🍪 Cookie Policy (EU GDPR Compliant)

Last updated: 5th Jan,2026

This Cookie Policy explains how people uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website sammydb.com.

This policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyze website traffic and performance

  • Improve content and user experience

  • Serve relevant ads (if applicable)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

🔹 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to work properly and cannot be disabled.

Examples:

  • Page navigation

  • Security

  • Consent management

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))

🔹 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your settings and preferences.

Examples:

  • Language selection

  • Theme (dark/light mode)

Legal basis: Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))

🔹 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics

  • Page visits

  • Traffic sources

Data collected is anonymous and used only for statistical purposes.

Legal basis: Consent

🔹 Marketing / Advertising Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant ads.

Examples:

  • Google AdSense

  • Affiliate tracking cookies

Legal basis: Consent

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third-party services to place cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by their respective privacy policies.

Examples include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Google AdSense

  • Affiliate networks

  • Embedded content (YouTube, social media)

5. Cookie Consent

Upon your first visit, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customize cookie preferences

Cookies are not placed unless you give explicit consent, except for essential cookies.

6. How to Manage or Withdraw Consent

You can:

  • Change or withdraw consent anytime via the cookie settings link

  • Delete cookies via your browser settings

Browser guides:

  • Chrome

  • Firefox

  • Safari

  • Edge

7. Data Protection Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify incorrect data

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 sammy@sammydb.com

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes. The updated version will always be available on this page.