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Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 17, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how StepDiag ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our site at stepdiag.com. It outlines what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their usage.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a site. They are used to make platforms work properly, remember user preferences, provide secure session handling, and supply analytical data to website operators.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use both first-party and third-party cookies across the following categories:

Essential & Preference Storage

Necessary for site performance and visual settings (such as remembering dark/light mode preference via browser localStorage). These do not collect personal identify information.

Performance & Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics (property ID G-VS4X3HX3BW) to collect anonymous metrics about page usage, device browser types, and diagnostic guide completion rates to improve platform quality.

Advertising & Marketing (Google AdSense)

We use Google AdSense to serve relevant advertisements. Google uses cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve targeted ads to users based on prior visits to our platform and other sites across the internet.

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Vendors

In accordance with Google’s EU User Consent Policy and Google Publisher Policies:

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to StepDiag or other websites.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve personalized ads to users based on their browsing patterns.
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.
4. How to Control or Disable Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies by default, but you can alter your browser settings to decline or delete cookies if preferred:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block all cookies
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
5. Updates & Contact Information

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect technological changes or operational requirements. If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies, please contact us via our Contact Page.