Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 14, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until you delete them or they expire) or "session" (temporary, deleted when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
Smith Systems Security uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Analyze website traffic and trends
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Provide secure access to client areas
- Deliver relevant content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Can be disabled: No (required for website operation)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
3.2 Performance Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about pages visited, time spent on pages, and any errors encountered.
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| pref_language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| pref_region | Remembers your location preference | 1 year |
3.4 Marketing Cookies (Not Currently Used)
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.
Status: We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If we implement them in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information anonymously and generate reports about website usage.
Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, device type, location (city/country level)
Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies
- Customize: Choose which cookie categories to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Receive a warning before cookies are stored
Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience and prevent certain features from working properly.
Browser-specific guides:
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At present, our website does not respond to DNT signals, but you can control cookies through our cookie consent tool and browser settings.
7. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies:
7.1 Local Storage
We use browser local storage to store preferences and settings. This data remains on your device until you clear it manually.
7.2 Session Storage
We use session storage for temporary data that's deleted when you close your browser.
7.3 Pixels and Web Beacons
We may use small transparent images (pixels) in our emails to track whether they've been opened and which links were clicked.
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, you may experience the following limitations:
- Inability to stay logged into your account
- Loss of personalized settings and preferences
- Some website features may not function properly
- Forms may not work correctly
- You'll see the cookie consent banner on every visit
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they're necessary for the website to function.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
If we make material changes, we'll provide prominent notice on our website or request renewed consent through our cookie banner.
10. More Information
For more information about how we protect your privacy, please read our Privacy Policy.
To learn more about cookies in general, visit:
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Smith Systems Security
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 940-202-0125
Address: 195 E Round Grove Rd Apt 936, Lewisville, TX 76209