Cookie policy

What is a cookie?

Cookies are small bits of data we store on your device (computer, phone, tablet,…) that you use to access the Smans website, so we can recognize users. Each cookie expires after a certain period of time depending on what it’s used for. Below we list the various types of cookies we use on our site.

By using the Smans website, you expressly consent to the use of cookies as described on this page as well as in our Privacy Policy.

Which cookies do we use

Below we list the different types of cookies that may be used on this website. The Smans website uses both 1st party cookies (which are set by this website) and 3rd party cookies (which are set by a server located outside the domain of our website).

Essential cookies

For example: login session cookies

Certain cookies are necessary in order for the Sites to operate correctly and remain secure. For example, we use cookies to authenticate you. When you log on to our website, authentication cookies are set which let us know who you are during a browsing session.

Functionality cookies

For example: language setting cookies

These cookies are used to enable certain additional functionality on our websites, such as storing your preferences. This functionality will improve user experience.

Social media cookies

For example: Facebook cookies

Social media cookies collect information about social media usage.

Analytics cookies

For example: Google Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about your use of the Smans website and enable us to improve the way it works or gather data on your interests on the website. For example, analytics cookies show us which are the most frequently visited pages on the website and show us whether advertising is effective. This allows us to see the overall patterns of usage on the website, rather than the usage of a single person. We use the information to analyse the traffic.

Leadinfo cookies

Leadinfo places two 1st party cookies that only provides SMANS NV insights into the behaviour on the website. These cookies will not be shared with other parties.

Manage your cookies

If you’d like to remove or disable cookies via your browser, you certainly can. You’ll want to refer to your browser’s configuration documentation to do this since the steps for doing so are usually browser-specific. One important note is that if you do go this route, this might impact your ability to use our website effectively. Enabling cookies ensures a smoother experience when you use our site.

To learn more about how to disable cookies you can refer to this external website: https://www.aboutcookies.org/