Cookie & Privacy Centre

Manage Cookies
Cookie Policy
Cookie List
Opt-out Preferences

Manage Cookies

Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Membrane Labs ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website membranelabs.com (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

We require your consent before placing any non-essential cookies or activating any third-party tracking technologies on your device. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using our cookie consent tool, accessible via the cookie settings link in the footer of our Site.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage, which function in analogous ways. References to "cookies" in this policy include all such similar technologies.

3. Your Consent

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. We will not activate any non-essential cookies or third-party tracking tools until you have provided your consent. You may:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non-essential cookies
  • Customise your preferences by category

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our Site. Please note that withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to withdrawal.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Site to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information and do not require your consent.

4.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use:

  • Google Analytics — tracks page views, session duration, user journeys, and traffic sources. Data is processed by Google LLC. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
  • Microsoft Clarity — session recording and heatmap tool that helps us understand user behaviour on our Site. Data is processed by Microsoft Corporation. For more information, see Microsoft’s Privacy Statement at privacy.microsoft.com.

4.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We use:

  • Google Ads / Remarketing — allows us to show you relevant ads across Google’s advertising network after you have visited our Site. Data is processed by Google LLC.
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag — enables conversion tracking, retargeting, and analytics for LinkedIn advertising campaigns. Data is processed by LinkedIn Corporation. For more information, see LinkedIn’s Cookie Policy at linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy.

4.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages, such as embedded video players.

  • YouTube (Google LLC) — when you play an embedded YouTube video on our Site, YouTube may set cookies on your device. These cookies are only activated after you interact with the video player. YouTube is operated by Google LLC. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Full Cookie List

A full list of cookies used on our Site, including their names, purposes, durations, and providers, is available below. This list is automatically updated whenever our Site is scanned for new or changed cookies.

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our Site are set by third-party services. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which govern how they use any information they collect. We do not control these third-party cookies.

The third-party services we use include:

  • Google LLC (Google Analytics, Google Ads, YouTube) — policies.google.com/privacy
  • Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Clarity) — privacy.microsoft.com
  • LinkedIn Corporation — linkedin.com/legal/cookie-policy
7. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data collected via cookies on the following legal bases:

  • Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) — for all non-essential cookies, including analytics, marketing, and functional cookies. You provide this consent via our cookie banner.
  • Legitimate interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) — for strictly necessary cookies required to operate the Site.

Where we rely on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data collected via cookies:

  • Right to access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to erasure — request deletion of your personal data.
  • Right to restrict processing — request that we limit how we use your data.
  • Right to data portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object — object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to opt out of sale/sharing (California residents) — under the CCPA/CPRA, you have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@membranelabs.com.

9. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

9.1 Via Our Cookie Consent Tool
Use the cookie settings link in the footer of our Site to view and update your preferences at any time.

9.2 Via Your Browser
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options", "Preferences", or "Settings" menu of your browser. Note that disabling cookies through your browser may affect the functionality of our Site and other websites you visit.

9.3 Via Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising and certain analytics directly with third parties:
Google: myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy
Microsoft: account.microsoft.com/privacy
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, in accordance with GDPR requirements.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you via our cookie consent tool or by posting a prominent notice on our Site. The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Membrane Labs
Website: membranelabs.com
Email: legal@membranelabs.com

Cookie List

WordPress

Functional

Usage

We use WordPress for website development. Read more about WordPress

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
WP_PREFERENCES_USER_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store user preferences
Name
wpEmojiSettingsSupports
Expiration
session
Function
Store browser details
Name
wp-settings-time-*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store user preferences
Name
wp-settings-*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store user preferences
Name
wordpress_test_cookie
Expiration
session
Function
Read if cookies can be placed
Name
wp_lang
Expiration
session
Function
Store language settings
Name
wordpress_logged_in_*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store logged in users
Name
wp_consent_*
Expiration
1 month
Function
Store cookie consent preferences

Google reCAPTCHA

Functional, Marketing

Usage

We use Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention. Read more about Google reCAPTCHA

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
_grecaptcha
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide spam protection

Marketing

Name
rc::c
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::b
Expiration
session
Function
Read and filter requests from bots
Name
rc::a
Expiration
persistent
Function
Read and filter requests from bots

