Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 9, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how smoothchess.org uses cookies on our website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, provide personalised content, and understand how you interact with our platform. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, track your activity, and enhance your overall experience. Cookies can be either temporary (session cookies) or permanent (persistent cookies). Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Most websites use cookies as an essential part of providing a better user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

We utilise several types of cookies to optimise your experience:

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly, including security features and basic navigation.
Performance Cookies: We use these to analyse how you interact with our site, helping us improve functionality and content delivery.
Functional Cookies: These remember your preferences, language settings, and other choices to personalise your experience.
Marketing Cookies: We may use these to track your interests and deliver content relevant to knitting, sewing, and craft topics you engage with.

How We Use Cookies

Our cookies serve multiple purposes designed to enhance your visit. We use them to remember login information, understand which sections of our craft resources you find most valuable, and track the effectiveness of our educational content about Fair Isle patterns, British wool selection, and haberdashery guides. We also analyse traffic patterns to ensure our website performs optimally across all devices. This information helps us tailor our beginner sewing projects and product recommendations to match your interests. Additionally, we use cookies to prevent fraud, maintain security, and comply with legal requirements.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over cookie settings on your device. Most web browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a website is attempting to place a cookie on your device. You can typically manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling certain essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to access certain features. If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can still browse our public content, though some interactive features may be limited. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled for the best experience while exploring our knitting and sewing educational resources.

We respect your privacy choices and encourage you to review your cookie settings regularly. If you have questions about how we use cookies or wish to learn more about your options, we welcome your enquiries. We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or relevant regulations, so please check back regularly for the latest information.