We may update this cookie policy from time to time. This cookie policy was last updated in May 2018.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files of letters or numbers. These files are stored in the memory of your computer (or relevant device) or are placed on the hard drive of your device. Those stored on your device are generally known as session cookies. Those stored on your hard drive are generally known as persistent cookies.

Cookies are created when you visit a website or other services that uses cookies. They are usually used to improve a user’s browsing experience and provide information about a browser’s experience / interests. This information can then be used to make content more relevant and useful to the user.

You can find out more about cookies, including how to disable / enable and delete them, at the following website www.allaboutcookies.org.

How does SMBP use cookies?

We use two types of cookies on our website:

  • Google Analytics cookies – these provide us with analytical information about the use of our services; and
  • Authentication cookies – these are used for registration and login authentication.

We use these cookies to help provide and review our services, for example to:

  • allow you to access your stored information you have registered with us;
  • recognise and count the number of visitors to our site; and
  • see how you and other users move around our site.

When does SMBP issue cookies?

Unless you have adjusted your browser settings to limit the use of cookies, our systems will issue cookies as soon as you visit our website.

You can block the cookies that we use by activating the settings on your browser that allow you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if you block all cookies (including essential cookies) you may not be able to access parts of our services, or you may experience reduced functionality when accessing certain services.

When do our cookies expire?

Most cookies will expire at the end of your current session on our website, but some have an extended lifespan.

How can I turn cookies off? 

You can block most cookies by activating the setting in your browser that allows you to refuse the setting of all or some cookies.