Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how GiftSmart ("GiftSmart", "we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, web application, and app-related web pages.
It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as local storage, pixels, and software development kits, may also be used to remember settings, support security, measure performance, or understand how a service is used.
2. How We Use Cookies
GiftSmart may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- keep the website and web app secure
- support account sign-in and authentication
- remember basic preferences
- understand how visitors use the website
- diagnose technical issues
- measure and improve performance
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website, web app, security, routing, account access, and core service features to work. They cannot usually be switched off through our website because the service depends on them.
Preference Cookies
These cookies may remember choices such as language, display preferences, or cookie settings so the website works more consistently for you.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand aggregate usage, page performance, errors, and feature engagement. Where required, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential analytics cookies.
Affiliate and Retailer Links
Some retailer links may include affiliate tracking. If you click a third-party retailer link, that retailer may set its own cookies. GiftSmart is not responsible for the cookie or privacy practices of third-party websites.
4. Cookies in the App
The GiftSmart mobile app may use similar technologies provided by operating systems, authentication providers, analytics tools, crash reporting services, and notification services. These technologies help us provide the app, keep it secure, and improve reliability.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a warning before a cookie is stored.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect how parts of the website, web app, account access, or support pages work.
6. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page.
7. Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy can be sent to:
GiftSmart
Email: privacy@giftsmart.uk