Cookie Policy

Last updated: 21 March 2026

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve efficiency, and provide information to site owners. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us understand how visitors use the site.

2. Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

Cookie Purpose Duration
sessionid Maintains your login session 2 weeks
csrftoken Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks 1 year
messages Stores temporary notification messages Session

2.2 Preference Cookies

Storage Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie consent preference (stored in localStorage) Persistent

2.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We may use analytics cookies in the future to understand how visitors interact with the platform. These cookies will only be set if you give consent via our cookie banner. Currently, no analytics cookies are in use.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

When you sign in via Google OAuth, Google may set its own cookies as part of the authentication process. These cookies are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

When you make a payment, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention. These are governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy.

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookies in the following ways:

  • Cookie banner — when you first visit WorldSim, a banner allows you to accept all cookies or use essential cookies only
  • Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning correctly.
  • Clear localStorage — to reset your cookie consent preference, clear your browser's local storage for this site

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new cookies or change how we use existing ones. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect the latest revision.

5. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
privacy@worldsimlab.com

For more information about your data rights, see our Privacy Policy.