Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Simone Feuerstein ("we", "us") uses cookies, local storage and similar technologies on simonefeuerstein.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences and understand how visitors interact with content. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage and pixel tags.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and related technologies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly
• Remember your age verification and cookie consent choices
• Improve performance and user experience
• Understand aggregated usage patterns to enhance our services

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary

These are essential for the website to operate. They include age verification status and cookie consent preferences stored in local storage. Without these, certain features such as age gating would not function correctly.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These enable enhanced functionality such as remembering game session preferences and interface settings during your visit.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools to collect aggregated, anonymised data about how visitors use our site — including pages viewed, session duration and navigation flow. This helps us improve content and performance.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

We do not currently use third-party advertising or marketing cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and request your consent where required.

4. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage for:

• sf_age_verified — records that you confirmed you are 18 or older
• sf_cookies_accepted — records your cookie consent choice (accepted or declined)

This data remains on your device until you clear your browser data.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We minimise third-party cookies. Any analytics or hosting providers we use may set their own cookies subject to their privacy policies. We do not permit third-party advertising trackers on our platform at this time.

6. Managing Your Preferences

You can manage cookies in several ways:

• Cookie Banner: Use our on-site banner to accept or decline non-essential cookies on first visit
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block, delete or alert you about cookies. Consult your browser help section for instructions
• Clear Data: Clearing browser data will reset age verification and cookie preferences

Disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality, including age verification and game access.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no universal standard for responding to DNT signals. We currently do not alter our practices in response to DNT signals but respect your cookie choices through our consent mechanism.

8. Cookie Retention

Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies and local storage items remain until they expire or you delete them. Our age verification and consent records persist until you clear browser storage.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law or our practices. The updated date at the top of this page indicates the latest revision. We encourage periodic review.

10. Contact

Cookie and privacy questions: privacy@simonefeuerstein.com | Contact form