1. Introduction
Simturax.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://simturax.com/ (the “Site“). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
By continuing to browse or use our Site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you can adjust your browser settings or refrain from using the Site.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Cookies can also be:
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Simturax.com).
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting (e.g., Google Analytics, advertisers).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
A. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and maintaining user sessions. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains user session | Session |
csrftoken | Prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference | 1 year |
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our content and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics – distinguishes users | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics – throttles request rate | 1 minute |
_ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics – stores campaign and traffic source data | 2 years |
C. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
lang | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
region | Remembers your regional settings | 1 year |
D. Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set through our Site by our advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense). They remember that you have visited our Site and this information may be shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_gcl_au | Google AdSense – conversion tracking | 90 days |
_gcl_aw | Google Ads – attribution and reporting | 90 days |
NID | Google – stores user preferences | 6 months |
DSID | Google – advertising tracking | 14 days |
IDE | Google – advertising targeting | 1 year |
test_cookie | Google – tests cookie functionality | 15 minutes |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These include:
A. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic and user behavior on our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the Site. This information is anonymized and used to generate reports to help us improve our content.
- Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Analytics Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
B. Google AdSense
We may display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites on the internet. This is known as “interest-based advertising.”
- Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Google Ad Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/authenticated
C. Affiliate Networks
We may participate in affiliate marketing programs (e.g., VPN affiliate programs). These programs may use cookies to track referrals and commissions. These cookies do not collect personal information and are used solely for tracking purposes.
| Affiliate Network | Purpose |
|---|---|
| VPN Affiliate Networks | Track referrals and commissions |
5. Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. Here are the ways you can manage cookies:
A. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to:
- Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookies to be set.
- Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Block performance, functionality, and advertising cookies while allowing essential cookies.
- Customize Preferences: Choose which categories of cookies you want to enable.
B. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies (including essential ones)
- Delete existing cookies
- Set your browser to warn you before a cookie is set
- Block third-party cookies only
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Opera: Settings → Advanced → Privacy & Security → Content settings → Cookies
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and prevent you from accessing certain features.
C. Google Ad Settings
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting:
D. Industry Opt-Outs
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from many third-party ad networks by visiting:
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI)
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA)
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA)
6. How Long Do Cookies Stay on Your Device?
The duration for which a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a “session” or “persistent” cookie.
- Session Cookies: These expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. The expiration date is set by the website that placed the cookie and can range from minutes to years.
You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page.
- Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.
- Displaying a notice on our Site.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: [simturax@gmail.com]
- Website: https://simturax.com/contact