Complianz

Functional

Usage

We use Complianz for cookie consent management. Read more about Complianz

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties. For more information, please read the Complianz Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
cmplz_user_data
Expiration
365 days
Function
Read to determine which cookie banner to show
Name
cmplz_policy_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store accepted cookie policy ID
Name
cmplz_consented_services
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_marketing
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_statistics
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_preferences
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_functional
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store cookie consent preferences
Name
cmplz_banner-status
Expiration
365 days
Function
Store if the cookie banner has been dismissed

Google Analytics

Statistics

Usage

We use Google Analytics for website statistics. Read more about Google Analytics

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
_ga
Expiration
2 years
Function
Store and count pageviews
Name
_gid
Expiration
1 day
Function
Store and count pageviews
Name
_ga_*
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store and count pageviews
Name
_gat_gtag_UA_*
Expiration
1 minute
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
utm_source
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Provide parameters to URLs to identify the campaigns that refer traffic
Name
utm_campaign
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Provide parameters to URLs to identify the campaigns that refer traffic

Google Adsense

Marketing/Tracking, Marketing, Statistics

Usage

We use Google Adsense for showing advertisements. Read more about Google Adsense

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Adsense Privacy Statement.

Marketing/Tracking

Name
_gcl_au
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store and track conversions

Marketing

Name
google_adsense_settings
Expiration
persistent
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting

Statistics

Name
_gcl_ls
Expiration
Function
Store and track interaction

LinkedIn

Marketing, Preferences, Statistics, Functional

Usage

We use LinkedIn for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more about LinkedIn

Sharing data

For more information, please read the LinkedIn Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
li_sugr
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity on .linkedin.com
Name
UserMatchHistory
Expiration
30 days
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting on .linkedin.com
Name
lms_ads
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store and track visits across websites
Name
_guid
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity
Name
li-oatml
Expiration
1 month
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting

Preferences

Name
bcookie
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store browser details on .linkedin.com
Name
lidc
Expiration
1 day
Function
Provide load balancing functionality on .linkedin.com
Name
bscookie
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store logged in users on .www.linkedin.com
Name
li_alerts
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store if a message has been shown

Statistics

Name
AnalyticsSyncHistory
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store and track visits across websites on .linkedin.com
Name
lms_analytics
Expiration
30 days
Function
Store and track a visitor's identity

Functional

Name
li_gc
Expiration
6 months
Function
Store cookie consent preferences on .linkedin.com
Name
sdsc
Expiration
session
Function
Provide load balancing functionality
Name
BizographicsOptOut
Expiration
10 years
Function
Store privacy preferences

Google Fonts

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Fonts for display of webfonts. Read more about Google Fonts

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Fonts Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
Google Fonts API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

Google Maps

Marketing

Usage

We use Google Maps for maps display. Read more about Google Maps

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Maps Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
Google Maps API
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Read user IP address

YouTube

Marketing

Usage

We use YouTube for video display. Read more about YouTube

Sharing data

For more information, please read the YouTube Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
GPS
Expiration
session
Function
Store location data
Name
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Expiration
6 months
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
YSC
Expiration
session
Function
Store and track interaction
Name
PREF
Expiration
8 months
Function
Store user preferences

CloudFlare

Functional

Usage

We use CloudFlare for content distribution network (CDN) services. Read more about CloudFlare

Sharing data

For more information, please read the CloudFlare Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
__cf_bm
Expiration
30 minutes
Function
Read and filter requests from bots on .hubspot.com

Google Ads

Statistics, Marketing

Usage

We use Google Ads for advertising. Read more about Google Ads

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Google Ads Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
_gac_UA-*
Expiration
90 days
Function
Store and count pageviews

Marketing

Name
_gcl_aw
Expiration
90 days
Function
Provide ad delivery or retargeting
Name
ads/ga-audiences
Expiration
expires immediately
Function
Store information for remarketing purposes

Google Tag Manager for WordPress

Functional

Usage

We use Google Tag Manager for WordPress for website statistics. Read more about Google Tag Manager for WordPress

Sharing data

This data is not shared with third parties.

Functional

Name
__TAG_ASSISTANT
Expiration
Function
Provide admin functions

Wordfence

Functional

Usage

We use Wordfence for security and fraud prevention. Read more about Wordfence

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Wordfence Privacy Statement.

