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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 28, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and to support advertising. Similar technologies (such as pixels, local storage, and SDKs) operate in the same general way and are referred to collectively as “cookies” in this policy.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary (always on)
Required for core site functions such as routing, security, and remembering your cookie preferences. The site will not work correctly without these and they cannot be disabled in our banner.
Performance / Analytics
Help us understand how visitors interact with the site — aggregate page views, popular pages, and performance issues. We use this information to improve the site.
Functional
Remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
Marketing
Used to deliver advertising more relevant to you and your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.
3. Specific Cookies
The table below lists representative cookies in use. The exact set may vary depending on which features you use and which third-party tools are enabled.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | SmartSphere | Stores your cookie preferences for this site. | Strictly Necessary | 365 days |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for aggregated analytics. | Performance / Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics | Persists session state for GA4 properties. | Performance / Analytics | 2 years |
| NEXT_LOCALE | SmartSphere | Remembers your language preference. | Functional | 1 year |
| _fbp | Meta | Used for advertising measurement and retargeting. | Marketing | 90 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third parties — for example, analytics providers, advertising networks, or embedded content providers. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences for this site at any time using our cookie banner. You can also control cookies directly in your browser. The links below provide instructions for the most common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Blocking all cookies — including strictly necessary ones — may cause parts of the site to stop working.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because there is not yet a common industry or legal standard for how to respond to DNT signals, we do not currently respond to them. You can still manage your preferences using our cookie banner or your browser settings.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above and, for material changes, provide notice through the site.
8. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@smartspheretechnologies.com.