Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. SmartLegal uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and improve our services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. Without these cookies, the Service cannot function properly.

• Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
• Security cookies to protect against fraud and abuse
• Session cookies to maintain your preferences during your visit

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our Service and user experience.

• Google Analytics to track page views and user behavior
• Performance monitoring to identify technical issues
• Usage statistics to understand feature adoption

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

• Language and region preferences
• Theme and display settings (light/dark mode)
• Recently viewed documents and templates

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. You can opt out of these cookies through your browser settings.

• Advertising platform cookies (Google Ads, LinkedIn Ads)
• Retargeting cookies to show relevant ads
• Conversion tracking to measure campaign effectiveness

Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set cookies on your device. These include:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Stripe: For secure payment processing
• Intercom: For customer support and communication
• Vercel: For hosting and performance monitoring

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until you delete them

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Notify you when a cookie is being set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of SmartLegal.

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific types of cookies using these tools:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Advertising cookies: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. SmartLegal does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide other ways to control tracking as described in this policy.

Updates 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 will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: