Cookie Policy

How cookies work on SimpleServiceFinder – your preferences, our responsibility

At SimpleServiceFinder, we use cookies to ensure the website functions properly, to improve user experience, and to tailor content to your preferences. This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences, past actions, and recognize your browser during future visits. In this document, the term "cookies" also includes similar technologies such as local storage, tracking scripts, and pixels.

Why do we use cookies?

On SimpleServiceFinder, cookies help us to:

enable login and account-related features,
analyse website traffic and improve performance,
protect forms and data from spam and bots (e.g., via reCAPTCHA),
enable location-based features (e.g., show listings near you),
display static promotional content (without tracking your activity).

What types of cookies do we use?

We use both first-party and third-party cookies, which fall into the following categories:

Technical (essential) cookies: Required for the website to work and always active. These include login, session handling, payments, and form protection. They do not require your consent.
Analytical cookies: Used to collect anonymous usage statistics (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us improve the website. Your consent is required – you can disable them in the Cookie Settings section.
Marketing cookies: We do not currently use external advertising tools (e.g., Google Ads). However, static promotional banners may appear on the site without tracking your activity.

Third-party tools using cookies

Some features of our website rely on third-party services that may use their own cookies:

Google (Analytics, YouTube, reCAPTCHA): Used for analytics, spam protection, and embedded content. Google processes data in accordance with its privacy policies. We use IP anonymisation in Google Analytics. reCAPTCHA is only used in forms and cannot be disabled, as it is essential for security.
Stripe and PayPal: Used to process secure payments. These services may use cookies to recognise your device during transactions.
OpenStreetMap (OSM): Used to display maps and local data. OSM does not store cookies in your browser.

Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our site, we ask for your consent to use selected types of cookies. You can change your settings at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer. We will always respect your most recent choices.

Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are required for the core functionality of the site. Analytical cookies can be disabled at any time – this will not affect access to main features.

Your rights

You have the right to control what data you share and how it is processed. For more details, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Contact

If you have questions about cookies or your preferences, contact us at contact@simpleservicefinder.com or use the contact form on our website.