Who we are
Suggested text: Our website address is: http://simucent.com.
SimuCent is an independent blog dedicated to sharing insights, news, and developments about data centers and related technologies. Our mission is to inform and educate our readers on the latest trends, innovations, and advancements in the data center industry.
As an individual-operated platform, we strive to provide valuable content and expert perspectives to technology enthusiasts, industry professionals, and those interested in the future of digital infrastructure.
Comments
Suggested text:
Comments are disabled on SimuCent. We do not collect any user data related to comments or discussions on this website.
Media
Suggested text:
Media uploads on SimuCent are restricted to the website owner. Visitors cannot upload images, videos, or other media to this website.
All media content on this site is created and uploaded by the owner. No location data (EXIF GPS) or sensitive metadata is shared publicly through uploaded media.
Cookies
Suggested text:
At SimuCent, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized content. This section explains how and why we use cookies on our website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies:
We use cookies for the following purposes:
• Google Analytics: To analyze visitor traffic and improve website performance.
• Google AdSense: To display personalized ads based on your interests.
• Preference Cookies: To remember your language and theme preferences.
• Affiliate Tracking: To track referrals for our affiliate programs.
Third-Party Cookies:
We use third-party services that may also set cookies on your device:
• Google AdSense: For personalized advertising. Google’s privacy policy can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy
We do not use any other third-party analytics or advertising services.
Cookie Storage Duration:
• Analytical and preference cookies are stored for standard periods, usually between 30 days and 1 year, depending on their function.
• Affiliate tracking cookies may remain active for up to 30 days to credit referrals correctly.
Managing and Disabling Cookies:
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Here’s how you can do it on popular browsers:
• Google Chrome: Manage cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies
• Safari: Manage cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
Embedded content from other websites
Suggested text:
Articles on SimuCent may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.) from other websites, such as YouTube or social media platforms. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you are logged into their services.
Examples of embedded content we may use:
• YouTube: For video content (YouTube Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
• Social Media Platforms (e.g., X (Twitter), LinkedIn): For sharing updates or industry insights
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party websites for more information on how they handle your data.
Who we share your data with
Suggested text:
At SimuCent, we value your privacy. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for commercial purposes. However, we may share certain information with third-party services to enhance your experience on our website and to comply with legal obligations.
1. Third-Party Services We Use
We share limited data with the following third-party services for website functionality and analytics:
• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects anonymized data, including your IP address and cookies. (Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
• Google AdSense: To display personalized ads. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your previous interactions. (Google AdSense Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads)
2. What Data We Share
The data we share with third-party services is limited to:
• IP Addresses: For analytics and advertisement personalization.
• Cookies: For tracking and ad personalization.
We do not share personally identifiable information (PII) such as names or contact details.
3. No Data Sales
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
4. Legal Compliance
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as court orders or government investigations.
5. No Affiliate Programs
Currently, we do not participate in any affiliate or referral programs that involve sharing user data.
How long we retain your data
Suggested text:
At SimuCent, we only collect limited data through third-party services and do not store personal data directly. Below is an outline of our data retention practices:
1. Google Analytics Data:
We retain Google Analytics data, such as anonymized IP addresses and user behavior metrics, for 14 months. After this period, the data is automatically deleted. (Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
2. Cookies and Tracking Data:
Cookies set by our website, including Google AdSense cookies for personalized ads, are retained for up to 1 year. After this period, they will expire automatically.
3. Contact or Feedback Information:
We do not collect or store user contact information, as this website does not include contact forms or feedback submission features.
4. Legal or Accounting Data Retention:
We do not store user data for legal, regulatory, or accounting purposes.
What rights you have over your data
Suggested text:
At SimuCent, we prioritize your privacy and transparency regarding your data. Although we do not collect personal data directly (such as accounts, comments, or contact forms), certain third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense, may collect limited data for analytical and advertising purposes.
Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws:
You have the following rights regarding your data collected through third-party services:
• Right to access: You can request to know what data these third parties collect about you.
• Right to erasure: You may request that third parties delete any personal data they hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You can request corrections to inaccurate information.
• Right to restrict processing: You can ask these services to limit how they process your data.
• Right to data portability: You may request your data in a portable format where applicable.
Important Notice on Third-Party Data Collection:
As we use third-party services like Google Analytics (for traffic analysis) and Google AdSense (for personalized ads), these providers handle and store your data according to their own privacy policies. We do not directly control their data retention or deletion policies.
You can manage your rights directly through these third-party services:
• Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Ad Settings (Manage Personalized Ads): https://adssettings.google.com/
Contacting Us:
Since we do not directly collect personal data (such as contact forms or user accounts), there is no internal request process. For any data-related inquiries, we recommend contacting the respective third-party services directly.
Where your data is sent
Suggested text:
At SimuCent, we do not directly collect or store user data. However, third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics and Google AdSense, may transfer and store data on servers located outside your country, including in the United States.
Third-Party Data Transfers:
• Google Analytics: Data may be processed and stored on servers located in multiple countries, including the United States, for traffic analysis and performance improvement. (Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy)
• Google AdSense: Ad targeting and personalized ads may involve data processing on international servers, including in the United States. (Google AdSense Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads)
Data Protection Measures:
Both Google Analytics and Google AdSense comply with international data protection laws, including GDPR, and implement safeguards for cross-border data transfers.
No Direct Data Transfers from Us:
We do not share, sell, or transfer user data directly. All data processing occurs through third-party services under their respective privacy policies.
