Last Updated: June 2026
What Are Cookies
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Cookies We Use
Smart Insurance Reviews uses two categories of cookies: essential and analytics.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They enable basic navigation, page loading, and access to standard site features. You cannot disable essential cookies without affecting site functionality.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session cookie | Maintains basic site session | Session |
| GDPR consent cookie | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
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| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users within a session | 24 hours |
| _gat | Controls the rate of requests to Google Analytics | 1 minute |
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Changes to This Cookie Policy
We update this Cookie Policy when we add new features or when applicable law changes. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
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