Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last updated: December 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how simplies B.V. uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (simplies.world). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to understand how we collect and use your information.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

Types of Cookies:

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 manually deleted

First-Party Cookies

Cookies set directly by our website

Third-Party Cookies

Cookies set by external services we use

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to improve your experience on our website and to help us understand how our site is being used.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or cookie consent choices) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the website's functionality and user experience. These cookies collect information anonymously.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or our marketing partners.

Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains your session during website visit Session Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics - session and campaign data 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute Analytics
preferences Stores user interface preferences 6 months Functionality

Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set their own cookies on your device. These services help us provide better functionality and understand how our website is used.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This service provides us with anonymous data about page views, user behaviour, and website performance. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

We use CDN services to deliver website content efficiently. These services may set technical cookies to optimise content delivery and website performance.

Cookie Consent and Choices

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you accept. You can:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best website experience
  • Reject All: Only essential cookies will be used
  • Customise: Choose specific cookie categories to accept

Managing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by clearing your browser cookies.

Note: If you disable essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

Browser Cookie Settings

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

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser
  • Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being used

Browser-Specific Instructions:

Chrome

Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that they not track your browsing activity. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals.

We respect your privacy choices and provide cookie consent options to give you control over tracking technologies used on our website.

Mobile Devices

Mobile devices use similar technologies to cookies, including:

  • Local Storage: Stores data locally on your device
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close the browser
  • Mobile Identifiers: Unique identifiers for advertising purposes

You can usually control these through your device's privacy settings or browser settings on mobile devices.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Contact Information:

Email: privacy@simplies.world
Phone: +31 70 386 8977
Post: simplies B.V., Kastanjelaan 234, 9712 VB Groningen, Netherlands

Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our other policies:

This Cookie Policy is effective as of December 2024 and applies to all users of the simplies website.