Cookie Policy
What cookies we set, what they do, and how long they last
Last updated: 19 April 2026
Summary
SMT Proxies only uses cookies that are strictly necessary for the site to work plus a few optional first-party preference cookies (theme, referral source, age-gate acknowledgement). We do not use advertising cookies, third-party analytics, or cross-site tracking | that's why you don't see a consent banner.
Some payment pages embed Stripe's checkout, which sets its own fraud-prevention cookies. Those cookies never touch SMT's servers; they are managed by Stripe.
For the legal framing of this policy (GDPR, § 25 TDDDG), see our Privacy Policy.
Cookies we set
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
next-auth.session-token / __Secure-next-auth.session-token | Logged-in session identifier. Without this cookie you cannot access your dashboard. | Session | 30 days (if you opt for “stay signed in”) | Strictly necessaryFirst-party |
next-auth.csrf-token / __Host-next-auth.csrf-token | Prevents cross-site request forgery on auth-related form submissions. | Session | Strictly necessaryFirst-party |
next-auth.callback-url | Remembers where to send you after login (e.g., back to the page you were on). | Session | Strictly necessaryFirst-party |
smt_theme (via next-themes) | Stores your light/dark theme preference so the site doesn't flash on reload. | 1 year | OptionalFirst-party |
smt_ref | Remembers the referrer who sent you to SMT so we can credit them when you sign up. Set only when you arrive via a referral link. | 30 days | OptionalFirst-party |
smt_18plus | Remembers that you have confirmed you are over 18 so the NSFW subreddit database age-gate does not re-prompt you on every page load. | 90 days | OptionalFirst-party |
smt_sidebar_new_dismissed | Remembers that you have closed the “new feature” banner in the dashboard sidebar so we don't re-show it. | 180 days | OptionalFirst-party |
stripe_mid / __stripe_sid / __stripe_mid | Set by Stripe during checkout for fraud-prevention and payment-form state. Only set on pages that embed the Stripe checkout. | Up to 1 year (Stripe-managed) | Strictly necessaryThird-party |
How to control cookies
You can delete or block cookies at any time from your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
Disabling strictly-necessary cookies will prevent you from staying logged in or completing checkout.
Changes to this policy
If we add a new cookie we will list it here before it starts being set. Check the “last updated” date at the top of the page. Questions? Email privacy@smtproxies.com.