Last Updated: August 29, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Britain Smart Home Systems uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. We believe in transparency about our data practices and want you to understand how cookies help us provide you with a better experience.
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 provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be categorized as:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use on our website
Types of Cookies We Use
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you make, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Specific Cookies Used:
cookie_consent
Stores your cookie preferences
365 days
session_active
Manages your browsing session
Session only
csrf_token
Security token for form submissions
24 hours
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Specific Cookies Used:
visitor_id
Anonymous visitor identification
365 days
page_views
Tracks page visit count
30 days
analytics_events
User interaction tracking
Local storage
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content. They may be set by our advertising partners through our website to build a profile of your interests.
Specific Cookies Used:
marketing_enabled
Marketing preference indicator
90 days
campaign_source
Tracks marketing campaign effectiveness
30 days
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:
Font Awesome
We use Font Awesome icons which may set cookies for font loading optimization.
View Privacy Policy
Social Media
Social media sharing buttons may set cookies when you interact with them.
These cookies are only set when you actively use the social sharing features.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Our Cookie Management System
We provide a comprehensive cookie management system that allows you to:
- Choose which categories of cookies to accept or reject
- Change your preferences at any time
- View detailed information about each cookie type
- Understand the impact of your choices
Browser Controls
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge:
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Impact of Cookie Choices
Accepting All Cookies:
Provides the best user experience with personalized content, analytics insights to improve our services, and relevant marketing communications.
Essential Cookies Only:
Ensures basic website functionality while maximizing your privacy. Some features may be limited, and you may see generic content.
Custom Selection:
Allows you to balance functionality and privacy according to your preferences. You can enable specific features while maintaining control over data usage.
Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is based on:
- Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Your explicit consent
- Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent
We comply with:
- UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) guidelines
Cookie Retention
Session Cookies
Until browser closes
Temporary functionality
Preference Cookies
365 days
Remember your choices
Analytics Cookies
30-365 days
Performance monitoring
Marketing Cookies
30-90 days
Campaign effectiveness
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in cookie usage or technology
- New legal requirements or regulations
- Improvements to our privacy practices
- Addition or removal of third-party services
We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Displaying a notification on our website
- Sending email notifications to registered users
- Requesting fresh consent where legally required
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy: