Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2025-03-07
This Cookie Policy explains how Smaplies (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at https://smaplies.shop. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide analytics data, store your preferences, and enable personalized advertising and social media features. Cookies may be stored on your device for different periods – some cookies are “session cookies” which are deleted when you close your browser, while others are “persistent cookies” which remain on your device for longer.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. These include cookies for shopping cart functionality and secure checkout processes.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
Specific Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cart | Used to store information about the contents of your cart. | 2 weeks |
| checkout_token | Used to enable checkout process. | 1 hour |
| secure_customer_sig | Used to authenticate logged-in customers. | 20 years |
2. Performance Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
3. Functionality Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| currency | Remembers the currency you selected to shop in. | 30 days |
| recently_viewed | Tracks products you’ve recently viewed. | 30 days |
4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements. | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency. | 3 months |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may be placed by:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our customers use the site. You can learn more about Google Analytics cookies at https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage.
- Facebook: We use Facebook cookies to track the effectiveness of our Facebook advertising campaigns and to show you relevant ads on Facebook. Learn more about Facebook cookies at https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/.
- Shopify: As our e-commerce platform provider, Shopify uses cookies for various essential functions. Learn more about Shopify’s cookie usage at https://www.shopify.com/legal/cookies.
- Payment Processors: Our payment processors may place cookies to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
You can manage and delete cookies in the following ways:
Browser Controls
- Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/kb/cookies
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies
- Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/help/17442
- Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4468242
Opt-Out Programs
- Google Analytics: You can download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
- Interest-Based Advertising: Most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. See http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or http://www.youronlinechoices.com.
Please note that rejecting cookies may affect the functionality of our website. If you reject or disable certain cookies, you might not be able to complete a purchase on our site or take full advantage of all our features.
Legal Framework
Our use of cookies is in accordance with the relevant data protection laws, including:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU
- The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) in the UK
- The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) for California residents
For more information on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Smaplies
Email: sales@smaplies.shop
Address: 87 High St, Chatham ME4 4EE UK