Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how Smooth Lane uses them on our website smooth-lane.com, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• cookieConsent: Stores your cookie consent preference. Expires after 365 days.
• Session cookies: Maintain your session while browsing. Deleted when you close your browser.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or the service you selected in a form.

• selectedService: Temporarily stores your service selection for the thank you page. Session storage, cleared when browser is closed.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

• We may use analytics services to collect aggregate data about website usage
• These cookies do not identify you personally

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties when you use certain features or view content from external providers. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:

• Analytics providers
• Social media platforms if you share our content
• Image hosting services

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by:

• Clearing your browser's localStorage and cookies
• Using your browser settings to manage cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• See what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

To find out more about cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help pages or the following links:

• Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
• Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy
• Edge: edge://settings/privacy

Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended:

• The cookie consent banner may reappear on each visit
• Form data may not be preserved between pages
• Personalised features may not function

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use local storage (a similar technology) to store your cookie consent preference. Local storage data persists until you clear your browser data or we remove it programmatically.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals where technically feasible.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Harbour Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia