COOKIE POLICY

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help the website remember information about your visit, making your next visit easier and more useful. Think of them as the website's short-term memory.

We don't use cookies to spy on you or build creepy profiles. We're too busy burning tokens.

2. COOKIES WE USE

2.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:

• Session Cookies: Maintain your session while browsing
• Security Cookies: Help protect against CSRF attacks
• Load Balancing: Ensure website performance
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

Duration: Session-based (deleted when you close browser)

2.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Help us understand how visitors use the website:

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate
• Performance Monitoring: Identifies slow-loading pages
• Error Tracking: Helps us fix broken features

Duration: Up to 2 years

2.3 Functionality Cookies (Optional)

Remember your preferences:

• Language Settings: Your preferred language
• Display Preferences: Dark/light mode (if applicable)
• Wallet Connection: Remember connected wallet (session only)

Duration: Up to 1 year

3. COOKIES WE DON'T USE

• Advertising Cookies: We don't track you for ads
• Social Media Cookies: No Facebook pixel or similar trackers
• Third-Party Marketing: We don't share cookie data with marketers
• Behavioral Profiling: We don't build profiles about you

4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some third-party services may set their own cookies:

• Blockchain Providers: Web3 wallet connections
• CDN Services: Content delivery optimization
• Security Services: DDoS protection

We don't control these cookies. Check their respective privacy policies.

5. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES

You have several options to control cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

• Block all cookies (may break website functionality)
• Delete cookies when closing browser
• Block third-party cookies only
• Receive notifications before cookies are set

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

• Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Do Not Track: Enable in browser settings
• Private/Incognito Mode: Browse without saving cookies

6. IMPACT OF DISABLING COOKIES

If you disable cookies, you may experience:

• Need to reconnect wallet each visit
• Loss of preference settings
• Potential security warnings
• Reduced website functionality
• No personalized experience

Essential cookies cannot be disabled while using the website.

7. COOKIE SECURITY

We implement security measures for our cookies:

• Secure flag (HTTPS only)
• HttpOnly flag (no JavaScript access where appropriate)
• SameSite attributes (CSRF protection)
• Regular security audits
• Encryption of sensitive cookie data

8. LOCAL STORAGE

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage for:

• Wallet connection state
• User interface preferences
• Cached data for performance
• Session information

Local storage can be cleared through browser settings.

9. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

Cookie data may be processed in various countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers, in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. CHILDREN AND COOKIES

Our website is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children. If you're under 18, please don't use our website.

11. UPDATES TO COOKIE POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Check this page periodically for updates. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. CONTACT US

Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us through official channels. We'll respond when we're not busy burning tokens.