Cookies 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 more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you return to the site or navigate between pages.

How We Use Cookies

Smooth Purse uses cookies to improve your experience on our website and to understand how visitors interact with our content. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To remember your cookie preferences
• To keep our website secure and prevent fraud
• To understand how you use our website through analytics
• To remember your preferences and settings
• To improve website functionality and user experience

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples include:

• Cookie consent preferences
• Security and authentication
• Session management

Legal basis: These cookies are essential for the website to work, so they are set automatically and do not require consent.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's functionality and content.

What they track:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our website
• Links you click on our site
• Device and browser information
• Approximate geographic location

Legal basis: We set these cookies based on your consent. You can accept or reject them through our cookie banner.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

What they do:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide enhanced features
• Remember information you've entered

Legal basis: We set these based on your consent through our cookie preferences.

Specific Cookies We Set

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for information about how they use cookies.

Third-party services we use may include:

• Analytics providers: To help us understand website usage
• Payment processors: When you make purchases (these services have their own cookie policies)

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can click "Settings" to choose which types of cookies to allow.

Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Please note that if you block all cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals, and we do not currently respond to Do Not Track browser signals.

Instead, we recommend using our cookie preference tools or your browser's cookie management features to control tracking.

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be temporary or persistent:

• Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help the website remember what you're doing as you move between pages.
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.

The specific duration of each cookie is listed in the "Specific Cookies We Set" section above.

Why Cookie Preferences Matter

Controlling your cookie preferences helps you:

• Protect your privacy by limiting data collection
• Control which companies can track your behaviour
• Reduce unwanted targeted advertising
• Comply with your own data protection preferences

However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our website. Essential cookies cannot be blocked as they are necessary for the site to function.

Updates to Cookie Usage

We may update our use of cookies from time to time. When we make significant changes, we will update this policy and the "Last updated" date. If we start using cookies for materially different purposes, we will notify you and, where required, obtain your consent.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

• All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
• Information Commissioner's Office (UK): ico.org.uk

These resources provide comprehensive information about cookies, including how to control or delete them.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this cookies policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Smooth Purse Ltd, 42 Portland Street, Manchester M1 4DG, United Kingdom

Related Policies

For more information about how we protect your privacy, please see:

• Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal data
• GDPR Compliance - Your rights under UK data protection law