Effective Date: Jan 1, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Smart Product Emails (“we,” “us,” “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies typically contain:
- A unique identifier
- The name of the website
- Some numbers and characters
- An expiration date
Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login status, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features of our website would not be available.
Examples:
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
- Shopping cart cookies: Remember items in your cart during checkout
- Security cookies: Authenticate users and prevent fraud
- Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers
You cannot opt-out of essential cookies if you want to use our website.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
Examples:
- Language preferences
- Region or country selection
- Username (for account access)
- Interface customization settings
These cookies are not essential but improve your experience on our website.
2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website’s performance and user experience.
We may use:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website traffic, user behavior, and demographics
- Other analytics tools: Similar services to understand website usage
Information collected may include:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Bounce rate
- Traffic sources (how you found our website)
- Device and browser information
- Geographic location (general, not precise)
Note: Analytics data is typically anonymized and aggregated.
2.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
We may use:
- Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions from Facebook ads and enables retargeting
- Google Ads: Tracks conversions and enables remarketing
- Other advertising platforms: Similar services for ad tracking and targeting
These cookies may:
- Track your browsing activity across different websites
- Show you personalized ads based on your interests
- Measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns
You can opt-out of advertising cookies through your browser settings or third-party tools.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Cookies can be categorized in different ways:
3.1 By Duration
Session Cookies:
- Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Used for essential functions like maintaining your login session
Persistent Cookies:
- Remain on your device for a set period (days, months, or years)
- Used for remembering preferences and analytics
3.2 By Origin
First-Party Cookies:
- Set by our website (smartproductemails.com)
- Used for site functionality, preferences, and analytics
Third-Party Cookies:
- Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook)
- Used for analytics, advertising, and social media integration
4. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a list of cookies that may be used on our website:
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_* | WordPress authentication and session management | Session | First-party |
wp-settings-* | Stores WordPress user interface preferences | 1 year | First-party |
woocommerce_* | Shopping cart functionality and checkout process | Session/Varies | First-party |
PHPSESSID | Session identifier for server-side tracking | Session | First-party |
Analytics Cookies (if implemented)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics – distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Third-party |
_gid | Google Analytics – distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Third-party |
_gat | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute | Third-party |
Marketing Cookies (if implemented)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
_fbp | Facebook Pixel – tracks conversions and enables retargeting | 3 months | Third-party |
fr | Facebook – delivers advertising and measures performance | 3 months | Third-party |
IDE | Google DoubleClick – ad serving and retargeting | 1 year | Third-party |
Note: This list may not be exhaustive. Third-party services may set additional cookies. We will update this policy as our cookie usage changes.
5. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
5.1 Web Beacons (Pixel Tags)
Small invisible images embedded in emails or web pages that track whether you’ve opened an email or visited a page.
5.2 Local Storage
HTML5 local storage that stores data locally on your device for improved performance and offline functionality.
5.3 Device Fingerprinting
Collecting information about your device (browser version, screen size, etc.) to create a unique identifier for analytics and fraud prevention.
6. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options for managing cookies:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies: Remove existing cookies
- Block cookies: Prevent new cookies from being set
- Receive notifications: Get alerts before cookies are set
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome:
- Click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner
- Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox:
- Click the three lines (☰) in the top-right corner
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security
- Under “Cookies and Site Data,” choose your settings
Safari:
- Click Safari > Preferences
- Go to the Privacy tab
- Choose your cookie settings under “Cookies and website data”
Microsoft Edge:
- Click the three dots (…) in the top-right corner
- Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
- Choose your cookie settings
6.2 Opt-Out Tools
Google Analytics Opt-Out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising Opt-Out:
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ (for EU users)
6.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers support “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can use the opt-out tools above to limit tracking.
6.4 Cookie Consent Management
We may implement a cookie consent banner that allows you to customize your cookie preferences. You can update your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer
- Contacting us at support@smartproductemails.com
7. Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you disable essential cookies:
- You may not be able to use certain features of our website
- You may need to manually adjust preferences each time you visit
- Shopping cart functionality may not work
- You may be repeatedly asked to accept cookies
If you disable analytics or marketing cookies:
- The website will still function normally
- You will not see personalized advertisements
- We will not be able to track your behavior for analytics purposes
8. Third-Party Cookie Policies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies or how third parties use them.
We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties:
- Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Ads: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
- Stripe (WooPayments): https://stripe.com/privacy
- WordPress.org: https://wordpress.org/about/privacy/
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors.
We will notify you of material changes by:
- Posting a notice on our website
- Updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Smart Product Emails
Email: support@smartproductemails.com
Website: https://smartproductemails.com
Quick Summary
What are cookies? Small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Why do we use cookies?
- Make our website work properly (essential cookies)
- Remember your preferences (functional cookies)
- Understand how you use our website (analytics cookies)
- Show you relevant ads (marketing cookies)
Can I opt-out?
- Essential cookies: No (required for website functionality)
- Functional, analytics, and marketing cookies: Yes (through browser settings or opt-out tools)
What happens if I disable cookies?
- Some website features may not work
- Your experience may be less personalized
- You’ll need to re-enter preferences each visit
How do I manage cookies?
- Change your browser settings
- Use opt-out tools (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on)
- Use our cookie consent banner (if implemented)
Questions? Contact us at support@smartproductemails.com
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
Thank you for visiting Smart Product Emails!