Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how SmartBookmark uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Why do we use cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Online Properties. Third parties serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics and other purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function, primarily for authentication and security:
- Authentication (better-auth): Including
better-auth.session_token, used to keep you signed in. - CSRF Protection: Used to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks.
Preference and Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your personal settings:
- Language Preference (next-intl):
NEXT_LOCALE, used to remember your chosen language (e.g., English or Chinese). - Theme Preference:
theme, used to remember your UI theme choice (Dark or Light mode).
Analytics and Marketing Cookies
These cookies help us understand traffic sources and usage patterns:
- Referral Tracking:
utm_source, used to record which channel (e.g., partner link) you came from. - Website Analytics: Our analytics tools (such as Plausible or GTM) may set anonymized tracking cookies or use similar technologies.
How can I control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at support@smartbookmark.me.