Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Smart Value Guide uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit smartvalueguide.online. Please read it together with our Privacy Policy.
What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. On this site they are used to measure traffic, understand how articles are read, and credit referrals made through affiliate links.
Cookies Used on This Site
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) — count visits and page views and give a general sense of where visitors come from, so we can see which topics are useful. They are not used to identify you personally.
- Usage analytics cookies (Microsoft Clarity) — record anonymized clicks, scrolling and page interactions (heatmaps and session recordings) so we can see which parts of an article are read or skipped. Form inputs are masked.
- Affiliate tracking cookies — set by the partner network when you click a product link, so this site can be credited if you make a purchase. These are placed by the partner, not by this site directly.
We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles, and we do not sell your data.
Managing Cookies
You can block or delete cookies at any time in your browser settings. The articles remain fully readable without them.
To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For Microsoft Clarity, see the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page shows the current version.