Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2024
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 provide information to website owners. Cookies help us enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services.
2. How We Use Cookies
SIMPAC uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Website Functions: To enable core website functionality and navigation
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve performance
- Functionality: To remember your preferences and settings
- Marketing: To deliver relevant content and track marketing effectiveness (with your consent)
- Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential 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.
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are received. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information is aggregated and anonymous.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
3.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by our advertising partners through our site. These cookies remember that you've visited our website and may be combined with other information.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Google Tag Manager: For managing marketing and analytics tags
- Facebook Pixel: For advertising and conversion tracking
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: For business analytics and advertising
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies:
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be classified by duration:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
For detailed instructions on managing cookies in different browsers:
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can also use these industry opt-out tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
- Your Online Choices (EU)
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to block or delete cookies, please note that:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- You may not be able to access certain areas of the website
- Your user experience may be affected
- You may need to manually adjust preferences each time you visit
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide opt-out options as described in this policy.
9. Mobile Devices
Mobile devices may use advertising identifiers instead of cookies. You can control these through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising > Limit Ad Tracking
- Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.
11. More Information
For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Note: This Cookie Policy is provided for informational purposes and should be reviewed by legal counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws including GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, and other relevant regulations.