This page was last changed on 7th August 2020, last checked on 7th August 2020 and applies to citizens of Canada.
1. Introduction
Our website, https://smartertechnologies.com (hereinafter: “the website”) uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on our website.
2. What are cookies?
A cookie is a small simple file that is sent along with pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or another device. The information stored therein may be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties during a subsequent visit.
3. What are scripts?
A script is a piece of programme code that is used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.
4. What is a web beacon?
A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on a website that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.
5. Consent
When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a pop-up with an explanation about cookies. You do have the right to opt-out and to object against the further use of non-functional cookies.
5.1 Manage your consent settings
You can also disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that our website may no longer work properly.
6. Third parties
We have made agreements about the use of cookies with other companies that place cookies. However, we cannot guarantee that these third parties handle your personal data in a reliable or secure manner. Parties such as Google are to be considered as independent data controllers. We recommend that you read the privacy statements of these companies.
7. Cookies
7.1 Technical or functional cookies
Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. By placing functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you do not need to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website and, for example, the items remain in your shopping cart until you have paid.
7.2 Social media buttons
On our website we have included buttons for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to promote webpages (e.g. “like”, “pin”) or share (e.g. “tweet”) on social networks like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. These buttons work using pieces of code coming from Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn themselves. This code places cookies. These social media buttons also can store and process certain information, so a personalized advertisement can be shown to you.
Please read the privacy statement of these social networks (which can change regularly) to read what they do with your (personal) data which they process using these cookies. The data that is retrieved is anonymised as much as possible. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are located in the United States.
8. Placed cookies
Wistia
We use Wistia for video display. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Statistics | ||
| wistia-video-progress-* | persistent | Store if the user has seen embedded content |
| Marketing/Tracking | ||
| wistia | persistent | Store performed actions on the website |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Wistia Privacy Policy.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics for website statistics. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Statistics (anonymous) | ||
| _ga | 2 years | |
| _gid | 1 day | Count and track pageviews |
| _gat | 1 minute | Filter requests from bots |
| Statistics | ||
| _gat_gtag_UA_* | 1 minute | Store a unique user ID |
| Purpose pending investigation | ||
| _gac_UA-* |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Google Analytics Privacy Policy.
GDPR Cookie Consent
We use GDPR Cookie Consent for cookie consent management. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Functional | ||
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-non-necessary | session | Check if cookies can be placed |
| viewed_cookie_policy | persistent | Store if a message has been shown |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | session | Check if cookies can be placed |
Sharing
This data is not shared with third parties.
Fusion Theme
We use Fusion Theme for website design. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Functional | ||
| fusionredux_current_tab | 1 week | |
| Purpose pending investigation | ||
| fusion_metabox_tab_* |
Sharing
This data is not shared with third parties.
WordPress
We use WordPress for website development. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Functional | ||
| wp-saving-post | 1 day | Autosave a post in the editor |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | persistent | Keep users logged in |
| wp-api-schema-model* | session | |
| wordpress_test_cookie | none | Check if cookies can be placed |
Sharing
This data is not shared with third parties.
WordFence
We use WordFence for website security. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Functional | ||
| wfwaf-authcookie-* | 12 hours | Determine if the user is logged in |
| Purpose pending investigation | ||
| wf-scan-issue-expanded-* |
Sharing
For more information, please read the WordFence Privacy Policy.
WooCommerce
We use WooCommerce for webshop management. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Functional | ||
| wc_cart_hash_* | session | Store items in shopping cart |
| wc_fragments_* | persistent |
Sharing
This data is not shared with third parties.
Automattic
We use Automattic for website development. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Statistics | ||
| tk_ai | session | Store a unique user ID |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Automattic Privacy Policy.
MailChimp
We use MailChimp for mailing list subscriptions. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Statistics | ||
| mailchimp_landing_site | 1 month | Store which page was visited first |
| Purpose pending investigation | ||
| mailchimp.cart.* |
Sharing
For more information, please read the MailChimp Privacy Policy.
