Cookie Policy

At Dead Simple Computing, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyse website traffic, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

For more details on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and track browsing behaviour.

Cookies can be:
✔ Session Cookies – Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
✔ Persistent Cookies – Stored on your device for a set period to remember preferences on future visits.
✔ First-Party Cookies – Set by our website to improve your experience.
✔ Third-Party Cookies – Set by third-party services (e.g., analytics or marketing tools).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. Without them, certain features may not work.

Examples:

• Remembering your session login details.
• Security and fraud prevention.
• Website functionality (e.g., form submissions).

You cannot disable these cookies as they are necessary for website functionality.

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us analyse visitor behaviour and improve website performance. They collect anonymous data about site usage.

Examples:

• Google Analytics (tracking user behavior).
• Page load times and response rates.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering settings and preferences.

Examples:

• Remembering your language preferences.
• Storing form input details for convenience.

2.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

We use third-party cookies to track user behavior and deliver relevant ads. These cookies help personalize marketing efforts across platforms.

Examples:

• Google Ads & remarketing services.
• Social media tracking (Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insights, etc.).

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over cookies and can adjust settings at any time.

3.1 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. You can change these settings in:

• Google Chrome – Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data
• Mozilla Firefox – Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari – Preferences > Privacy > Block Cookies
• Microsoft Edge – Settings > Site Permissions > Cookies and Site Data

3.2 Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies

To opt out of specific advertising or analytics cookies, visit:
🔗 Google Ads Settings
🔗 Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

4. Third-Party Cookies We Use

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website, including:

We recommend reviewing the cookie policies of these providers for full details.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. 

If required by law, we will request your consent before making significant changes to cookie usage.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 0118 453 9501