Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

BuildItSmart uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly. They include cookies that enable you to log in, add items to your basket, and complete checkout. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymous data about page views, time spent on site, and navigation patterns. This helps us improve our website and your shopping experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as your language or region, to provide a more personalised experience.

Marketing Cookies

We may use cookies from trusted third parties to show you relevant advertisements. You can manage these preferences in your browser settings.

Managing Your Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from working correctly.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use, including:

  • Google Analytics — website usage analysis
  • Stripe — secure payment processing
  • PayPal — payment processing
  • LiteSpeed Cache — website performance optimisation

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.