This Cookie Policy explains how Smokeiball.com (“we”, “our”, or “the website”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our website. By using this website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree with the way we use cookies, you may disable them in your browser settings as described below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you browse a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide insights to website owners about user behavior.
Cookies do not contain personal information such as your name, email, or address. However, some cookies may be linked to data stored elsewhere on your device that can identify you.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To ensure that the website operates smoothly and that pages load correctly.
- User Preferences: To remember your language settings, saved pages, or other personalization options.
- Analytics and Performance: To collect information about how visitors use the website, which pages are popular, and how users navigate the site. This helps us improve performance and usability.
- Advertising and Affiliate Tracking: To understand whether you have accessed the website via an affiliate link, and to ensure that we may receive commissions for referrals when applicable.
We do not use cookies to store sensitive personal information or to sell your data to third parties.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type of Cookie | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Enable essential site functions such as page navigation and secure access. | Site session cookies |
| Performance & Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how users interact with the site. | Google Analytics |
| Preference Cookies | Store user settings such as language or region. | Interface customization cookies |
| Affiliate and Marketing Cookies | Enable tracking of referral activity and ad performance. | Affiliate network tracking cookies |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this website are placed by third-party service providers. These may include:
- Google Analytics (to analyze site traffic)
- Affiliate Tracking Networks (to record referrals)
- Embedded Tools (e.g., embedded videos or external content sources)
These third parties may collect information about your device, browsing behavior, IP address, or approximate location. We do not control these cookies directly, and their use is subject to their own privacy policies.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through preference settings. You may:
- Block cookies entirely
- Delete previously stored cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are in use
Please note that disabling essential cookies may cause some website features to stop working correctly.
You can manage cookies in popular browsers here:
- Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
- Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/content/cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws, technologies, or website functionality. When changes are significant, we will update the “Last Updated” date below.
Last Updated: February 2025
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:
Email: contact@smokeiball.com