Cookie Policy
Learn about how SmartBooks uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website.
Effective Date: December 15, 2024
Last Updated: December 15, 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how SmartBooks uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to use 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 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 preferences and settings
- Improve website functionality and performance
- Analyze website usage and traffic patterns
- Provide personalized content and advertisements
- Enable security features and fraud prevention
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submission, and access to secure areas of the website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session for form submissions | Session |
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve our website's performance.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics Cookies | Track website usage and performance metrics | 2 years |
| Error Tracking | Help us identify and fix website issues | 30 days |
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as language preferences or form data.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings and preferences | 1 year |
| Form Data | Temporarily store form information | 24 hours |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to improve the typography of our website. Google may set cookies to provide font services.
Analytics Services
We may use analytics services to understand how our website is used and to improve our services. These services may set their own cookies.
Note: Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's privacy policy. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Website Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
- User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
- Security: To protect against fraud and ensure the security of our services
- Communication: To remember your communication preferences
6. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- Essential Cookies: Retained as long as necessary for website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for up to 2 years
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on our website
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Providing notice through our cookie consent mechanism
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 347-981-5602
Address: 93 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON, Canada
9. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you can visit:
- Privacy Commissioner of Canada:
priv.gc.ca - All About Cookies:
allaboutcookies.org - Your Online Choices:
youronlinechoices.ca