Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how you interact with our pages. Cookies may be set by us ("first-party") or by third-party services we use.
2. Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | Keeps you signed in to your account | 7 days |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| cart | Stores your shopping cart contents | Session |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe fraud prevention (payment processing) | 1 year |
| admin-theme | Remembers admin light/dark mode preference | Persistent |
3. Types of Cookies
- Strictly Necessary: Essential for the website to function. These cannot be disabled. They include authentication tokens and cart data.
- Functional: Remember your preferences such as theme settings. These improve your experience but are not essential.
- Third-party: Set by external services like Stripe for secure payment processing and fraud detection.
4. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner will ask for your consent. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Please note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality, including the ability to log in and complete purchases.
5. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at SI-web@smarttechintegration.com.
For more about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.