Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 29, 2026 — Applies to retrofitsmartlock.com
This site uses cookies to provide core functionality, analyse traffic, and support affiliate commission tracking. You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide reporting information to site owners. Cookies do not give us access to your computer or any information about you other than the data you choose to share with us.
2. Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on RetrofitSmartLock.com:
These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms. The site cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: session state, security tokens
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve site performance. All data collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you visited our site and cannot improve performance for your benefit.
Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)
When you click an affiliate link on this site (for example, to Amazon), third-party vendors place cookies on your device to attribute any resulting purchase to our site. These cookies are governed by the third party's own privacy and cookie policies. We earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
Examples: Amazon Associates tracking cookies, affiliate network cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples: preference storage, newsletter consent
3. Third-Party Cookies
Several third-party services used by this site may set their own cookies:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage data to help us improve the site. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- Amazon Associates: Tracks affiliate clicks and purchases. Governed by Amazon's Privacy Notice.
- Other affiliate networks: May set tracking cookies when you click outbound product links.
We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for their content or use of your data.
4. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The links below go to instructions for the most common browsers:
- Google Analytics opt-out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
- Affiliate cookie opt-out: Disabling third-party cookies in your browser will prevent affiliate tracking cookies from being set, though this may affect your shopping experience on retailer sites.
Please note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site from functioning correctly.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
| Cookie Type | Retention |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary (session) | Deleted when browser is closed |
| Google Analytics (_ga) | 2 years |
| Google Analytics (_gid) | 24 hours |
| Amazon affiliate tracking | Up to 24 hours (per Amazon policy) |
| Functional / preference cookies | Up to 12 months |
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
7. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosure.
8. Contact
Questions about our cookie usage? Contact Us or reach out directly:
DU Tech Team — Retrofit Smart Lock
Email: support@retrofitsmartlock.com