Cookies Policy

Cookie Policy - SimpleServiceFinder

Introduction
We use cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our website, improve user experience, and deliver content that is better tailored to your needs. This Cookie Policy outlines the specific details regarding the use of cookies on SimpleServiceFinder.com, including the purposes of using cookies and how users can manage their preferences.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or previous actions. Similar technologies include local storage, tracking pixels, or scripts that serve similar purposes. In this policy, “cookies” refer to all such technologies for simplicity.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies to ensure our website works properly and to enhance your experience. Some cookies are strictly necessary for technical purposes, such as keeping you logged in or remembering your preferences. Other cookies are used for analytics (to understand site usage), marketing (to offer personalized ads or integrate external content), security (to protect against spam/bots), and user location features (e.g., showing local listings).

What Cookies Do We Use?

We use both first-party cookies (set by our domain) and third-party cookies (set by external service providers). These cookies are categorized as follows:

Technical (Necessary) Cookies: Essential for the core functionality of the site (login, account management, payments, etc.) and basic security. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. Example: a session cookie that keeps you logged in as you navigate. (These do not require consent.)
Analytical Cookies: Help us collect anonymous statistics about how visitors use our site. Example: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid, etc.) track page visits and usage patterns in aggregate. (Used only with your consent.)
Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors for advertising and personalized content, including enabling external media. Example: YouTube cookies (YSC, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE) set when a video is embedded/played. (Used only with your consent.)
Security Cookies: Protect our site and users from malicious activity (spam, bots, fraud). Example: Google reCAPTCHA sets _GRECAPTCHA to distinguish humans from bots on forms. (Considered necessary for form submissions and payments.)
Location Cookies: Allow the site to use your location (with permission) to show localized content, such as services near you. (Active only if you consent; without consent, location-based features are disabled.)

Third-Party Cookies/Services We Use

We rely on some external services that may set cookies:

Google (Analytics, reCAPTCHA, YouTube): Analytics and anti-spam, plus embedded video content. Google processes data collected via its cookies in line with Google's privacy policies. We have configured these services for compliance (e.g., IP anonymization in Analytics) and they are only activated with your consent.
Payment Providers (Stripe, PayPal): Our payment processing partners may set cookies to facilitate secure payments. These cookies help recognize your device during payment steps. Data from these cookies is handled according to Stripe's and PayPal’s privacy policies.
OpenStreetMap (OSM): We use OSM maps for geographic information. OSM does not use cookies for map tiles on our site (maps function without storing data in your browser).

Managing Your Cookie Consent

When you first visit our site, we will ask for your consent for certain cookies via a banner and settings panel. You can manage your cookie preferences by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link at any time to adjust your choices. We will respect your most recent preferences. Note that disabling necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the site (e.g., you might not be able to log in or use some features).

Your Rights

You have the right to manage your personal data and choose which information you want to share. More details on your rights and how we protect your data can be found in our Privacy Policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@simpleservicefinder.com or via the contact form on SimpleServiceFinder.com.