Cookie Policy

Last updated: 29 September 2026

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. This page explains which cookies this website uses and how you can control them.

Essential cookies

These are needed for the website to work and can’t be switched off. They don’t track you.

• cct_consent: remembers whether you accepted or declined analytics cookies, so we don’t ask on every page. Kept for 12 months.
• WordPress login cookies (names starting wordpress_ or wp-): only set if you log in to the website’s admin area. Normal visitors don’t get these.

Our hosting provider, SiteGround, may also use technical cookies to keep the site fast and secure.

Analytics cookies

These are only set if you click “Accept analytics” in the cookie banner. They help us understand how people use the website so we can improve it.

• _ga: Google Analytics, used to tell visitors apart. Kept for up to 2 years.
• _ga_ followed by an ID: Google Analytics, used to keep track of your visit. Kept for up to 2 years.

You can read how Google uses this information at policies.google.com.

Google Maps

The map on our contact page is only loaded if you click “Show map”. Google may then set its own cookies. If you’d rather not, use the “Open in Google Maps” link instead.

Chat assistant

The chat assistant on this website doesn’t use cookies and doesn’t store what you type.

Changing your choice

You can change your mind at any time using the button below or the “Cookie settings” link at the bottom of every page. If you switch analytics off, we’ll remove the analytics cookies we can.

Change cookie settings

You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings.

More information

For more about how we handle personal information, read our privacy policy. If you have any questions, email smartcarerepair@gmail.com.