Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 18, 2025
Version: 1.0
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site.
1.1 How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve your user experience
- Provide personalized content
- Analyze website performance
2. Types of Cookies We Use
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:
3.1 Payment Processing
- Stripe: Secure payment processing
3.2 Analytics and Performance
- Google Analytics: Website analytics (if enabled)
3.3 Content Delivery
- AWS CloudFront: Content delivery and performance
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking this Cookie Settings link.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
4.3 Opting Out
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-out
5. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
5.1 Session Cookies
Deleted when you close your browser
5.2 Persistent Cookies
- Authentication cookies: 24 hours
- Preference cookies: 1 year
- Analytics cookies: 2 years
- Marketing cookies: 1 year
6. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing
Under GDPR and other privacy laws, we process cookies based on:
- Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest (essential for website function)
- Analytics cookies: Consent
- Marketing cookies: Consent
- Preference cookies: Consent
7. Updates 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 our website.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@flute-sim.com
- Website: https://flute-sim.com