Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how the SME Innovation Network (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website: [https://smeinnovation.org] (“the Site”).

By continuing to browse or use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you have disabled them via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They serve a variety of purposes, including enabling the website to function properly, enhancing user experience, providing analytical data, and facilitating personalised marketing.

Cookies may be classified as:

  • First-party cookies – set by the website you are visiting.
  • Third-party cookies – set by domains other than the one you are visiting, such as embedded services or advertising partners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure login, and protection against fraudulent activity. These cookies cannot be disabled via our cookie banner.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information on how visitors use the Site, such as page visits and traffic sources. We use this data to improve the website’s performance and user experience (e.g. Google Analytics).

c) Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (such as region or language settings) and enhance the personalisation of your experience on our Site.

d) Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party advertising networks to deliver targeted advertisements on other websites based on your browsing behaviour. They may also track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies via our Site. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Google Analytics
  • Facebook Pixel
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag
  • YouTube or other embedded content providers

These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control these cookies or the data collected through them.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies,
  • Reject non-essential cookies, or
  • Customise your cookie preferences.

You can update or withdraw your consent at any time by visiting the [Cookie Settings] link located in the footer of our Site.

You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings. For detailed instructions, please refer to the following links:

Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, legal requirements, or technical developments. Any updates will be posted on this page with the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies or this policy, please email: contact@smeinnovation.org