Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners. At SmartiFlix, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site performance.

2. Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on smartiflix.tv:

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They include session management, security tokens, and cookie consent preferences. They cannot be disabled.

• smartiflix_cookie_consent | Duration: Persistent | Purpose: Stores your cookie preferences

Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects anonymous data such as page views, navigation patterns, and device information. No personally identifiable information is collected. Vercel Analytics is privacy-focused and GDPR-compliant.

• Provider: Vercel Inc. | Duration: Session | Purpose: Anonymous usage analytics

3. Google Consent Mode v2

SmartiFlix implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows our website to adjust the behavior of Google tags based on your cookie preferences. When you decline analytics or marketing cookies, Google tags will operate in a privacy-safe "cookieless" mode that does not store cookies on your device. This ensures compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and other data protection regulations.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Currently, the only third-party service used on smartiflix.tv is Vercel Analytics. We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or any other third-party tracking services. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before enabling any new cookies.

5. Managing Cookies

You have full control over your cookie preferences. You can update your choices at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View which cookies are stored on your device.
• Block all or specific cookies.
• Delete cookies when you close the browser.
• Browse in "private" or "incognito" mode to prevent cookie storage.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning correctly.

6. Cookie Retention

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Your cookie consent preferences are stored persistently in your browser's local storage until you clear it or update your preferences. Vercel Analytics uses session-based data collection with no long-term cookie storage.

7. Your Rights

Under GDPR and similar data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Withdraw your consent at any time.
• Request information about the data we collect through cookies.
• Request deletion of any data collected through cookies.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or the cookies we use. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@smartiflix.tv.