Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how smartecmall uses cookies on our website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, personalise content, and analyse how visitors use our site. We are committed to being transparent about our cookie practices and helping you understand your rights.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. Cookies help websites remember who you are and what you've done on the site. They can remain on your device for varying lengths of time, from a single browsing session to several years, depending on their purpose and the settings you choose.

We use cookies to enhance functionality, understand user behaviour, and provide a more personalised experience. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, though you have the option to control or restrict them through your browser settings. Understanding how cookies work helps you make informed decisions about your privacy preferences when browsing our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies to support our website operations and improve your experience:

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, some features of our site may not work as intended.
Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. This data helps us optimise our site performance and user experience.
Functional Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and choices, such as language selection or customised settings, to provide a more personalised browsing experience on future visits.
Analytics Cookies: We deploy analytics cookies to understand visitor behaviour and site usage patterns. This information helps us identify areas for improvement and ensure our content meets your needs effectively.

How We Use Cookies

Our primary purpose for using cookies is to enhance your browsing experience and gather insights into how you interact with our content about canal towpath walks and waterside routes. We analyse which guides receive the most interest, helping us provide more relevant information about the Grand Canal Way, Royal Canal Greenway, Barrow Towpath, and gentle flat routes alongside Irish inland waterways.

Cookies allow us to remember your preferences for future visits, track website performance metrics, and understand the geographic locations of our visitors. We use this information to improve our site structure, update our guides, and ensure our content is easily accessible. We do not sell your data to third parties, and all cookie data is used solely to enhance our services and your experience with our website.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over cookie settings in your web browser. Most modern browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies, either globally or for specific websites. You can configure your browser to reject all cookies or to alert you when a website attempts to set a cookie, giving you the opportunity to accept or decline on a case-by-case basis.

Be aware that restricting or disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience. Some features of our site may not work optimally if essential cookies are disabled. You can manage your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing your cookie history. For more information on how to control cookies in your specific browser, visit your browser's help section or privacy settings menu.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify users and provide a new effective date. Continued use of our website following any policy updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your information.