Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Legacy BitFundex ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and platform (the "Services"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They may be "first-party" cookies (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" cookies (set by other websites or services).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential Functionality: To enable core features such as account login, security, and transaction processing;
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our Services and identify areas for improvement;
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide customized content;
- Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect user accounts;
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness (with your consent where required).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services. They enable you to navigate our platform and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and completing transactions. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
Examples: Authentication cookies, security tokens, session management cookies.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Services, such as which pages are visited most often, how long users stay on particular pages, and any error messages encountered. This helps us improve the performance and functionality of our platform.
Examples: Google Analytics, internal analytics tools, page load metrics.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our Services to remember choices you make (such as language preference, currency selection, or display settings) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching videos or commenting.
Examples: Language preferences, user interface settings, volume controls.
3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and may share this information with other organizations, such as advertisers.
Examples: Advertising network cookies, retargeting pixels, social media plugins.
4. Cookie Duration
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Maintain session state and security |
| Authentication | Up to 30 days | Keep you logged in across sessions |
| Analytics | Up to 24 months | Track usage patterns and site improvements |
| Preferences | Up to 12 months | Remember your settings and choices |
| Marketing | Up to 12 months | Deliver relevant advertisements |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party service providers who set cookies on our Services for the purposes described above. These providers may include:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics);
- Advertising networks and partners;
- Payment processors and fraud prevention services;
- Customer support and communication tools;
- Social media platforms (if you interact with social sharing features).
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites over time. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
6. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, including:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as pixel tags) embedded in emails or web pages to track user behavior;
- Local Storage: HTML5 local storage and similar technologies that store data on your device;
- Device Fingerprinting: Techniques that combine device characteristics to create a unique identifier;
- Log Files: Server logs that record information about your visits, including IP address, browser type, and pages accessed.
7. Your Cookie Choices
You have several options to manage cookies:
7.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually;
- Block third-party cookies;
- Block all cookies from specific websites;
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser;
- Browse in "private" or "incognito" mode.
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our Services, and some features may not work properly.
7.2 Cookie Preference Centre
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on our platform.
7.3 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics and advertising cookies, you may use opt-out tools provided by:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on;
- Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page;
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out mechanisms;
- Your Online Choices (EU users).
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" signals to websites. Due to the lack of a common industry standard for interpreting these signals, our Services do not currently respond to Do Not Track requests. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through the support channels available on legacy-bitfundex-1.com.