Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 22, 2026
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and provide essential functionality like authentication.
Cookies We Use
| Cookie | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| st_access_token | Essential | 15 minutes | Authentication — JWT access token for API requests |
| st_refresh_token | Essential | 7 days | Session maintenance — used to obtain new access tokens |
| st_cookie_consent | Essential | 1 year | Remembers your cookie consent preferences |
| st_theme | Functional | 1 year | Stores your UI theme preference (dark/light) |
| _ga / _gid | Analytics (optional) | Up to 2 years | Usage analytics — page views, feature usage, session duration. Only set if you consent. |
| Ad cookies | Advertising (optional) | Varies by provider | Targeted advertising on free tier. Not used for Premium subscribers. Only set if you consent. |
Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
Required for the platform to function. These handle authentication, session management, and remembering your consent choice. They cannot be disabled — without them, you cannot log in or use SmartTrader.
Functional Cookies
Store your UI preferences (theme, layout settings). These improve your experience but the platform works without them (defaults will be used).
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Help us understand how users interact with SmartTrader — which features are popular, where users encounter issues, and how we can improve. Only set if you consent. Data is aggregated and anonymized.
Advertising Cookies (Optional)
Used on the free tier to display relevant advertisements. Premium subscribers never see ads and these cookies are never set for them. Only set if you consent.
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies in several ways:
- Cookie banner: Use the cookie consent banner on first visit to accept or decline optional cookies.
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Check your browser's help documentation for instructions.
- Reset consent: To change your cookie preferences, clear the
st_cookie_consentitem from your browser's local storage, then refresh the page.
Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using SmartTrader as authentication requires cookies to function.
More Information
For more details on how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.
Questions? Contact us at privacy@smarttrader.app