Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how APEX VIRTUAL PARTNERS LTD, trading as SmartPolicy Labs, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
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 and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us recognise your browser, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, shopping cart operation, and account access. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for our service to operate.
- woocommerce_cart_hash - Stores cart contents for the shopping experience
- woocommerce_items_in_cart - Tracks items placed in the shopping cart
- wp_woocommerce_session_* - Contains a unique session code for your shopping session
- wordpress_logged_in_* - Indicates when you are logged in and who you are
- wordpress_sec_* - Used for security purposes
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.
- _ga - Google Analytics - used to distinguish users (expires after 2 years)
- _ga_* - Google Analytics - used to persist session state (expires after 2 years)
- _gid - Google Analytics - used to distinguish users (expires after 24 hours)
- _gat - Google Analytics - used to throttle request rate (expires after 1 minute)
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. We only use marketing cookies with your explicit consent.
3. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before a cookie is placed.
- Cookie Consent: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- Opt-Out Links: For Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website, particularly the shopping cart and checkout process.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics - for website traffic analysis
- Stripe - for secure payment processing
- PayPal - for payment processing
5. Cookie Consent
In accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website do not require consent.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
APEX VIRTUAL PARTNERS LTD
215a High Street North
London, England, E6 1JG
United Kingdom
Email: info@smartpolicy-lab.com