Complianz
We use Complianz for cookie consent management. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Functional | ||
| cmplz_user_data | 365 days | Determines which cookie banner to show |
| complianz_consent_status | 365 days | Store cookie consent preferences |
| complianz_policy_id | 365 days | Store accepted cookie policy ID |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Complianz Privacy Policy.
We use Facebook for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Marketing/Tracking | ||
| _fbp | 3 months | Store and track visits across websites |
| actppresence | 1 year | Manage ad display frequency |
| _fbc | 2 years | Store last visit |
| fbm* | 1 year | Store account details |
| xs | 3 months | Store a unique session ID |
| fr | 3 months | Enable ad delivery or retargeting |
| datr | 2 years | Provide fraud prevention |
| sb | 2 years | Store browser details |
| *_fbm_ | 1 year | Store account details |
| Functional | ||
| wd | 1 week | Determine screen resolution |
| act | 90 days | Keep users logged in |
| c_user | 90 days | Store a unique user ID |
| csm | 90 days | Provide fraud prevention |
| presence | session | Store and track if the browser tab is active |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Facebook Privacy Policy.
Google Tag Manager
We use Google Tag Manager for website statistics. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Purpose pending investigation | ||
| _gat_UA-* | ||
| Marketing/Tracking | ||
| _gcl_au | persistent | Store and track conversions |
| Statistics | ||
| uslk_inital_url | persistent | |
| uslk_referrer | persistent | |
| uslk_operator_binding | persistent | |
| uslk_drag | persistent | |
| uslk_page_impressions | persistent | |
| uslk_in_service_time | persistent | |
| uslk_s | session | |
| uslk_e | 1 year |
Sharing
This data is not shared with third parties.
Under Construction
We use Under Construction for website design. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Purpose pending investigation | ||
| ucp_tabs |
Sharing
This data is not shared with third parties.
Divi (Elegant Themes)
We use Divi (Elegant Themes) for website design. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Functional | ||
| et-pb-recent-items-colors | persistent | Provide functions across pages |
Sharing
This data is not shared with third parties.
Snowplow
We use Snowplow for website statistics. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Purpose pending investigation | ||
| snowplowOutQueue_diginius_cf_get | ||
| snowplowOutQueue_snowday__wn_post* | ||
| snowplowOutQueue_snowplow_cf | ||
| Statistics | ||
| _sp_id* | 2 years | Store a unique user ID |
| _sp_ses* | 30 minutes | Store a unique session ID |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Snowplow Privacy Policy.
SiteGround
We use SiteGround for website hosting. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Functional | ||
| wpSGCacheBypass | persistent |
Sharing
For more information, please read the SiteGround Privacy Policy.
Google Ads
We use Google Ads for advertising. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Marketing/Tracking | ||
| _gac_* | 90 days | Store and track audience reach |
| ads/ga-audiences | none | Store information for remarketing purposes |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Google Ads Privacy Policy.
JetPack
We use JetPack for advertising. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Statistics | ||
| tk_tc | session | Store the user’s usage history |
| tk_qs | 30 minutes |
Sharing
For more information, please read the JetPack Privacy Policy.
Shopify
We use Shopify for webshop management. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Statistics | ||
| _y | ||
| _shopify_y | 1 year | |
| _s | ||
| _shopify_s | ||
| _shopify_fs | ||
| _shopify_sa_p | ||
| _shopify_sa_t | ||
| _landing_page | ||
| Functional | ||
| _orig_referrer |
Sharing
This data is not shared with third parties.
Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts for display of webfonts. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Marketing/Tracking | ||
| Google Fonts API | none | Request user IP address |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Google Fonts Privacy Policy.
Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA for spam prevention. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Marketing/Tracking | ||
| rc::c | session | Filter requests from bots |
| rc::b | session | Filter requests from bots |
| rc::a | persistent | Filter requests from bots |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Google reCAPTCHA Privacy Policy.
