Cookie 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. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

This Cookie Policy explains how PrimeLot Cards uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our marketplace platform.

2. How We Use Cookies

PrimeLot Cards uses cookies to:

• Keep you signed in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our platform
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Ensure security and prevent fraud
• Analyze platform performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication Cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
• Security Cookies: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Session Cookies: Remember your actions during a browsing session

Duration: Session-based or persistent (up to 30 days)

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your experience:

• Currency Preference: Remember your preferred currency display
• Language Settings: Store your language preferences
• Display Preferences: Remember your viewing preferences

Duration: Persistent (up to 1 year)

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our platform:

• Usage Statistics: Track page views, clicks, and navigation
• Performance Monitoring: Measure page load times and errors
• User Behavior: Understand how users discover and browse listings

Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness:

• Advertising: Display relevant ads based on your interests
• Remarketing: Show you ads for listings you've viewed
• Conversion Tracking: Measure effectiveness of marketing campaigns

Duration: Persistent (up to 2 years)

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set cookies on your device:

4.1 Stripe (Payment Processing)

Stripe uses cookies to process payments securely and detect fraudulent transactions. For more information, see Stripe's Cookie Policy.

4.2 Supabase (Authentication & Database)

Supabase sets cookies to manage your authentication session and ensure secure access to your account.

4.3 Vercel (Hosting)

Our hosting provider Vercel may use cookies for analytics and performance monitoring.

4.4 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand user behavior and improve our platform. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about how visitors use our site. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy and How Google Uses Information From Sites That Use Our Services.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually

The duration of persistent cookies varies based on their purpose, ranging from 30 days to 2 years.

6. Managing Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies:

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block only third-party cookies
• Delete cookies after each session
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

To manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain types of cookies:

• Analytics: Most analytics services provide opt-out options
• Advertising: Visit youronlinechoices.com or aboutads.info to opt out of interest-based advertising

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on PrimeLot Cards:

• You may need to log in each time you visit
• Some features may not work properly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• The platform may not function as intended

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. PrimeLot Cards does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide cookie management options.

8. Cookies on Mobile Devices

When you access PrimeLot Cards through a mobile browser, cookies work similarly to desktop browsers. You can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings.

Mobile apps may use similar technologies like device identifiers instead of cookies for similar purposes.

9. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

• Web Beacons: Small invisible images used to track email opens and page views
• Pixels: Tiny graphics used to track conversions and user actions
• Local Storage: Browser storage used to save preferences and application data
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our platform or sending you an email.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Contact Us About Cookies

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

• Email: support@primelot.cards
• Support Page: Available through our website

12. Your Consent

By using PrimeLot Cards, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.