Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how SmartHomeShield, a brand of Pathway Group Ltd (“we,” “us,” or “our”), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at www.smarthomeshield.co.uk. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and enhance your experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services, such as shopping carts or e-billing, cannot be provided.

b. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most visited and whether visitors receive error messages. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.

c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember the choices you make (such as your username, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They track your browsing habits across different websites and build a profile based on your interests. We may use these cookies to serve you ads related to our products.

3. Cookies Used on This Website

Below are examples of the cookies we may use on our website:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
  • Third-Party Cookies: We use third-party services, such as Google Analytics and social media integrations (e.g., Facebook, Instagram), that may set cookies to track your interaction with our website.

4. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by using your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

How to Manage Cookies on Common Browsers:

Alternatively, you can use tools like Your Online Choices to manage cookie preferences across multiple websites.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party cookies to improve the functionality and performance of our website. These include cookies from Google Analytics, which help us analyze traffic and user behavior on our site.

Google Analytics
Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our site. Google collects information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. For more information about how Google collects and processes data, please review their Privacy & Terms at this link: Google’s Privacy & Terms.

We do not control third-party cookies and recommend that you review the cookie policies of those services.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated version will include the Last Updated date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

SmartHomeShield
A brand of Pathway Group Ltd
Email: contactus@smarthomeshield.co.uk
Website: www.smarthomeshield.co.uk