Smash Cookie Policy in the United Kingdom
The Smash platform uses cookies to ensure the website operates correctly, remains secure, and provides a convenient experience for users in the United Kingdom. Some cookies are essential for the site to function, while others help analyse usage patterns and tailor content to individual preferences. Cookies do not grant access to personal information stored on a device beyond what is needed for the site to work. Users retain full control over their cookie settings at any time.
How Smash Uses Cookies
When a user visits the Smash website, small data files called cookies are saved to their device. These files help the platform remember preferences, maintain session continuity, and track browsing activity within the site.
Cookies serve several practical purposes on the platform:
- Monitoring website traffic and performance;
- Understanding how users interact with different sections of the site;
- Adapting content and layout based on browsing behaviour;
- Supporting security measures and fraud prevention.
Cookies do not access private files or internal data stored on a device. They collect only information related to activity on the website itself, which means personal privacy is not compromised by their use.
Types of Cookies Used on the Website
The platform employs three main categories of cookies, each serving a distinct function.
Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary files that exist only for the duration of a visit. They are deleted automatically once the browser is closed and help maintain continuity during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on a device for a defined period after a session ends. They allow the website to recognise returning users and remember previously selected settings, such as language preferences.
Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies collect aggregated data about how the website is used. This information helps improve site performance, refine the mobile experience, and identify areas where services can be enhanced.
All three cookie types are used to support convenience and to personalise the experience for each user. No category of cookie is used to collect sensitive personal data or to track activity outside of the website.
Your Cookie Choices
Users have full control over how cookies are managed through their browser settings. Most modern browsers allow a range of actions regarding stored data files.
The following actions are available through standard browser controls:
- Viewing all cookies currently stored on a device;
- Deleting individual cookies or clearing all stored cookies at once;
- Blocking third-party cookies from being saved;
- Setting the browser to notify you before a cookie is accepted;
- Disabling cookies entirely for all websites;
- Managing Flash cookies separately through the Adobe Flash Player settings manager.
It is important to note that blocking all cookies may limit access to certain features of the website. Functions such as saved preferences, auto-login, and personalised content may not operate as intended if cookies are fully restricted.
Flash Cookie Settings
Flash cookies, also known as Local Shared Objects, are managed separately from standard browser cookies. They can be configured through the Adobe Flash Player Settings Manager, which allows users to set storage permissions, define size restrictions, and adjust security parameters for Flash-based technologies.
Blocking or deleting Flash cookies may affect specific website functions. Features such as language preferences and auto-login rely on stored data to operate correctly. Users who choose to restrict Flash cookies should be aware that certain parts of the website may not function as expected.
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