Cookie Policy
Learn how Smunapet Studios uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, provide personalized content, and ensure the security of our digital services.
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how Smunapet Studios ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies on our website and related services. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
By continuing to browse or use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Quick Summary
- We use cookies to improve your browsing experience
- Cookies help us provide personalized content and services
- You can control cookie settings through your browser
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. These files contain information that helps websites remember your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior, enabling a more personalized and efficient user experience.
How Cookies Work
- Stored locally on your device
- Sent back to the website on subsequent visits
- Contain information about your preferences
- Help websites recognize your device
Cookie Components
- Name and value pair
- Domain that set the cookie
- Expiration date
- Path and security settings
Types of Cookie Data
Cookies can store various types of information, including:
Technical Information
- • IP address and device identifiers
- • Browser type and version
- • Operating system information
- • Screen resolution and timezone
Usage Data
- • Pages visited and time spent
- • Click-through rates and interactions
- • Search queries and navigation paths
- • Form submissions and preferences
Types of Cookies We Use
We utilize different categories of cookies to provide you with the best possible experience on our website.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
Authentication & Security
Keep you logged in, protect against fraud, and maintain session security throughout your visit.
Core Functionality
Enable basic website features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.
Load Balancing
Distribute traffic across servers to ensure optimal website performance and availability.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve its performance.
Analytics
Track page views, user journeys, and popular content to understand website usage patterns.
Error Monitoring
Identify and report errors to help us maintain a smooth and error-free user experience.
Performance Metrics
Monitor page load times, server response times, and other performance indicators.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
User Preferences
Remember your language preference, display settings, and other customization choices.
Content Personalization
Provide customized content and recommendations based on your interests and behavior.
Enhanced Features
Enable advanced website features like live chat, interactive tools, and social media integration.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertisements.
Advertising
Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior across websites.
Social Media
Enable social media features and share buttons for improved social media integration.
Conversion Tracking
Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and optimize our advertising spend.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website and to provide you with relevant, personalized content and services. Here's a detailed breakdown of how we utilize different types of cookies:
Website Functionality & Security
Session Management
Maintain your login session, shopping cart contents, and form data as you navigate through our website.
- • Keep you logged in across page visits
- • Preserve shopping cart items
- • Maintain form progress
Security Protection
Protect against malicious attacks, fraud, and unauthorized access to your account.
- • CSRF protection tokens
- • Rate limiting for API calls
- • Bot detection and prevention
Analytics & Performance
Usage Analytics
Understand how visitors interact with our website to improve user experience and content.
- • Page view tracking
- • Click-through analysis
- • User journey mapping
- • Content performance metrics
Performance Optimization
Monitor and improve website speed, reliability, and overall performance.
- • Load time optimization
- • Error reporting and logging
- • Server response monitoring
- • Resource caching strategies
Personalization & Content
User Preferences
Remember your settings and preferences to provide a customized experience.
- • Language and region settings
- • Theme and display preferences
- • Notification preferences
- • Accessibility settings
Content Recommendations
Suggest relevant content, products, and services based on your interests and behavior.
- • Personalized article suggestions
- • Product recommendations
- • Related content discovery
- • Customized user interface
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are essential for basic website functionality.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (from days to years) to remember your preferences across visits.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over how cookies are used on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent manager.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, receive notifications when cookies are set, or delete existing cookies.
Popular Browsers
Cookie Controls
Accept All
Allow all cookies for the best experience
Manage Preferences
Choose which types of cookies to accept
Reject All
Block non-essential cookies (may affect functionality)
Our Cookie Settings Tool
Use our built-in cookie preference center to manage your settings for our website specifically.
Important Considerations
Disabling Cookies
If you disable certain cookies, some website features may not work properly, and your user experience may be affected.
Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of targeted advertising cookies through industry opt-out tools and privacy-focused browsers.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content and features provided by third-party services. These third parties may set their own cookies to provide their services or analyze their usage.
Analytics Services
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Hotjar
Provides heatmaps and user session recordings to help us improve website usability and user experience.
Social Media Integration
Social Media Platforms
Enable social media sharing buttons and embedded content from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other platforms.
Advertising Partners
Ad Networks & Retargeting
Work with advertising partners to show you relevant ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.
Third-Party Cookie Management
Third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of their providers. You can opt out of targeted advertising through industry opt-out tools:
Industry Opt-Out Tools
Privacy-Focused Browsers
- • Brave Browser (built-in tracker blocking)
- • Firefox (Enhanced Tracking Protection)
- • Safari (Intelligent Tracking Prevention)
Cookie Consent & Legal Compliance
We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR, CCPA, and other regional privacy regulations.
Your Consent Rights
Informed Consent
You have the right to be informed about cookie usage before giving consent, with clear explanations of what each cookie type does.
- • Clear cookie categorization
- • Purpose explanation for each type
- • Third-party disclosure
Granular Control
You can choose which types of cookies to accept, with the ability to modify your preferences at any time.
- • Category-based consent options
- • Easy preference modification
- • Withdrawal mechanisms
Legal Compliance
GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA)
For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation, ensuring lawful basis for processing and respecting your data rights.
CCPA Compliance (California)
For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act, providing transparency about data collection and sale.
LGPD Compliance (Brazil)
For users in Brazil, we comply with the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados, ensuring proper data protection practices.
Consent Management
Initial Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- • Accept all cookies
- • Reject non-essential cookies
- • Customize your preferences
- • Learn more about our policies
Ongoing Management
You can change your cookie preferences at any time through:
- • Cookie settings link in footer
- • Browser privacy settings
- • Our preference center
- • Contacting our privacy team
Record Keeping
We maintain records of your consent preferences to ensure compliance with legal requirements and provide evidence of your choices.
Consent Records
- • Date and time of consent
- • Cookie categories accepted/rejected
- • User agent and IP information
- • Consent version and policy reference
Retention Period
- • Essential cookies: session-based
- • Consent records: 3 years
- • Analytics data: 26 months
- • Marketing data: as per consent
Policy Updates & Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
When We Update
Update Triggers
- Changes in cookie technology or practices
- New third-party integrations or services
- Legal or regulatory requirement changes
- Business model or service modifications
Notification Methods
- Website banner or notification
- Email notification to registered users
- Updated "Last Modified" date
- Version history and change log
Version Control
Current Version
Cookie Policy v2.1
Last Updated
January 15, 2024
Recent Changes
- Added information about new analytics tools
- Enhanced third-party cookie disclosure
- Improved consent management options
- Updated legal compliance sections
Your Rights Regarding Updates
Consent Renewal
When we make significant changes to this policy, we may request your consent again for certain cookie categories.
Objection Rights
If you disagree with policy changes, you have the right to object and may need to stop using our services.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Privacy Team
Business Hours
Quick Contact Form
Response Time
We are committed to responding to your privacy-related inquiries promptly and thoroughly.