Last Updated: May 11, 2026
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and improve user experience. Cookies cannot access other information on your device or install malware.
smooth-timber uses cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submission, and security. The website cannot work properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choice | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session across pages | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| form_data | Temporarily stores form information to prevent data loss | 24 hours |
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve site performance and user experience. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymized.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttles request rate (Google Analytics) | 1 minute |
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced, personalized features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| selected_service | Remembers your service selection when navigating between pages | 7 days |
| nav_state | Remembers navigation menu state (open/closed) | Session |
We use limited third-party services that may set cookies:
We use Google Analytics to understand website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where visitors came from, and the pages they visited.
Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:
Your choice is stored in the cookie_consent cookie for one year. You can change your preference at any time by clearing this cookie and revisiting the site.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. However, blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites you don't want to be tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not set analytics cookies when this signal is detected.
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save certain preferences and form data temporarily. Local storage works similarly to cookies but persists until manually cleared. We use local storage for:
You can clear local storage through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.
For transparency, we do not use:
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page shows when the policy was last revised.
If you have questions about how we use cookies, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Subject line: "Cookies Inquiry"