Cookie Usage and Processing Policy

The Cookie Usage and Processing Policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Policy") is applied in addition to the Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy..

1. What are cookies and what do we use them for?

Cookies are small pieces of data with service information about a website visit that the server sends to your device. Cookies store information about your preferences and allow you to view the sites you have visited for a certain period of time in a more convenient mode. For example, thanks to cookies, Services offer you to view information in the language you normally use..
The SMSCENTRE.COM Service and our partners (hereinafter referred to as the "Site") use cookies when interacting with SMSC service users and personal data subjects (hereinafter referred to as "Users"), for various purposes, including to:

• to help the User stay logged in on the Site;
• improve the quality of User experience with the Site;
• show information that is a priority for the User;
• display information that may be of interest to the User;
• analyze Website visit and usage statistics;
• process User requests;
• analyze information about User visits to pages to improve the Site;
• to provide advertisements, messages and content created by us and third parties, taking into account the interests of the User;
• to assist the User in obtaining the necessary information;
• to determine the number of visitors and how they use our Site, in order to increase the effectiveness of the Site and to better understand the interests of its audience..

By using the Website, you confirm your consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Type Policy. If you do not agree to our use of this type of files, then you must adjust your browser settings accordingly or not use the Site..
Cookies, tags, and similar technologies:

• Cookie – a small text file that is sent by a web server and saved on a computer, mobile phone, or any other device with Internet access when visiting a website.;
• Each time you open a page of the corresponding website, your web client (web browser) forwards the specified text file to the web server as part of an HTTP request in order to provide such a web server with information about your actions or preferences on the Internet. At the same time, to ensure the safety and security of your data, your web client (web browser), as a rule, does not transfer cookies intended for one website to other resources.;
• You can either delete already stored cookies at will, or restrict (prohibit) their collection by setting the appropriate settings in your web client (web browser). Please note that if we restrict the collection of cookies, we will not be able to guarantee the functionality of the Website and the availability of its functionality in full..

Your consent in accordance with this Policy is valid until you decide to delete the stored cookies and/or restrict (prohibit) their collection..

2. What cookies do we use?:

• Basic cookies.  These cookies are necessary in order to ensure the basic functioning of the Website. In particular, they allow users to register and log in to the Site, navigate through it and view its contents, and also allow them to "recognize" the user in order to provide the requested service. (for example, you can save the login information they provided earlier to speed up the authorization procedure later.);
• Operational cookies. These cookies collect information about how the user uses the Site (for example, which web client (web browser) he uses to visit the Site), which allows us to improve navigation on the Site, make it more convenient and meet the needs of users, as well as correct technical errors as they occur and ensure security. The site. For example, this type of cookie helps us understand how a user visits, views, or uses the Site, and identify ways to optimize the Site.;
• Session cookies. They exist only in temporary memory during the time when the user is on the website page. Session cookies are usually deleted after You close the website window. Session cookies allow you to remember information about your choice on the previous page to avoid having to re-enter information.;
• Permanent cookies. Stored on They are not deleted on your computer or mobile device when you close the browser. Persistent cookies can save user settings for a specific website, allowing you to use these preferences in future sessions of using the website. These cookies allow us to identify you as a unique user and, when returning to the website, help us remember information about you and your previous actions.;
• Analytical/marketing. Include information about how Are you using a website, for example, which pages You visit which links you follow. We use these cookies mainly to improve the functionality of the website and Your user experience when using it. Sometimes such cookies also allow us to determine your preferences and provide you with useful targeted information on products, services and services that may be of interest to you..
• Required cookies. This is a minimal set of cookies, the use of which is necessary to ensure the correct and uninterrupted operation of the website..

3. Cookie management

When visiting the Site for the first time in a pop-up window (or using another technical solution) You may be asked to select the types of cookies that will be stored on your device. At the same time, technical cookies are set automatically when the page loads, unless otherwise specified in the browser settings. If you have approved the use of cookies, but then you want to change your mind, you can do this yourself by deleting the saved files in your browser..
Our Site does not require mandatory consent to install cookies on your device when using the Site. If you do not want cookies to be stored on your device, disable this option in your browser settings. Saved cookies can also be deleted at any time in the browser's system settings. You can change your browser settings to accept or reject by default all cookies or cookies from certain websites..
If you have approved the use of cookies on the Website, this means that you have given your consent for the use of cookies on all SMSC services..

4. Who, except for the Website, has access to information, contained in the cookies

The information that is collected using cookies placed on your device is stored in accordance with applicable law in accordance with the terms of this Policy and the Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy of the Site..
The Site's partners may also collect information about users using cookies or pixel tags as part of their use of the SMSC Service. The use of cookies and other technologies allows the Site to analyze the activity during its use, counting the number of visits or showing ads adapted to the Site's services..
Information collected through cookies placed on your device can be transferred and made available to the Website and/or partners. The use of the collected information off-Site may be subject to separate user agreements available on partner websites. The Site and/or partners may also provide you with the option to opt out of advertising personalization, in accordance with the laws and regulations applicable to such products and offers..
We and third parties may use cookies to find out when you visit our sites and how you interact with ads and other content. On the basis of cookies, aggregated and other information may be collected and used that is not related to the identification of individual users (for example, about the operating system, browser version, and the URL from which the user accessed this page, including from an email or advertisement). Thanks to this, we can provide you with broader information features and analyze site visit routes. This technology allows you to count the number of users who have visited a particular service by clicking on a link from a specific banner outside of this site, via a text link or images included in the newsletter. In addition, it serves as a tool for collecting aggregated statistics on website usage for analytical research purposes and helps us optimize our website and offer ads in accordance with your interests, as described in detail below..
Our website hosts special technologies of analytical web services (for example, Yandex.Metrica), which calculates the number of visitors and evaluates the site's usage indicators and efficiency. The data obtained in this way is anonymous and does not contain any identifying information (it does not establish your identity). The information is used exclusively for statistical purposes..
To find out how the Yandex.Metrica service uses cookies, read its terms of use. We also provide links to opt out of using the Yandex.Metrica analytical services. (if you think you don't need them).

5. Final Policy provisions

Changes and/or additions to the Policy may be made periodically. It is recommended that the user regularly review this page in order to have up-to-date information. Any changes to the Policy will take effect from the moment it is posted on the Website..