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
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required for basic site functionality | Session management, security | Session | |
| Understand how visitors use our site | Page views, time on site, bounce rate | 2 years | |
| Track affiliate clicks and conversions | Affiliate network tracking | 30-90 days |
🔍 Detailed Cookie List
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
SmartGuideHubs | Session management | Session |
cookieconsent_status |
SmartGuideHubs | Remember cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguish unique users | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
Marketing/Affiliate Cookies
These track clicks on affiliate links to ensure proper commission tracking.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
awin1 |
AWin | Affiliate click tracking | 30 days |
ref |
Various | Referral tracking | 30-90 days |
⚙️ Manage Your Cookie Preferences
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:
- Email: privacy@smartguidehubs.com
- Contact Form: smartguidehubs.com/contact.html