SmitSocial.Media Limited
Website: https://smitsocialmedia.com
Last updated: 22 February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on https://smitsocialmedia.com.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work properly and can also provide analytics information to help site owners improve their sites.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
- Persistent cookies (remain for a set period or until deleted)
How we use cookies
We use cookies for:
- Essential website operation (WordPress may set cookies needed for core functionality, especially if any login/admin functions exist)
- Analytics (Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the Website
We do not use cookies for advertising, profiling, or marketing.
Cookies we use
Essential cookies (WordPress)
WordPress may set cookies that support basic site functionality. The exact cookies depend on how the site is configured and whether login features are used.
Common WordPress cookies can include (examples):
- wordpress_logged_in_[hash] – helps maintain logged-in sessions (only if login is used)
- wordpress_sec_[hash] – security cookie for logged-in users (only if login is used)
- wp-settings-[uid] / wp-settings-time-[uid] – stores user preferences (only if login is used)
Note: If your site does not offer visitor accounts/login, many of the login-related cookies won’t be set for typical visitors.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish users and understand usage patterns. Depending on your Google Analytics configuration (GA4) you may see cookies such as:
- _ga – used to distinguish users (typically expires after 2 years)
- ga[container-id] – used to persist session state (expiry varies, often around 2 years)
- _gid – used to distinguish users (typically expires after 24 hours; may or may not be present depending on configuration)
- *_gat / gat ** – used to manage request rate (typically expires after 1 minute; may or may not be present)
Cookie names and durations can change based on Google updates and your implementation.
Consent and cookie controls
Where required by law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential analytics cookies.
You can also control cookies via your browser settings:
- Block cookies
- Delete cookies
- Set preferences per site
If you block cookies, parts of the Website may not function as intended, and analytics may be limited.
How to withdraw consent
If you previously accepted analytics cookies, you can withdraw consent by:
- Adjusting your cookie preferences (if a cookie banner/preferences tool is available), and/or
- Deleting cookies in your browser and revisiting the Website to reset choices
More information
For more information about Google’s use of data, you can review Google’s privacy materials (search for “Google Privacy Policy” and “Google Analytics privacy”).
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date above.
