How we use cookies and tracking technologies
This Cookie Policy explains how SmartFarm ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our mobile applications (collectively, the "Service").
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.
These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the Service to work.
These cookies enhance functionality and personalization, including:
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They track:
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. They may be set by our advertising partners.
The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session and authentication | Essential | Session |
| auth_token | Stores authentication token for API requests | Essential | 24 hours |
| user_preferences | Stores user interface preferences | Functional | 1 year |
| language | Stores selected language preference | Functional | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics - tracks user behavior | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 24 hours |
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies.
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same privacy protections.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly.
When you first visit our Service, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:
For mobile applications, you can manage tracking preferences through:
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted.
We do not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control tracking through your cookie preferences and browser settings.
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of the Service may not function properly:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We will notify you of any material changes by:
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: