Last updated: 18 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Smart Shopping HQ uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit SmartShoppingHQ.com.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website.
They can help websites function correctly, remember preferences, understand how visitors use the site and, in some cases, provide relevant advertising or track referrals.
2. How Smart Shopping HQ Uses Cookies
Smart Shopping HQ may use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes, including:
- Keeping the website functioning correctly
- Understanding how visitors use the website
- Measuring website traffic and performance
- Tracking affiliate referrals
- Supporting advertising services
- Improving website content and user experience
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
Essential Cookies
Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. These may support basic website features, security and other essential functions.
These cookies generally cannot be disabled through the website because they are necessary for the site to operate.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies may be used to help us understand how visitors find and use Smart Shopping HQ.
They may provide information such as the pages visited, approximate location, device type, browser, referring website and how visitors move around the site.
This information helps us understand which content is useful and where improvements can be made.
Affiliate Cookies
Some links on Smart Shopping HQ may be affiliate links.
When you click an affiliate link, the relevant retailer or affiliate network may place a cookie on your device. This can allow the affiliate network to recognise that a visitor arrived through Smart Shopping HQ.
If you subsequently make a qualifying purchase or complete another qualifying action, Smart Shopping HQ may receive a commission.
Advertising Cookies
Smart Shopping HQ may use third-party advertising services.
These services may use cookies or similar technologies to display, measure or personalise advertising.
Advertising providers may collect information about your browsing activity in accordance with their own privacy policies and cookie policies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services rather than directly by Smart Shopping HQ.
These may include analytics providers, advertising networks, affiliate networks and other services used to operate or improve the website.
Third-party providers are responsible for their own cookies and data-processing practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies for further information.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control or delete cookies through your web browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block some or all cookies
- Receive