How and why we use cookies on our website.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services the website uses ("third-party cookies"). Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
This cookie policy applies to the website onlinesmarty.solutions, operated by Online Smarty Ltd (Company No. 11339653). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm |
Cloudflare | Bot management -- distinguishes between humans and bots to protect the website from malicious automated traffic. | 30 minutes |
__cfruid |
Cloudflare | Rate limiting -- used to identify individual clients behind a shared IP address and apply rate-limiting rules on a per-client basis. | Session |
cf_clearance |
Cloudflare | Security challenge clearance -- indicates that a visitor has successfully passed a Cloudflare security challenge. | Up to 1 year |
Under the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC) and the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. All data collected by these cookies is aggregated and pseudonymised.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Included in each page request and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for analytics reports. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track usage across sessions. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors. Used to store and count pageviews. | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics, limiting data collection on high-traffic sites. | 1 minute |
We use Google Analytics with IP anonymisation enabled, which means your full IP address is never stored by Google. We have also disabled data sharing with Google for advertising purposes.
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or form state. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
lang_pref |
onlinesmarty.solutions | Stores your preferred language (English or Spanish) so the website can display content in your chosen language on subsequent visits. | 1 year |
form_state |
onlinesmarty.solutions | Temporarily preserves form field content if you navigate away from a form, so your input is not lost. | Session |
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the setting of these cookies. The third parties whose cookies may appear on our website are:
We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties to understand how they use your data.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the website to function). You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to alert you when a cookie is being set. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking specifically by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. We respect DNT signals where technically feasible.
In accordance with the ePrivacy Directive and PECR, we will request your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from this requirement as they are essential for the website to function.
We respect your choice. If you choose to decline non-essential cookies, we will not place analytics or functional cookies on your device. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Last updated: April 2026