Cookies Policy
Last updated: 1 July 2026
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow a site to recognise your device, remember preferences, and, in some cases, help site owners understand how visitors use their pages. Smartbroker AG uses cookies as described below.
2. Types of cookies we use
- Strictly necessary cookies. Required for the site to function correctly, such as remembering your cookie consent choice. These cannot be switched off.
- Analytics cookies. Help us understand aggregate traffic patterns, such as which articles are read most, so we can improve the site. These are only set with your consent.
- Preference cookies. Remember display settings you have chosen, such as font size, where applicable.
We do not use cookies to build advertising profiles or sell data to third-party advertisers.
3. Cookie table
| Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartbroker AG_cookie_choice | Stores your accept/reject preference for non-essential cookies | Strictly necessary | 12 months |
| _analytics_session | Distinguishes anonymous visitor sessions for aggregate traffic reporting | Analytics (consent-based) | 30 minutes |
| _analytics_id | Recognises a returning anonymous visitor across sessions | Analytics (consent-based) | 13 months |
4. Managing your preferences
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner lets you accept all cookies or reject non-essential ones. You can change your choice at any time by clearing your browser's stored data for this site and revisiting, which will show the banner again.
5. Browser controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Doing so may affect the functionality of this and other websites. You can find instructions in your browser's help documentation.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.
7. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies can be sent to Smartbroker AG, Ritterstraße 11, 10969 Berlin, Deutschland, or by email at support@smartbroker-holding.ltd.