Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 26, 2026

startaxoffice.org uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure the site runs optimally, to display relevant advertisements, and to understand visitor behavior anonymously.

This policy explains the types of cookies used, their purposes, and how users can manage their consent — in accordance with applicable US privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other state privacy regulations.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on a device when visiting a website. These files help the site remember preferences, analyze traffic, and display appropriate advertisements.

Cookies do not contain sensitive financial information such as bank account numbers, PINs, Social Security Numbers, or credit card details — in line with the privacy commitment set out in the Privacy Policy.

Types of Cookies Used

Category	Cookie Name / Provider	Purpose	Duration	Required?
Strictly Necessary	CookieConsent (Cookiebot)	Stores the user’s cookie consent preferences	1 year	Yes
Strictly Necessary	Cloudflare (__cf_bm, _cfuvid)	Security and bot protection (WAF)	30 mins – Session	Yes
Analytical	Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat)	Analyzes traffic and visitor behavior anonymously	1 day – 2 years	Consent required
Marketing	Google AdSense (IDE, NID, DSID)	Displays relevant advertisements and measures ad performance	13 months	Consent required
Marketing	Google DoubleClick (test_cookie)	Checks whether the browser supports third-party cookies	15 minutes	Consent required

User Rights Regarding Cookies

Depending on the visitor’s state of residence, certain rights may apply under US state privacy laws. Below is a summary of available options:

User Right	How to Do It	Impact
Accept all cookies	Click “Accept All” on the cookie banner	Advertising and analytics fully active
Choose specific categories	Click “Manage Preferences” on the banner	Only selected cookie categories are active
Reject all cookies	Click “Reject All” on the banner	Only strictly necessary cookies are active; ads become limited
Change consent	Click the cookie icon at the bottom-left corner of the site	Consent is updated according to the new selection
Opt out of sale/sharing (California residents)	Click “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link in the site footer	Marketing and advertising cookies are disabled; personal data is not shared with third-party advertisers

Third-Party Cookies

startaxoffice.org works with trusted service providers, each of which maintains its own privacy policy. Below is a list of partners:

Provider	Service	Privacy Policy
Google LLC	Analytics & AdSense	policies.google.com/privacy
Cloudflare, Inc.	Security & CDN	cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
Cookiebot (Usercentrics)	Consent Management Platform (CMP)	cookiebot.com/en/privacy-policy

How to Delete Cookies via Browser

In addition to managing cookies through the site banner, cookies may also be deleted directly through browser settings:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear Browsing Data
Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari (iPhone/iPad): Settings → Safari → Clear History and Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services → Clear Browsing Data

Please note that deleting cookies through the browser is not the same as withdrawing consent on the site — both must be done separately.

In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. startaxoffice.org does not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, the use of advertising cookies may be considered “sharing” under CCPA/CPRA.

To opt out, California residents may click the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link located in the site footer, or contact the team via the email listed below.

Contact

For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy:

General Email: [email protected]
Operating Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET

This policy may be updated at any time without prior notice. This page should be checked periodically — changes shall take effect from the date the update is published at the top of this page.

This Cookie Policy forms an integral part of the Privacy Policy, Disclaimer, and Terms and Conditions of startaxoffice.org.