Cookie Policy

Effective Date: December 20, 2024
Last Updated: December 20, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

1.1 Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by our website directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use

2. How We Use Cookies

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Authentication: Remember your login status and keep you signed in
• Security: Protect against fraud and ensure secure connections
• Session Management: Maintain your session state across page visits
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers efficiently

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

• Theme Preferences: Remember your chosen color theme and display settings
• Language Settings: Store your preferred language selection
• Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms (not sensitive data)
• Accessibility: Store accessibility preferences and settings

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how our platform is used:

• Usage Analytics: Track page views, user interactions, and feature usage
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor site performance and identify issues
• Error Tracking: Collect information about errors to improve our platform
• A/B Testing: Test different versions of features to improve user experience

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies help us provide relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Content Personalization: Show relevant content based on your interests
• Campaign Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of our outreach efforts
• Social Media Integration: Enable sharing and social media features

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

3.1 Analytics Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
• Vercel Analytics: Performance monitoring and optimization

3.2 Communication Services

• Discord: Community integration and support
• Email Services: Newsletter and communication delivery

3.3 Web3 Services

• WalletConnect: Web3 wallet connection and authentication
• MetaMask: Ethereum wallet integration
• Blockchain APIs: Interaction with blockchain networks

4. Cookie Management and Your Choices

4.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Block All Cookies: Prevent all cookies from being set (may break functionality)
• Block Third-Party Cookies: Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete Cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device
• Notification Settings: Get notified when cookies are being set

4.2 Platform Cookie Preferences

4.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of certain third-party tracking:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out

5. Web3 and Blockchain Considerations

5.1 Wallet Connections

When you connect a Web3 wallet, we may store connection preferences and wallet addresses in local storage or cookies to maintain your session and provide a seamless experience.

5.2 Blockchain Data

Blockchain transactions and data are stored on public networks and are not controlled by cookies. This data is permanent and cannot be deleted through cookie management.

6. Mobile Applications

Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, such as:

• Local Storage: Store app preferences and settings
• Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for analytics and security
• Push Notifications: Tokens for sending relevant notifications

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes:

• We will post the updated policy on our platform
• We will update the "Last Updated" date
• For significant changes, we will provide notice through our platform or email

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

9. Browser-Specific Cookie Management