Cookie Policy

This policy explains cookie use on tarotsim.com and how users can control them.

1. What are cookies?

Small text files stored on devices during website visits that allow sites to remember user actions and preferences over time. We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, browser local storage and tracking pixels to measure content effectiveness.

2. Types of cookies we use

2.1 By purpose

  • Strictly necessary cookies — basic functionality, session-based. Legal basis: legitimate interest.
  • Analytics cookies — Google Analytics, up to 26 months. Legal basis: consent.
  • Advertising cookies — Google AdSense and third parties, up to 2 years. Legal basis: consent.
  • Personalisation cookies — preferences, up to 1 year. Legal basis: consent.

2.2 By origin

  • First-party cookies set directly by the site.
  • Third-party cookies (Google Analytics: _ga, _gid, _gat; Google AdSense: IDE, DSID, 1P_JAR; social networks).

3. Specific cookies we use

Google Analytics: _ga (2 years), _gid (24h), _gat (1 min). Google AdSense: IDE (1 year), DSID (2 weeks), 1P_JAR (30 days). First-party: cookie_consent (1 year), user_preferences (6 months), session_id (session).

4. Specific purposes

Essential operation; analytics and improvement; personalised advertising; content personalisation.

5. Legal basis for cookie use

Informed consent for non-essential cookies (withdrawable at any time). Legitimate interest for strictly necessary cookies, site security and fraud prevention. A cookie banner lets you accept all, reject non-essential, or customise preferences.

6. How to manage cookies

Use the preferences centre to manage cookies by category. Browser settings: Chrome (Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies), Firefox (Options > Privacy), Safari (Preferences > Privacy), Edge (Settings > Cookies). Third-party tools: Google Ads Settings, NAI, YourOnlineChoices.

7. Social media cookies

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram set their own cookies for their buttons and embedded content; see their respective privacy policies.

8. Impact of disabling cookies

Disabling essential cookies may prevent proper functionality. Disabling analytics cookies does not affect browsing. Disabling advertising cookies results in less relevant, possibly repetitive ads.

9. Mobile devices

Mobile apps use similar device identifiers. On mobile browsers, cookies work similarly through browser settings.

10. International transfers

Some providers are located outside the EU (Google under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework). Transfers include standard contractual clauses and additional safeguards.

11. Updates to this policy

Significant changes are notified and may require renewed consent. We keep a version history.

AdSense compliance

The site complies with Google AdSense policies through full transparency on advertising cookies, explicit consent for non-essential cookies, clear personalisation information, user control options and GDPR compliance.