Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
This Cookie Policy explains how Smartyn Ltd ("Smartyn", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website smartyn.net.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
2.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This information is used to improve the website and user experience. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_pref | Language preference | 1 year |
| user_prefs | User preferences | 1 year |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook advertising | 3 months |
| _li_ss | LinkedIn insights | 30 days |
3. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
3.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies that have already been set. The methods for doing this vary from browser to browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies
3.2 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can use this to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties. These third parties may include:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service
- Intercom: Customer support and messaging
- HubSpot: Marketing and CRM platform
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and advertising
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our cookie practices.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Smartyn Ltd
Email: privacy@smartyn.net
Website: smartyn.net