Cookie Policy
How we use cookies — and how you stay in control of them.
Last updated: October 8, 202601 Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Smart RWD Web ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on smartrwdweb.com (the "Site").
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more broadly.
03 Legal Framework
We aim to comply with global data protection laws, including:
- EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended) — requires prior consent for non-essential cookies.
- EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — governs how personal data collected via cookies is processed.
- UK GDPR and PECR — equivalent UK legislation.
- India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) — governs processing of digital personal data of Indian residents.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) — for California residents, including the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.
04 Cookies We Use
We group cookies into four categories based on their purpose:
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Required for the Site to function — session management, security (CSRF protection), load balancing, and remembering your cookie preferences. | No |
| Analytics / Performance | Help us understand how visitors use the Site — pages viewed, time on page, errors encountered. Data is aggregated. Provider: Google Analytics 4. | Yes |
| Functional | Remember your preferences — language, region, form state, and display settings. | Yes |
| Marketing / Advertising | Used to deliver relevant advertising, measure campaign performance, and prevent ad fraud. | Yes |
Specific Cookies We Set
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Necessary | Maintains your session while you browse the Site. | Session |
cookie_consent |
Necessary | Stores your cookie preferences so we don't ask again on every visit. | 12 months |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users. | 13 months |
_ga_<ID> |
Analytics | Google Analytics 4 — maintains session state. | 13 months |
_gid |
Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (legacy). | 24 hours |
If you do not see a cookie in this table, it may be set by a third-party service as described in Section 05.
05 Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to operate and improve the Site. These third parties may also combine the information they collect with data from other sources.
| Provider | Purpose | Their Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google (Analytics) | Website traffic analysis | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google (reCAPTCHA) | Spam and bot protection on forms | Google Privacy Policy |
| Hostinger | Web hosting infrastructure | Hostinger Privacy Policy |
We have no control over cookies set by third parties. Please refer to their policies for details.
06 Your Consent
When you first visit the Site, you will see a cookie banner asking you to accept, reject, or customize cookies. No non-essential cookies are set until you make a choice.
· You can reject all non-essential cookies with one click.
· You can accept or reject categories individually.
· You can withdraw consent at any time — see Section 07.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time:
Note: if the button above does not open the consent panel, your browser may be blocking the consent script — you can still manage cookies via your browser settings (see Section 08).
07 Managing & Deleting Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Cookie banner — click "Manage Cookie Preferences" in Section 06 above to change or withdraw your choices.
- Browser settings — block or delete cookies directly in your browser. See Section 08 for step-by-step guides.
- Opt-out tools — for analytics and advertising cookies, you can use industry opt-out tools such as aboutads.info and youronlinechoices.com .
Please note: blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. For example, disabling necessary cookies may prevent you from submitting our contact form.
08 Browser Cookie Guides
For instructions on managing cookies in your browser:
For mobile browsers, refer to your device's help documentation.
09 Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
- Where required, reset cookie consent and re-ask for your preferences.
- Post a prominent notice on the Site if the change is significant.
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10 Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Email: privacy@smartrwdweb.com
General contact: info@smartrwdweb.com
Website: www.smartrwdweb.com
For more information about your data rights, see our Privacy Policy.