Cookie Policy
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Cookie Policy
Last Updated: August 7, 2025
Effective Date: August 7, 2025
🍪 1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Badger.Plus ("we," "us," "our," or the "Platform") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or use our website and services. By using our Platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
📋 2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
Types of Storage We Use
Cookies: Small text files stored in your browser
Local Storage: Browser-based storage for larger amounts of data
Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
IndexedDB: Browser database for complex data structures
🎯 3. How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly and cannot be disabled.
auth-token
Maintains your login session
Session
csrf-token
Security protection against attacks
Session
session-id
Identifies your current session
24 hours
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
theme-preference
Remembers your display preferences
1 year
language
Stores your language preference
1 year
timezone
Stores your timezone settings
1 year
Analytics Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our Platform.
_ga
Google Analytics
Distinguishes unique users
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics
Distinguishes unique users
24 hours
_gat
Google Analytics
Throttles request rate
1 minute
Performance Cookies
These help us monitor and improve the Platform's performance.
cdn-cache
CDN performance optimization
7 days
api-cache
API response caching
1 hour
🔒 4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our Platform:
Authentication Services
Twitter/X OAuth: Used for social login functionality
Wallet Providers: Used for cryptocurrency wallet connections
Content Delivery
Cloudflare: For security and performance optimization
Image CDNs: For efficient media delivery
Analytics Services
Google Analytics: For understanding user behavior
Error Tracking: For monitoring platform stability
⚙️ 5. Managing Cookies
Browser Controls
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Cookies
Opt-Out Options
Analytics: Visit Google Analytics Opt-out
Advertising: Visit Your Online Choices
Do Not Track
We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we disable non-essential analytics cookies.
📱 6. Mobile App Considerations
If you use our mobile app (when available), we may use:
Device identifiers: For app functionality
Mobile analytics: To improve app performance
Push notification tokens: For optional notifications
🔄 7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
Posting the new policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Sending an email notification (for registered users)
🌍 8. International Users
European Users (GDPR)
You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies
We process cookies based on legitimate interest or consent
You can withdraw consent at any time
California Users (CCPA)
You have the right to know what personal information we collect
You can opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
No discrimination for exercising privacy rights
📊 9. Cookie Inventory
First-Party Cookies
Authentication
auth-token
User authentication
Session
Yes
Security
csrf-token
CSRF protection
Session
Yes
Preferences
theme
UI preferences
1 year
No
Analytics
user-id
User analytics
1 year
No
Local Storage Items
wallet-addresses
Cached wallet data
Persistent
community-preferences
Community settings
Persistent
draft-posts
Unsaved post drafts
Persistent
📞 10. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
✅ 11. Consent and Agreement
By continuing to use Badger.Plus after being informed of our use of cookies, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should:
Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies
Discontinue use of our Platform
Contact us for alternative access methods (where available)
🔐 12. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the information collected via cookies, including:
Encryption of sensitive cookie data
Regular security audits
Secure transmission protocols (HTTPS only)
Limited access to cookie data
Thank you for taking the time to understand how we use cookies. Your privacy and trust are important to us.
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