Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Smart Method Lab d.o.o. uses cookies and similar technologies on the website smart-method-lab.com. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy and your consent settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are used to remember your preferences, improve your user experience, and analyze site usage.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our site:
Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the site to function. They include cookies for managing consent and sessions. They cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site functionality.
Analytics Cookies We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. These cookies collect anonymous data about visits, traffic sources, and user behavior. They are activated only after your consent.
Marketing Cookies We use Google Ads for displaying relevant advertisements. These cookies track your activity on our site and help us measure the effectiveness of our ads. They are activated exclusively with your consent.
3. Google Consent Mode v2
Our site implements Google Consent Mode v2, an advanced consent management system that ensures full compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.
How it works:
- By default, all tracking cookies (analytics and marketing) are disabled until you give consent.
- When you accept cookies (all or individual categories), your choice is forwarded to Google services via Consent Mode v2 signals.
- Google services respect your choice: if you reject analytics cookies, Google Analytics will not collect your data.
- Your choice is stored locally on your device and automatically applied on future visits.
Consent Mode v2 categories: - ad_storage: Controls storage of advertising-related data. - ad_user_data: Controls sending user data to Google for advertising. - ad_personalization: Controls ad personalization. - analytics_storage: Controls storage of analytics data.
4. Managing Cookies
You have full control over cookies:
- Via the consent banner: On your first visit, you will see a cookie banner where you can accept all, reject all, or customize settings.
- Via cookie settings: At any time, you can change your preferences by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the site footer.
- Via your browser: You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that this may affect site functionality.
Deleting cookies or clearing local storage will result in the consent banner reappearing.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our site uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics (Google LLC) — for website analytics
- Google Ads (Google LLC) — for advertising and remarketing
More information about how Google uses data is available at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
6. Contact
For any questions about cookies and privacy, contact us at info@smart-method-lab.com.