🍪 Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

Quick Summary

We use cookies to:

  • Make the site work properly (essential cookies)
  • Understand how visitors use our site (analytics)
  • Track affiliate clicks (marketing cookies)

You can control non-essential cookies using the buttons below.

📖 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Types of Cookies We Use

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🔍 Detailed Cookie List

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

Cookie TypePurposeExamplesDuration
EssentialRequired for basic site functionalitySession management, securitySession
AnalyticsUnderstand how visitors use our sitePage views, time on site, bounce rate2 years
MarketingTrack affiliate clicks and conversionsAffiliate network tracking30-90 days
NameProviderPurposeExpiry
PHPSESSIDSmartGuideHubsSession managementSession
cookieconsent_statusSmartGuideHubsRemember cookie preferences1 year

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

NameProviderPurposeExpiry
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguish unique users2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguish unique users24 hours
_gatGoogle AnalyticsThrottle request rate1 minute

Marketing/Affiliate Cookies

These track clicks on affiliate links to ensure proper commission tracking.

NameProviderPurposeExpiry
awin1AWinAffiliate click tracking30 days
refVariousReferral tracking30-90 days

⚙️ Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Settings

You can control which types of cookies we use:

Browser Controls

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

⚖️ Legal Compliance

GDPR Compliance

For visitors from the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by:

  • Obtaining explicit consent for non-essential cookies
  • Providing clear information about cookie usage
  • Allowing easy withdrawal of consent
  • Documenting consent records

CCPA Compliance

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) by providing:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
  • Non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

📅 Updates & Contact

Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were made.

Contact Us

For questions about our Cookie Policy:

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