Cookie Policy
What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet, or other mobile device) when you access our websites (the “Sites”). Cookies help us recognize repeat users and improve your browsing experience. Each cookie has an expiration date depending on its purpose.
Like most commercial websites, we use cookies for several reasons. By using our websites, you expressly consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.
What Cookies Do We Use?
We use both first-party cookies (set by our Sites) and third-party cookies (set by servers outside our domain).
The types of cookies we use include:
Required or Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Sites to function correctly. For example:
- Authentication cookies: Set when you log in to identify you during a browsing session.
- Automatically set to ensure proper website functionality.
Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies enable additional website features, such as:
- Storing your preferences (e.g., username, language selection)
- Preventing multiple submissions of the same form
- Improving overall user experience
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember your choices and settings, such as:
- Language preferences
- Regional settings
This helps customize the website to your needs.
Social Media Cookies
Social media cookies collect information about your interaction with social media features to:
- Enable sharing and social media integration
- Target relevant ads
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about your use of the Sites to:
- Improve website performance
- Identify the most frequently visited pages
- Monitor issues or errors
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
This data is aggregated to show overall usage patterns rather than identifying individual users.
Targeting or Advertising Cookies
We may use cookies to advertise services on third-party websites. For example:
- If you visit our website, you may see related ads on other websites.
- Third-party cookies may track advertisement performance and remember browser visits.
Third-party ad networks may also collect IP addresses and other data through cookies or web beacons. These networks follow your online activities over time to deliver relevant advertisements. This process helps us manage and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
How Do I Manage Cookies?
You can manage, disable, or remove cookies using your browser settings.
- First-Party Cookies: Configure your browser to reject or delete cookies. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
- Third-Party Cookies: You can opt out of personalized ads using tools provided by advertising networks, including:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- Google Analytics browser add-ons and Google Ad Settings
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings under “Settings,” “Options,” or “Preferences.” Examples for common browsers:
List of Cookies Used by Steelecreek Smiles
Essential Website Cookies
| Name | Category | Expiry | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| language | Functional | 1 Day | Tracks visitors’ language |
| PHPSESSID | Functional | Session | Preserves user session state |
| wp-settings* | Functional | 1 Year | Stores WordPress site settings |
| ci_session | Functional | 1 Day | Clears session when browser closes |
| currency | Functional/E-Commerce | 1 Day | Tracks visitor’s currency |
| chat-window | Off-hour Patients/Functional | 1 Day | Stores chat window status |
| TawkConnectionTime | Tawk ChatBot/Functional | 1 Day | Tracks chat connection |
| viewedOuibounceModal, hp_popup, hidepopup | Functional | 1 Day | Tracks pop-up activation |
| spu_, spruceup_, effects_* | Spruceup/Functional | 1 Day | Tracks effects activation and interactions |
Analytics and Customization Cookies
| Name | Category | Expiry | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| __utma | Google Analytics | 2 Years | Distinguishes users and sessions |
| __utmb | Google Analytics | 30 min | Determines new sessions and visits |
| __utmc | Google Analytics | Session | Google Analytics session tracking |
| __utmz | Google Analytics | 6 Months | Stores traffic source/campaign info |
| __utmv | Google Analytics | 2 Years | Stores custom variables per visit |
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 Years | Generates statistical data |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 1 Day | Generates statistical data |
| DSID, IDE, FLC, AID | Google DoubleClick/Analytics | 2 Years | Stores unique IDs & ad data |
| MUID, MUIDB | Bing/Analytics | 2 Years | Stores analytics data |
| sb, xs, spin, wd, act | Facebook/Analytics | Session | Stores analytics & tracking data |
| fr | Facebook/Analytics | 3 Months | Stores encrypted Facebook ID |
| GPS | YouTube/Functional | Session | Tracks device location for YouTube videos |
| PREF | YouTube/Functional | 8 Months | Tracks YouTube usage statistics |
| VUID | Vimeo/Functional | 2 Years | Stores video player settings |
This is a representative list. For a full list of cookies and their details, please contact us or refer to your browser’s cookie management tools.