Cookies Policy
Last updated: June 2025
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly and allow us to understand how visitors use it.
2. How we use cookies
The SMP Nationwide website uses the following types of cookies:
Essential cookies
These are necessary for the website to work. They do not collect personal information and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
Analytics cookies
If we use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), these cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site so we can improve it. No personally identifiable information is stored.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state (Google Analytics 4) | 2 years |
3. Third-party cookies
Some pages may include embedded content or tools from third parties (such as Google Maps or WhatsApp). These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies directly.
4. How to manage cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. Guidance on managing cookies in common browsers:
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this cookies policy from time to time. The current version will always be available on this page with an updated date at the top.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at info@smpnationwide.co.uk.