Cookie Policy
Last updated: (to be confirmed at release)
This policy explains the use of cookies and similar technologies (such as localStorage) on the official website (smileprogress.com). The iOS app does not use cookies.
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser when you visit a website. localStorage is a similar browser storage mechanism, and this policy treats it in the same way as cookies.
2. Cookies and similar technologies used on this site
Essential (storing your consent choice)
| Name | Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie consent choice | localStorage | Remembers the choice you made in the cookie banner (accept / decline) so the banner is not shown again on revisits | Until deleted |
This storage is necessary for the site to function and is not transmitted to any third party.
Analytics (only with your consent)
| Name | Type | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Cookie | Google LLC (Google Analytics 4) | Statistical analysis of site usage (pages viewed, time on site, etc.) | Up to 2 years |
| ga* | Cookie | Google LLC (Google Analytics 4) | Maintaining session state | Up to 2 years |
Google Analytics 4 cookies are set only if you choose "Accept" in the cookie banner. Until you consent, the measurement tag itself is not loaded.
When Google Analytics 4 is active, information about your usage is sent to servers of Google LLC (United States). Google Analytics 4 does not log or store IP addresses. For how Google handles data, see the Google Privacy Policy and Safeguarding your data in Google Analytics.
3. Obtaining and changing consent
- On your first visit to this site, the cookie banner asks whether you consent to analytics
- If you choose "Decline" (or before you make a choice), no analytics cookies are set. This does not affect your ability to browse the site
- You can change your choice at any time from "Cookie settings" in the footer. If you withdraw consent, no further measurement takes place
4. Managing cookies in your browser
You can configure whether to accept cookies and delete stored cookies in your browser settings. See your browser's help pages for instructions.
5. Handling of personal data
For how information collected through analytics is handled, see the Privacy Policy.
6. Changes to this policy
If we add or change the cookies or similar technologies we use, we will update this page and announce significant changes on the official website.