Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy Last updated: 18 March 2023

This cookie policy (“Policy”) describes what cookies are and how and why Smash English (“us”, “we”, or “our”) uses them on www.smashenglish.com (the “Website”).

What are cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of text files stored on your device (computer or mobile device). They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently. Cookies help website owners to understand how visitors use the website, so they can improve the user experience.

Which cookies do we use and why?

The Website uses both session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies stay on your computer until they expire, typically after a set period or until you delete them. The cookies we use fall into the following categories:

  1. Required Cookies – These cookies are essential in making our Website work correctly. They allow you to navigate the Website and enable us to provide you with the services you request.
  2. Analytical/Performance Cookies – These cookies help us monitor and analyze how visitors use our Website. We use this information to improve the functionality and content of the Website.
  3. Advertising/Targeting Cookies – These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads to users based on their interests.
  4. Social Media Cookies – These allow you to share content on social media platforms like Facebook.

How to opt-out of cookies?

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser’s settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, note that disabling cookies may result in the Website not functioning adequately.

You can also manage your cookies preferences by using the Cookie Consent Manager tool available on our Website.

Cookies used on the Website: Required Cookies:

  • session_id: Maintains the user’s session while navigating the Website

Analytical/Performance Cookies:

  • _ga, _gid: These cookies are used by Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use the Website. The data collected is anonymous.

Advertising/Targeting Cookies:

  • _fbp: Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers.
  • _gaexp: Used by Google Adwords to determine the visitor’s behavior on the Website and track the conversion rate.

Social Media Cookies:

  • fr: Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers.

We may update this Policy from time to time. Your continued use of the Website following the modifications signifies your acceptance of the Policy.