Cookie Policy

Initial version: 3 March 2026

Last updated: N/A

This Cookie Policy explains how Simplex (The Law Firm "Simplex Legal & Finance") (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies, tracking technologies, pixels, and similar tools on our website www.simplex-law.com (“the Website”).

This Cookie Policy should be read together with:

Privacy Policy: https://www.simplex-law.com/privacypolicy
Terms & Conditions: https://www.simplex-law.com/terms
Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://www.simplex-law.com/donotsharempi
Legal Notice (Imprint): https://www.simplex-law.com/legal-notice-imprint

In accordance with the Law of Ukraine "On Protection of Personal Data" on June 1, 2010 № 2297-VI, UAE PDPL and GDPR, we do not set any non-essential cookies (Analytics, Advertising, or Functionality) unless you provide explicit, affirmative consent through our cookie banner. If you do not make a selection, only Strictly Necessary cookies required for the website to function (such as for secure payments via Stripe) will be deployed. You may withdraw your consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

By continuing to use our Website after seeing the cookie banner, you consent to the use of cookies described below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites:

function properly
remember your preferences
analyze performance
enable secure payments
personalize your browsing
deliver relevant advertisements

Cookies may be set by us (“first-party cookies”) or by external providers (“third-party cookies”).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the operation of the Website and cannot be turned off.
They support:

navigation
secure sessions
payment processing
form submissions
basic site functionality

This includes cookies used by Stripe for fraud detection and payment security, and Drift/Intercom for essential customer support sessions. These are exempt from consent requirements under UAE law as they are critical to the service's functionality. Without them, the Website cannot operate.

2.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website.

We use analytics providers such as:

Google Analytics
Clicky
Crazy Egg
Kissmetrics
Mixpanel
Open Web Analytics
Statcounter

These tools may collect: IP address, device type, browser, visited pages, time spent, and interaction patterns.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember your preferences, including:

language
location
time zone
user interface choices

Disabling these may affect your browsing experience.

2.4 Advertising & Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to display targeted advertising.

We use advertising and remarketing tools including:

Google Ads / AdSense
Bing Ads
Facebook Ads
AdColony
AppLovin

Advertising Pixels used:

Facebook Pixel
LinkedIn Pixel
TikTok Pixel
Twitter Pixel
Snapchat Pixel
Taboola Pixel
Outbrain Pixel
HubSpot
Pardot
Marketo

These trackers may share limited data with advertising networks to improve ad relevance.

2.5 Social Media Cookies

These cookies are set by social network integrations and plugins, such as:

Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Twitter

If you interact with these tools, the respective platforms may collect your data independently.

2.6 Web Beacons, Tags, and Pixels

We use tracking technologies including:

pixel tags
clear GIFs
web beacons

to analyze traffic, measure marketing effectiveness, and improve user experience.

3. Third-Party Tools That Use Cookies

The Website integrates third-party tools that may set cookies, including:

Payments

Stripe (fraud prevention, session management)

Maps & Geolocation

Google Maps Platform API (requires cookie disclosure per Google’s Terms)

Marketing & Email Providers

MailChimp
MailerLite
Campaign Monitor
TinyLetter
Postmark
HubSpot
Pardot
Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Chat / Support Widgets

Drift
Intercom

Each third party may have its own privacy policy and cookie practices.

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the Law of Ukraine "On Protection of Personal Data" on June 1, 2010 № 2297-VI, GDPR (EU/Poland) and Federal Decree-Law No. (45) of 2021 (PDPL) (UAE), we rely on:

(a) Consent: For all non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, personalization). Consent is obtained via the cookie banner and can be withdrawn at any time.
(b) Legitimate Interest / Contractual Necessity: For strictly necessary cookies required for the secure and functional operation of the Website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR; Art. 4 UAE PDPL).

Under UAE PDPL:

Consent (Art. 6 UAE PDPL): We rely on your clear and unambiguous consent for analytics, marketing, and social media cookies.
Contractual & Legal Necessity (Art. 4 UAE PDPL): We use strictly necessary cookies to provide the services you request, ensure website security, prevent fraud, and comply with UAE financial regulations regarding payment processing.

5. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies by:

adjusting settings via our cookie banner
changing browser cookie preferences
deleting existing cookies
using opt-out tools provided by third parties (e.g., Google, Meta)

Some of our third-party cookie providers (such as Google, Meta, and LinkedIn) may store and process data in jurisdictions outside the UAE or the EEA (e.g., the United States). By consenting to these cookies, you acknowledge and agree to the transfer of your browsing data to these countries, where we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by Article 23 of the UAE PDPL.

Under the UAE PDPL, you have a specific Right to Stop Processing. If you have previously consented to tracking but wish to opt-out, you can do so immediately by clearing your browser cache and rejecting cookies in our settings panel. This will immediately cease the collection of further behavioral data.

If you disable cookies:

Some features of the Website may not function correctly.

6. “Sale” or “Sharing” of Personal Information

Based on U.S. privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA), certain advertising cookies may qualify as “selling” or “sharing” personal information.

You may opt out via:

Do Not Sell My Personal Information:
https://www.simplex-law.com/donotsharempi

7. Cookie Duration

Cookies are stored for varying lengths:

Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: remain until expiry or manual deletion

Retention periods depend on each cookie provider.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our data practices.

The “Last updated” date indicates the latest revision.

9. Contact Information

For questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Simplex (The Law Firm "Simplex Legal & Finance")
Email: ask@simplex-law.com
Address in Ukraine: 79026, Ukraine, Lviv, 9 Shpytalna Street, Office 10

Legal Notice: https://www.simplex-law.com/legal-notice-imprint