Google Maps
We use Google Maps for maps display. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Marketing/Tracking | ||
| Google Maps API | none | Request user IP address |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Google Maps Privacy Policy.
YouTube
We use YouTube for video display. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Marketing/Tracking | ||
| GPS | session | Store location data |
| Functional | ||
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | 6 months | Estimate bandwidth |
| Statistics | ||
| YSC | session | Store a unique user ID |
| PREF | 1 year | Store and track visits across websites |
Sharing
For more information, please read the YouTube Privacy Policy.
PayPal
We use PayPal for payment processing. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Functional | ||
| ts_c | 3 years | Provide fraud prevention |
| paypal | persistent | Provide fraud prevention |
| __paypal_storage__ | persistent | Store account details |
Sharing
For more information, please read the PayPal Privacy Policy.
Dailymotion
We use Dailymotion for video display. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Purpose pending investigation | ||
| ts | ||
| v1st | ||
| hist | ||
| Statistics | ||
| damd | session | Store performed actions on the website |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Dailymotion Privacy Policy.
We use Twitter for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Functional | ||
| local_storage_support_test | persistent | Load balancing functionality |
| Marketing/Tracking | ||
| metrics_token | persistent | Store if the user has seen embedded content |
Sharing
For more information, please read the Twitter Privacy Policy.
We use LinkedIn for display of recent social posts and/or social share buttons. Read more
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Marketing/Tracking | ||
| bcookie | 2 years | Store browser details |
| li-oatml | 1 month | Enable ad delivery or retargeting |
| li_sugr | 3 months | Store browser details |
| UserMatchHistory | 30 days | Enable ad delivery or retargeting |
| lidc | 1 day | Store performed actions on the website |
| bscookie | 2 years | Store performed actions on the website |
| X-LI-IDC | session | Provide functions across pages |
| Functional | ||
| BizographicsOptOut | 10 years | Store privacy preferences |
| Purpose pending investigation | ||
| linkedin_oauth_* | session |
Sharing
For more information, please read the LinkedIn Privacy Policy.
Miscellaneous
| Name | Retention | Function |
| Purpose pending investigation | ||
| otr | ||
| loglevel | ||
| cnv | ||
| altutgv2 | ||
| csr | ||
| undefined | ||
| UTGv2 | ||
| _uetsid_exp | ||
| _uetsid | ||
| gglcptch_hide_banner_on_plugin_page | 1 year | |
| persist:* | ||
| _sp_id_* | ||
| _uetvid_exp | ||
| _uetvid | ||
| _gcl_aw |
Sharing
This data is not shared with third parties.
9. Your rights with respect to personal data
You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:
- you may submit a request for access to the data we process about you;
- you may object to the processing;
- you may request an overview, in a commonly used format, of the data we process about you;
- you may request correction or deletion of the data if it is incorrect or not or no longer relevant. Where appropriate, the amended information shall be transmitted to third parties having access to the information in question.
- You have the right to withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. You will be informed of the implications of such withdrawal.
- You have the right to address a challenge concerning non-compliance with PIPEDA to our organisation and, if the issue is not resolved, to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
To exercise these rights, please contact us. Please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this cookie statement. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you.
10. Enabling/disabling and deleting cookies
You can use your internet browser to automatically or manually delete cookies. You can also specify that certain cookies may not be placed. Another option is to change the settings of your internet browser so that you receive a message each time a cookie is placed. For more information about these options, please refer to the instructions in the Help section of your browser. Or you can indicate your preferences on the following page: https://youradchoices.ca
11. Contact details
For questions and/or comments about our cookie policy and this statement, please contact us by using the following contact details:
Smarter Technologies Group Ltd
1 Yeoman Road, Austin Park, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3FG
United Kingdom
Website: https://smartertechnologies.com
Email: enquiries@smartertechnologies.com
Phone number: 0330 223 5000
This cookie policy was synchronised with cookiedatabase.org on 4th August 2020