Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — like whether you're signed in — so you don't have to re-enter it every time.

Essential cookies — These are required for the platform to function. They include:

• smileys_session — keeps you signed in across pages. HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Lax. Expires after 30 days of inactivity.

You cannot opt out of essential cookies without losing access to member features.

Analytics cookies — If you accept all cookies, we may collect anonymised data about how pages are used (page views, session duration) to help us improve the platform. No personal data is shared with third parties for advertising purposes.

When you first visit Smileys Community, a banner gives you the option to accept all cookies or limit to essential cookies only. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's site data for smileyscommunity.com — the banner will reappear on your next visit.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. Any external services we embed (e.g. maps for event locations) may set their own cookies subject to their own policies.

Questions about this policy? Email us at hello@smileyscommunity.com.