Cookie Policy

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device. We use cookies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. You can manage cookies at any time in your browser.

1. Essential cookies

Strictly necessary for the Services to work. These cookies handle login sessions, the JWT refresh flow for the photographer portal, and basic site functionality. They are set automatically and cannot be disabled without breaking core features.

• Session cookie — keeps you signed in to the photographer portal.
• Refresh token cookie — used to silently renew your session.
• Currency preference — remembers the display currency you picked in the header.

2. Analytics cookies

We may use privacy-friendly analytics to count visits, see which pages are popular, and improve the site. Analytics cookies are loaded only after you accept them on the cookie banner. We do not sell analytics data and we do not use ad-tracking cookies.

3. Third-party cookies

Some features rely on third parties that may set their own cookies:

• Mollie on payment pages, to process card transactions securely.
• OpenStreetMap on the live "Meet your photographer" map.

These cookies are governed by the respective providers' policies.

4. Managing cookies

You can clear or block cookies in your browser settings. Instructions for the major browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from signing in to the photographer portal.

5. Contact

Questions about cookies? Email bookings@joinsmiler.com. See also our Privacy Policy.