Cookie Notice
Last updated: May 2026
This Cookie Notice explains how The Smile Channel uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by the websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner.
How we use cookies
We use cookies in the following categories:
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be turned off:
- Session cookies — keep you logged in as you navigate
- Authentication cookies — verify your identity on protected pages
- Security cookies — prevent CSRF and other attacks
- Stripe cookies — required to process payments securely
Functional cookies
- scge_invited_by — tracks who invited you (set for 30 days when you arrive via an affiliate link), so we can attribute the connection if you sign up
- scge_faq_seen_* — deduplicates Help Center article view counts within a session (1-hour expiry)
- Preference cookies — remember your display preferences (e.g. dashboard tab last viewed)
Analytics cookies (with consent)
If enabled and you have consented, we use analytics cookies to understand how the platform is used in aggregate. These cookies do not personally identify you and the data is used to improve the platform.
Third-party cookies
Some pages may include cookies from third-party services we rely on:
- Stripe — payment processing and fraud prevention
- YouTube/Vimeo — when video embeds are included on profiles
- Google Fonts — for typography
These third parties have their own cookie policies which we recommend reviewing.
How to control cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may break the platform’s functionality.
- Cookie banner: when you first visit the platform, you can choose which non-essential categories to accept
- Account settings: some preferences can be controlled directly in your dashboard
Changes to this notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the “Last updated” date above and, where appropriate, communicated to you directly.
Contact us
Questions about cookies? Email privacy@thesmilechannel.com.