Smart Storytime - Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

Smart Storytime (`we`, `us`, or `our`) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform to enhance your user experience, improve functionality, and analyze usage patterns. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options regarding cookies. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies can be categorized into different types:

Session Cookies: Temporary and expire once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until you delete them or they expire.
First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party services that appear on the website (e.g., analytics or advertising platforms).

3. How We Use Cookies

Smart Storytime uses cookies to improve the functionality and user experience of our platform. These cookies serve various purposes, including:

Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., account login, secure payment processing).
Performance and Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how users interact with our website and improve its functionality (e.g., Google Analytics for tracking user behavior).
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language settings) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Advertising Cookies: Used by advertising networks to deliver personalized ads based on your browsing activity.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we also use third-party cookies to:

Analyze website traffic and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics).
Enable payment processing via secure third-party gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
Display personalized ads on platforms such as Google Ads and Facebook Ads.

These third-party services may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. You should review the privacy policies of these services for more information on how they use your data.

5. Managing Cookies

At this time, Smart Storytime does not offer the ability to manage or disable cookies directly on our website through a cookie consent banner. By using our platform, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy.

If you wish to manage or disable cookies, you can do so through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website, and some features may not work if cookies are blocked.

Browser Settings: Configure your browser to reject or delete cookies.
Third-Party Opt-Out Options: Some services (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Ads) offer opt-out options for targeted advertising or analytics. Visit their privacy policies for more information.

6. Cookie Retention

The duration for which cookies remain on your device varies:

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: May remain on your device for up to 12 months unless manually deleted.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. Significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our website or through email. Continued use of Smart Storytime after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@smartstorytime.com