Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are used to 'remember' you and your preferences. We also use other tracking technologies like browser `localStorage`, web beacons, or pixels, which function similarly to store information or monitor your interactions with our Site.

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the technical operation of our Site. For example, they may be used to manage your session, maintain security, or remember your cookie consent preferences.
• Performance and Analytics Cookies: We use services like Google Analytics and Firebase Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our Site. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated information about which pages you visit, how long you stay, and how you arrived at the Site. This helps us improve functionality and user experience.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies remember choices you make (like your theme preference or animation settings) to provide a more personalized experience. We primarily use browser `localStorage` for these settings, which is a modern and secure way to store data on your device.
• Third-Party Cookies: When you interact with third-party services through our site (e.g., connecting a wallet like Phantom or Solflare, or using a social login), those services may set their own cookies on your device. We do not control the placement or use of these cookies and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the third-party providers.

Beyond cookies, we may use other tracking technologies like web beacons (or 'pixels') in our marketing emails or promotional materials to gauge their effectiveness. This helps us understand if an email has been opened or if an ad has been clicked on. This data is used in an aggregated form and is not used to personally identify you.

You have full control over cookies. Most web browsers allow you to accept, reject, or delete cookies through their settings. You can typically find these controls in the 'Options', 'Preferences', or 'Settings' menu of your browser. Please note that if you disable or delete cookies, some features of our Site, particularly those related to personalization and wallet connections, may not function properly.

The retention period for data collected via cookies varies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies, used for remembering preferences, may remain on your device for a longer period but have a set expiration date. Data stored in `localStorage` remains until it is explicitly cleared by you or by the website.

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated 'Last Updated' date. Your continued use of the site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.