Domain: fixdownload.com
Last updated: August 21, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how FixDownload (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on fixdownload.com (the “Site”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site or adjust your preferences via [Cookie Settings].

1) What Are Cookies (and Similar Technologies)?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to provide analytics and advertising features.
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, local storage, and device identifiers (collectively “cookies” where appropriate).

2) Who Is Responsible

Controller: FixDownload (fixdownload.com)
Privacy contact: privacy@fixdownload.com
Where required, we rely on your consent for the use of non-essential cookies and our legitimate interests for strictly necessary cookies.

3) How We Use Cookies (Purposes)

We categorize our cookies as follows:
• Strictly necessary — essential to operate core Site functions (page navigation, load balancing, security, fraud prevention, consent logging). These do not require consent.
• Preferences (functional) — remember user choices and settings (language, region, UI preferences).
• Performance/analytics — measure traffic and usage to improve features and stability (e.g., aggregated stats, error diagnostics).
• Advertising & affiliate — deliver, cap frequency, and measure ads; attribute affiliate commissions; prevent invalid activity. These require consent where applicable.
• Security & anti-abuse — detect anomalous behavior, protect against bots/attacks.

4) Cookies We Use (Examples & Typical Lifetimes)

Exact cookies may change over time. The current set is disclosed in the [Cookie Settings] panel and may include:
• First-party necessary cookies (e.g., __cf_bm/cf_clearance if using a CDN; session IDs): runtime security, traffic management. Lifetime: session to 30 days.
• Consent cookies (e.g., cookie_consent, cookie_prefs): store your consent choices. Lifetime: 6–12 months.
• Analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics *_ga* if used): understand how visitors use the Site. Lifetime: 1–24 months.
• Functional cookies (e.g., language/UX preferences): remember settings. Lifetime: session to 12 months.
• Advertising/affiliate cookies or pixels (e.g., ad networks, affiliate ID like aff_id, utm_*): measure conversions and attribute commissions. Lifetime: session to 90 days.

Note: Third-party providers (analytics, ad tech, affiliate networks, CDN/security) may set their own cookies when their scripts/pixels load. See their privacy notices for details.

5) Your Choices: Consent & Withdrawal

On your first visit (and periodically thereafter), we present a cookie banner. Except for strictly necessary cookies, we only place cookies if you accept them.
• You can withdraw or change your choices at any time via [Cookie Settings].
• Browser controls allow you to delete or block cookies; however, blocking necessary cookies may break basic Site functionality.

6) Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can typically find cookie controls under Settings → Privacy (or similar) in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, Opera, Android/iOS browsers). Instructions vary by vendor and version.

7) Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control

Some browsers send Do Not Track (DNT) or Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. There is no industry-wide DNT standard; we may not respond to DNT. Where legally required (e.g., under CPRA), we treat a valid GPC signal as an opt-out of cross-context behavioral advertising. You may also use [Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information] (if applicable).

8) Third-Party Cookies & Links

Our Site may include third-party content, plugins, or links (e.g., analytics, ad tech, affiliate platforms). These third parties control their cookies and processing. Please review their policies for details on your choices.

9) Retention

Cookie lifetimes vary: session cookies expire when you close your browser; persistent cookies last until their set expiry. We aim to keep consent logs for up to 12 months (or as required by local law) and re-prompt if we materially change vendors, purposes, or cookie categories.

10) Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes take effect upon posting with the updated Last updated date. We will seek renewed consent where required.

11) Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy or your preferences? Contact privacy@fixdownload.com.

Regional Addenda

EU/EEA & UK (GDPR / ePrivacy / UK GDPR)
• We use strictly necessary cookies based on legitimate interests (or Article 5(3) ePrivacy exemptions).
• We use non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, affiliate, functional) only with your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
• You may withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
• International transfers (if any) are protected by appropriate safeguards (e.g., SCCs) as described in our Privacy Policy.

California (CCPA/CPRA)
• We do not “sell” personal information in the traditional sense. Certain advertising or affiliate activities may constitute “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising.
• California residents can opt out of selling/sharing via Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information and may use a valid GPC signal.
• See our Privacy Policy for additional rights (access, delete, correct, limit use of sensitive PI).