Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
Welcome to Smilies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can manage your preferences. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences (such as login information, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time.
Cookies are used to improve your browsing experience, enhance website functionality, and provide insights into how the site is being used.
2. How We Use Cookies
At Smilies, we use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly
- Provide a smooth shopping experience for our digital planners
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Remember your preferences for future visits
We do NOT use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to work correctly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, shopping cart management, secure login, and checkout processes.
• Examples:
- Shopping cart and checkout functionality (WooCommerce cookies)
- Security and authentication cookies
- Login session cookies (if you have an account)
These cookies do not require your consent, but we still inform you about them.
b) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or display settings) to provide a more personalized experience.
• Examples:
- Saving your preferred layout for planners
- Remembering form inputs you’ve filled out previously
You can choose to disable these cookies, but it may affect how certain features work.
c) Performance (Analytics) Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which helps us improve the site’s performance and user experience.
• Examples:
- Google Analytics (configured to be GDPR-compliant)
- Tracking website traffic, popular pages, and usage patterns
These cookies require your consent, and you can opt out at any time.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services (like Google Analytics) that set their own cookies to collect anonymous usage data. These cookies help us analyze website performance but do not collect personal information unless you explicitly provide it.
We do NOT use third-party advertising or retargeting cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Manage Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies
- Safari: Manage Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services. Please review this page regularly for any updates.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, feel free to reach out:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Form: www.shopsmilies.com/contact-us/