1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They let a site keep you signed in and secure your session. "Similar technologies" include local storage and session storage, which we treat the same way for this policy.
2. What we use
Strictly necessary only — cookies required for the invite-only platform to authenticate users, maintain sessions and protect security. These are essential to operate the service.
We do not use analytics, advertising or marketing cookies. We do not show a cookie-consent banner, because we only set cookies that are necessary for the platform to function for invited users.
Separately, Smart-FM mobile applications may ask for permission to use your device location. That is not a cookie; it is a device permission you control. See the Privacy Policy — Location.
3. Cookies we set
Strictly necessary
| Cookie / storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
sc_session / PHPSESSID | Maintains your authenticated session on the platform | Session |
csrftoken (or equivalent) | Protects against cross-site request forgery where applicable | Session |
| Auth / session tokens | Keeps invited users signed in between pages | Session / up to 30 days |
| Load-balancer affinity (if used) | Routes you to a consistent server | Session |
Exact cookie names may vary with hosting and application updates; all remain limited to session, authentication and security purposes.
4. Managing cookies
- Because we only use strictly necessary cookies, there is no optional cookie preference centre.
- You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; without necessary cookies you will not be able to sign in or use the platform.
- To stop location collection in mobile apps, change location permission in your device settings.
5. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy if our use of cookies changes. The revised date at the top shows when it was last amended. If we ever introduce non-essential cookies, we will update this policy and obtain any consent then required.
6. Contact
Questions about this policy: support@smart-fm.cloud.