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Parse Google Analytics __utmz cookie
// inspiration from http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1688657/how-do-i-extract-google-analytics-campaign-data-from-their-cookie-with-javascript
// readCookie is from // http://www.quirksmode.org/js/cookies.html
// utmcsr = utm_source
// utmccn = utm_campaign
// utmcmd = utm_medium
// utmctr = utm_term
// utmcct = utm_content
var parseAnalyticsCookie = function() {
var values = {};
var cookie = getCookie("__utmz");
if (cookie) {
var z = cookie.split('.');
if (z.length >= 4) {
var y = z[4].split('|');
for (i = 0; i < y.length; i++) {
var pair = y[i].split("=");
values[pair[0]] = pair[1];
}
}
}
return values;
}
/*
More information and examples for each parameter
Campaign Source (utm_source)
---
Required. Use utm_source to identify a search engine, newsletter name, or other source.
Example: utm_source=google
Campaign Medium (utm_medium)
---
Required. Use utm_medium to identify a medium such as email or cost-per- click.
Example: utm_medium=cpc
Campaign Term (utm_term)
---
Used for paid search. Use utm_term to note the keywords for this ad.
Example: utm_term=running+shoes
Campaign Content (utm_content)
---
Used for A/B testing and content-targeted ads. Use utm_content to differentiate ads or links that point to the same URL.
Examples: utm_content=logolink or utm_content=textlink
Campaign Name (utm_campaign)
---
Used for keyword analysis. Use utm_campaign to identify a specific product promotion or strategic campaign.
Example: utm_campaign=spring_sale
*/
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you can we set this to hidden fields separately?

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