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Last updated: 26 February 2026
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login information, and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| sl_session | Essential | Maintains your login session and authentication state. | Session |
| sl_csrf | Essential | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery. | Session |
| sl_cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Analytics | Google Analytics cookie used to persist session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| sl_preferences | Functional | Stores your site preferences (e.g., calculator settings). | 1 year |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook pixel cookie for measuring ad effectiveness. | 3 months |
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as it will no longer be personalised to you.
Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. From here you can choose to block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or clear all cookies when you close the browser.
View Instructions →Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can choose Standard, Strict, or Custom privacy protection levels.
View Instructions →Go to Preferences > Privacy. You can choose to block all cookies or manage website data to remove stored cookies selectively.
View Instructions →Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can block or allow cookies from here.
View Instructions →If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: info@smartlegals.co.uk
Phone: 0132 580 8936
Address: 15 Parsons Court, Welbury Way, Aycliffe Business Park, County Durham DL5 6ZE