Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

MechSimulator (mechsimulator.com) is a free, browser-based platform providing interactive mechanical engineering simulators for technical and vocational education. It is operated independently by Naseel Ibnu Azeez.

This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected when you visit mechsimulator.com, how it is used, and what choices you have.

2. What Data Is Collected

MechSimulator does not require you to create an account, submit personal information, or sign in. We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information directly.

The following non-personal data is collected automatically through third-party services (Google Analytics and Google AdSense) when you visit the site:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Country and approximate region (derived from IP address, which Google anonymises)
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)

This data is collected in aggregate and is used solely to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve the simulators and content.

3. Cookies We Use

MechSimulator itself does not set first-party cookies except for cookie-notice dismissal (stored in localStorage, not a cookie). However, the third-party services embedded in this site do set cookies. These are:

• Google Analytics cookies — to track aggregate site usage (see Section 4)
• Google AdSense cookies — to show contextually relevant advertisements (see Section 5)

You can block or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymous usage statistics. Google Analytics sets cookies (such as _ga and _ga_*) to distinguish users and track sessions.

The data collected by Google Analytics includes page views, session duration, device type, and geographic region at a country level. IP addresses are anonymised by Google before storage.

Google’s use of this data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense (publisher ID: ca-pub-8475334350760145) to display advertisements on this site. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites.

Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to mechsimulator.com and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data when you use our site, see “How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps”.

6. Third-Party Links

MechSimulator may contain links to external websites (for example, educational references or manufacturer documentation). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Your Rights & Opt-Out

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data-protection laws (including the EU General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR, and similar regulations) including:

• The right to know what data is held about you
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to opt out of data processing for advertising purposes

Because MechSimulator does not collect personal data directly, most of these rights apply to the third-party services (Google) rather than to us. To exercise your rights with Google, visit Google’s Data & Privacy page.

To opt out of personalised advertising specifically:

• Visit Google Ad Settings
• Use the NAI opt-out tool
• Enable “Do Not Track” in your browser settings

8. Children’s Privacy

MechSimulator is designed for use by students in technical and vocational education programmes, including those who may be minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of MechSimulator after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us via the Contact page.