertisements:

  • Remember that you visited our Site

  • Show you ads for our services on other websites

  • Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns

  • Deliver personalized content based on your interests

3.4 User Experience Enhancement

To provide a better, more personalized experience:

  • Remember your language preferences

  • Save your settings and preferences

  • Pre-fill forms with information you've previously provided

  • Customize content based on your location

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: Essential for the Site to function properly

Duration: Session or short-term persistent

Can You Opt Out? No - these are required for basic functionality

These cookies are critical for core website operations:

  • Security and authentication

  • Form submission

  • Load balancing

  • Session management

  • Remembering cookie preferences

Examples:

  • Cookie consent preferences

  • Session identifiers

  • Security tokens

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our Site

Duration: Typically 26 months (varies by service)

Can You Opt Out? Yes

These cookies collect anonymous information about how you use our Site:

Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)

  • Tracks page visits, session duration, bounce rate

  • Collects device and browser information

  • Measures traffic sources

  • Privacy Information: Google Analytics Privacy

  • Opt-Out Tool: Google Analytics Opt-Out

Google Tag Manager (_gtm)

  • Manages analytics and marketing tags

  • Does not collect data itself but facilitates other tracking

Hotjar (_hj, _hjid)

(If applicable - remove if not used)

  • Session recordings and heatmaps

  • User feedback surveys

  • Identifies usability issues

  • Privacy Information: Hotjar Privacy

4.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: Enhance your experience with personalized features

Duration: Varies (typically persistent)

Can You Opt Out? Yes, but may affect functionality

These cookies remember your choices and preferences:

  • Language preferences

  • Region/location settings

  • Font size and display preferences

  • Previously submitted form information

  • Content you've viewed or downloaded

4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Purpose: Show you relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness

Duration: Varies (typically 30-90 days)

Can You Opt Out? Yes

These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver targeted advertising:

Google Ads (IDE, DSID, FLC)

  • Remarketing and conversion tracking

  • Measures ad campaign performance

  • Shows relevant ads on Google and partner sites

  • Privacy Information: Google Ads Privacy

  • Opt-Out: Google Ads Settings

Facebook Pixel (_fbp, fr)

  • Tracks conversions from Facebook ads

  • Builds custom audiences for advertising

  • Measures ad effectiveness

  • Privacy Information: Facebook Data Policy

  • Opt-Out: Facebook Ad Preferences

LinkedIn Insight Tag (li_sugr, lidc, bcookie)

  • Tracks website conversions from LinkedIn ads

  • Builds matched audiences

  • Provides demographics and insights

  • Privacy Information: LinkedIn Privacy

  • Opt-Out: LinkedIn Settings

Twitter/X Pixel

(If applicable - remove if not used)

  • Conversion tracking for Twitter ads

  • Custom audience creation

  • Privacy Information: X Privacy

4.5 Social Media Cookies

Purpose: Enable social media features and track social sharing

Duration: Varies by platform

Can You Opt Out? Yes, through platform settings

These cookies are set when you interact with social media features:

Social Media Sharing Buttons:

If we have social media share buttons on our Site, they may set cookies to:

  • Track shares and interactions

  • Enable single sign-on

  • Personalize social media content

  • Link your activity to your social profile

Embedded Content:

When we embed content from social platforms (YouTube videos, Twitter feeds, etc.), those platforms may set cookies on your device.

  • Social Media Platforms We Use:

  • Facebook: Facebook Cookies Policy

  • LinkedIn: LinkedIn Cookie Policy

  • Twitter/X: X Cookies

  • Instagram: Instagram Cookies

  • YouTube: Google Cookies

5. Complete Cookie List

Below is a detailed list of cookies we currently use on our Site:

Cookie NameProviderCategoryPurposeDurationMore Info_gaGoogle AnalyticsAnalyticsDistinguishes unique users2 yearsPrivacy_gidGoogle AnalyticsAnalyticsDistinguishes unique users24 hoursPrivacy_gatGoogle AnalyticsAnalyticsThrottles request rate1 minutePrivacyIDEGoogle AdsMarketingAd targeting and measurement1 yearPrivacy_fbpFacebookMarketingTracks visitors from Facebook3 monthsPrivacyli_sugrLinkedInMarketingBrowser identification3 monthsPrivacycookie_consentRed Maya MediaNecessaryStores your cookie preferences1 yearN/A

Note: This list is updated periodically. The actual cookies used may vary.

