Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 13, 2025 · Last Updated: August 13, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how SIPS Directory uses cookies and similar technologies (collectively, “cookies”) on our website and Services. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

1) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be read by a web server in the domain that placed the cookie. Related technologies include pixels, SDKs, local storage, and tags.

2) How we use cookies

• Operate the site (security, session management, load balancing);
• Remember preferences (like language, cookie choices);
• Measure performance (traffic, usage, crash/error diagnostics);
• Support marketing/affiliates (e.g., track referrals and measure campaign performance where applicable).

3) Types of cookies we set

• Strictly Necessary (Essential): required for core functionality and security (cannot be switched off in our systems).
• Functional (Preferences): remember choices and enhance features.
• Performance/Analytics: help us understand usage to improve the Services.
• Advertising/Targeting: enable advertising and measure effectiveness; may also support affiliate tracking. These are optional and will not run in EEA/UK (and similar regions) unless you consent.

4) Examples of cookies/technologies (subject to configuration)

The specific providers you use may vary. Replace or remove items below to match your stack.

• Platform/CMS: session/auth cookies necessary to log in and manage listings.
• Payment Processors: cookies or scripts from processors (e.g., Stripe/PayPal/GetPaid) for checkout and fraud prevention.
• Analytics: e.g., Google Analytics 4 (GA4) or similar for aggregated usage stats.
• Affiliate/Attribution: affiliate plugins/software to track referrals and payouts.
• Advertising Pixels: such as Meta/LinkedIn/TikTok/Google Ads if/when used.

5) Your choices

• Consent Manager: Use the Manage Cookies link to accept, reject, or adjust categories (where required, the banner will appear on first visit in EEA/UK and similar jurisdictions).
• Browser Controls: most browsers let you block/clear cookies. Disabling essential cookies may break site features.
• Do Not Track: our site does not currently respond to DNT signals. We honor applicable local consent/opt‑out laws.

6) Retention

Cookies may be session (expire when you close your browser) or persistent (stay until they expire or are deleted). Retention varies by cookie and purpose.

7) Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our practices or for legal reasons. Check the “Last Updated” date at the top.

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