Cookie Policy

This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

Sussy Swap Simulator uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Website Functionality: Enable basic website features and navigation
  • Performance Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our website
  • Advertising: Display relevant advertisements through third-party services
  • Personalization: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Security: Protect against spam and abuse

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains user session state Session
csrf_token Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session and campaign data 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 24 hours

3.3 Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by our advertising partners through our site.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
Google AdSense Personalized advertising and ad measurement Various
DoubleClick Ad targeting and frequency capping Various

3.4 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Stores user interface preferences 1 year
theme_mode Remembers dark/light mode preference 6 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies.

4.1 Google Services

  • Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic
  • Google AdSense: Advertising service that displays relevant ads
  • YouTube: Video embedding service (if applicable)

Learn more about Google's privacy practices: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Social Media

If you interact with social media features on our website (such as sharing buttons), these services may set their own cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from being set
  • Set preferences for specific websites

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.3 Opt-Out of Advertising Cookies

You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google and other advertising networks:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

  • Some website features may not function properly
  • Your preferences and settings won't be remembered
  • You may see less relevant advertisements
  • We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data

7. Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may have different privacy settings for tracking and advertising. Check your device settings for options to limit ad tracking:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
  • Android: Settings > Google > Ads

8. Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should stop using the website or adjust your browser settings to block cookies.

9. Data Protection Rights

Under certain data protection laws, you may have rights regarding the personal information collected through cookies, including:

  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Right to delete your personal information
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to data portability

10. International Transfers

Some of the cookies we use may result in your information being transferred to countries outside your own. These transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards in place.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies or other means. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

13. Contact Information

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

14. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy: