This Cookie Policy explains how simplesitesteps.com (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It details what these technologies are, why we use them, and your structural rights to control our use of them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting.
Third-party cookies are set by parties other than the website owner, enabling third-party features or functionality (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several critical reasons:
Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the structural operation of our website, enabling basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas.
Performance & Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our tutorials, guides, and pages by collecting traffic information anonymously.
Affiliate Tracking Cookies: Because simplesitesteps.com is an affiliate blog, our partner networks (such as web hosting providers, domain registrars, and theme developers) place tracking cookies when you click our links. These cookies assign your purchase to our site so we can earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. They usually persist for 30 to 90 days.
Controlling and Deleting Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.