Functional

Name
wfwaf-authcookie*
Expiration
1 day
Function
Read to determine if the user is logged in
Name
wf-scan-issue-expanded-*
Expiration
session
Function
Provide the identification of trusted web traffic

Wistia

Statistics, Marketing

Usage

We use Wistia for video display. Read more about Wistia

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Wistia Privacy Statement.

Statistics

Name
wistia-video-progress-*
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store if the user has seen embedded content

Marketing

Name
wistia
Expiration
persistent
Function
Store performed actions on the website

Microsoft Clarity

Marketing, Statistics

Usage

We use Microsoft Clarity for heat maps and screen recordings. Read more about Microsoft Clarity

Sharing data

For more information, please read the Microsoft Clarity Privacy Statement.

Marketing

Name
_clck
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store a unique user ID
Name
ANONCHK
Expiration
Function
Name
MUID
Expiration
1 year
Function
Store and track visits across websites

Statistics

Name
_clsk
Expiration
1 day
Function
Store and combine pageviews by a user into a single session recording
Name
_cltk
Expiration
Function
Store and track interaction

Miscellaneous

Purpose pending investigation

Usage

Sharing data

Sharing of data is pending investigation

Purpose pending investigation

Name
cs-aHR0cHM6Ly9tZW1icmFuZWxhYnMuY29tLy8=-ui
Expiration
Function
Name
cs-aHR0cHM6Ly9tZW1icmFuZWxhYnMuY29tLy8=-document-preview-urls
Expiration
Function
Name
cs-aHR0cHM6Ly9tZW1icmFuZWxhYnMuY29tLy8=-cs-max-data
Expiration
Function
Name
cs-aHR0cHM6Ly9tZW1icmFuZWxhYnMuY29tLy8=-open-docs
Expiration
Function
Name
cs-dW5kZWZpbmVkdW5kZWZpbmVk-open-docs
Expiration
Function
Name
cookieyes-consent
Expiration
Function
Name
ln_or
Expiration
Function
Name
cs-aHR0cHM6Ly9tZW1icmFuZWxhYnMuY29tLy8=-inspector-groups-elements
Expiration
Function
Name
jasper-flags
Expiration
Function
Name
SYNCED_BLACKLISTED_URLS
Expiration
Function
Name
ld:*:$diagnostics
Expiration
Function
Name
_dd_s
Expiration
Function
Name
_cfuvid
Expiration
Function
.hubspot.com
Name
wp-postpass_*
Expiration
Function
Name
wpc*
Expiration
Function
Name
li_fat_id
Expiration
Function
Name
li_adsId
Expiration
Function
Name
VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA
Expiration
Function
.youtube.com
Name
fp_logged_in_roles
Expiration
Function
Name
handl_original_ref
Expiration
Function
Name
handl_landing_page
Expiration
Function
Name
handl_ip
Expiration
Function
Name
handl_ref
Expiration
Function
Name
handl_url
Expiration
Function
Name
utm_medium
Expiration
Function
Name
utm_term
Expiration
Function
Name
utm_content
Expiration
Function
Name
gclid
Expiration
Function
Name
email
Expiration
Function
Name
username
Expiration
Function
Name
loglevel
Expiration
Function
Name
uber_menu_settings_tab
Expiration
Function
Name
AMP_1aa3779c54
Expiration
Function
Name
fdce65a8_wp_ai_studio_invalidation
Expiration
Function
Name
fdce65a8_wp_ai_studio_chat_state
Expiration
Function
Name
cmplz_id
Expiration
365 days
Function
Name
cmplz_saved_categories
Expiration
365 days
Function
Name
cmplz_saved_services
Expiration
365 days
Function

Opt-out Preferences

We do not sell or share personal information to third parties for monetary consideration; however, we may disclose certain personal information to third parties under circumstances that might be deemed a “sale” or ”Sharing” for residents of California (CPRA), Colorado (CPA), Connecticut (CTDPA), Nevada (NRS 603A), Utah (UCPA) and Virginia (CDPA).

We respect and understand that you may want to be sure that your personal information is not being sold or shared. You may request that we exclude your personal information from such arrangements, or direct us to limit the use and disclosure of possible sensitive personal information, by entering your name and email address below. You may need to provide additional identifying information before we can process your request.