Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2025

🍪 We use very few cookies

Only the essentials for the web to work and Google Analytics to improve your experience.
The mobile app uses NO cookies. Everything works offline on your device.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store in your browser when you visit them. They serve to:

IMPORTANT: Cookies only work on websites. The SmartCart Family mobile app uses NO cookies because it works 100% offline on your device. This policy applies only to smartcartfamily.com (the website).

2. What Cookies Does SmartCart Family Use?

We are 100% transparent. Here is the complete list of cookies we use on our website:

Cookie Purpose Type Duration
lang_preference Remember chosen language (Spanish, English, etc.) Technical (Necessary) 1 year
session_id Keep your session active during the payment process Technical (Necessary) Until browser close
_ga Google Analytics - Distinguish unique users Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - Distinguish unique users Analytics 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - Limit request frequency Analytics 1 minute

That's all. We do not use advertising cookies, third-party tracking, or anything unusual. Only 5 cookies in total.

3. Types of Cookies by Purpose

3.1. Technical Cookies (Necessary)

They are essential for the web to work correctly:

No consent required: According to European regulations, these cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the web, so they DO NOT need your permission to activate.

3.2. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

They help us understand how visitors use our web to improve it:

⚠️ Privacy Settings: We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize your IP address, which means Google cannot identify you personally. Also, we do NOT share this data with advertisers or third parties.

3.3. Cookies we do NOT use

For your peace of mind, here is what we DO NOT do:

4. How to Manage or Reject Cookies

4.1. Reject Google Analytics

If you don't want Google Analytics to track your visit, you have several options:

Option 1 - Browser Add-on (Recommended):
Install Google's official add-on to disable Analytics on ALL websites:
Download Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on

Option 2 - Browser Settings: You can block only Google Analytics cookies (see section 4.2 below).

4.2. Configure Cookies in your Browser

All modern browsers allow you to manage cookies. Click on your browser to see instructions:

4.3. Private Browsing / Incognito

If you browse in private or incognito mode, cookies are automatically deleted when you close the browser window.

4.4. What happens if you block all cookies?

⚠️ Warning: If you block ALL cookies (including necessary technical ones), some features of the web will not work correctly:
  • You will have to choose language every time you visit the web
  • The payment process may not work correctly
  • Your experience will be less fluid
Recommendation: Allow technical cookies and block only analytics ones if you prefer.

5. Third Party Cookies

5.1. Google Analytics

As mentioned, we use Google Analytics for statistical analysis.

Important: We have configured Google Analytics with the following privacy measures:

Google Analytics Privacy Policy: View Policy

5.2. PayPal (during payment)

If you decide to subscribe, payment is processed via PayPal. PayPal uses its own cookies for security and fraud prevention.

PayPal Cookie Policy: View Policy

Note: PayPal cookies activate only when you start a payment process. They are not active while browsing our site.

6. How Long Do Cookies Last?

7. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy:

Responsible: SmartCart Labs

Email: privacy@smartcartfamily.com

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