6. How to Control Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our Site, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customize your cookie preferences by category

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

Block All Cookies:

Prevent all cookies from being set on your device. Note: This may affect website functionality.

Block Third-Party Cookies Only:

Allow first-party cookies but block third-party tracking cookies.

Delete Cookies:

Remove existing cookies from your device at any time.

Receive Alerts:

Get notified each time a website tries to set a cookie.

How to Access Cookie Settings in Popular Browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Chrome Help

Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Firefox Help

Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Edge Help

Safari (Mac): Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Safari Help

Safari (iOS): Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies

iOS Help

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of targeted advertising from many advertising networks:

Advertising Industry Opt-Out Pages:

  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org

  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info

  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): youronlinechoices.eu

Platform-Specific Opt-Outs:

  • Google Ads: adssettings.google.com

  • Facebook: facebook.com/ads/preferences

  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls

Analytics Opt-Out:

Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

6.4 Mobile Device Settings

Mobile devices have settings to control tracking:

iOS (iPhone/iPad):

  • Settings > Privacy > Tracking

  • Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising

  • Turn off "Allow Apps to Request to Track"

Android:

  • Settings > Google > Ads

  • Turn on "Opt out of Ads Personalization"

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers support a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal that tells websites you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

At this time, our Site does not respond to DNT signals. We will update this Cookie Policy if industry standards are established and we adopt DNT response protocols.

However, you can still control cookies through the methods described in Section 6 above.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or block cookies, some parts of our Site may not work properly:

With Essential Cookies Disabled:

  • Forms may not submit correctly

  • You may be repeatedly asked to accept cookies

  • Security features may not function

  • You may not be able to access certain areas of the Site

With Analytics Cookies Disabled:

  • We won't be able to track how you use our Site

  • We can't improve user experience based on analytics data

  • No impact on your browsing experience

With Marketing Cookies Disabled:

  • You may still see ads, but they won't be personalized to your interests

  • You may see the same ads repeatedly

  • We can't measure the effectiveness of our advertising

  • No impact on core website functionality

  • With Functionality Cookies Disabled:

  • The Site won't remember your preferences

  • You may need to re-enter information on each visit

  • Features like language selection won't work automatically

9. Cookies for Client Services

When we provide marketing services to clients, we may use cookies and tracking technologies on their websites and digital properties. This may include:

Analytics and Tracking:

  • Installing Google Analytics or similar tools

  • Setting up conversion tracking

  • Implementing event tracking

  • Configuring tag management systems

Advertising:

  • Installing advertising pixels (Facebook, Google Ads, LinkedIn, etc.)

  • Setting up remarketing tags

  • Implementing conversion tracking

Performance Optimization:

  • Installing heatmap and session recording tools

  • Setting up A/B testing cookies

  • Implementing performance monitoring

When providing these services, we act as a data processor on behalf of our clients. Clients are responsible for:

  • Having appropriate privacy policies and cookie notices

  • Obtaining required consent from their users

  • Complying with applicable privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)

  • 10. International Considerations

10.1 European Economic Area (EEA) and UK

If you are located in the EEA or UK, the EU ePrivacy Directive and UK PECR require that we:

  • Obtain your consent before using non-essential cookies

  • Provide clear information about the cookies we use

  • Allow you to withdraw consent at any time

Our cookie consent banner complies with these requirements.

10.2 California and Other US States

If you are a California resident or resident of other states with privacy laws (Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah), you have the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information, which may include data collected through cookies for targeted advertising purposes.

You can opt out by:

  • Using our cookie consent tool to reject marketing cookies

  • Using the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link in our footer

  • Enabling Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser

11. Cookies and Children

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies or any other means.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately at [your email], and we will delete that information.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

  • We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in the cookies we use

  • Changes in cookie regulations

  • New features on our Site

  • Feedback from users

  • When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

  • Post the revised Cookie Policy on our Site

  • Notify you through our cookie banner (for material changes)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

13. More Information About Privacy

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please see our:

Privacy Policy: www.redmayamedia.com/privacy

Terms of Service: www.redmayamedia.com/terms

14. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Red Maya Media

DOCH & Company, LLC

Email: hello@redmayamedia.com

Website: www.redmayamedia.com

For privacy-specific inquiries: julius@redmayamedia.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

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