SpinBetter is committed to transparency and user awareness regarding how we utilize cookies and similar technologies on our platform. Cookies play a significant role in enhancing your experience, improving functionality, and providing tailored services. This document outlines how these technologies are employed, what types of data they collect, and how you can manage them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit our website. These files contain information that helps websites function effectively and provide personalized experiences. Cookies do not contain sensitive personal information such as passwords or payment details unless explicitly provided and encrypted.
Purpose of Cookies
Cookies serve various purposes to ensure the optimal performance of our platform and enhance your interaction with our services. These purposes include:
- Ensuring Functionality: Some cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as secure login and access to user accounts.
- Personalization: Cookies help us understand your preferences, such as language selection and display settings, creating a customized experience.
- Performance Monitoring: Analytical cookies collect data about user behavior on the site, allowing us to optimize functionality and improve usability.
- Targeted Advertising: Some cookies are used for marketing purposes, displaying advertisements relevant to your interests.
- Fraud Prevention and Security: Cookies assist in identifying suspicious activities and maintaining the integrity of our platform.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential
These are necessary for the website to operate effectively. Without them, critical functionalities such as account access and secure transactions cannot be guaranteed. They are automatically enabled when you use our site.
Analytical
These help us track user behavior, such as pages visited, time spent, and click patterns. The data collected allows us to improve our platform by identifying issues and understanding user preferences.
Functional
Functional cookies enhance the user experience by remembering preferences, such as language settings or previously accessed content.
Advertising
These are used to deliver tailored advertisements based on your browsing habits. They also help measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Third-Party
In some cases, external service providers use cookies on our behalf to deliver specific services, such as analytics or advertising. These cookies are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies.
Data Collected by Cookies
The information gathered through cookies may include, but is not limited to:
- User preferences (e.g., language, display settings)
- Session data, including login status
- Browsing behavior and activity on the site
- Device information, such as browser type and operating system
- Geolocation data (if permitted by your device settings)
This data is anonymized and aggregated whenever possible to ensure user privacy.
Managing Your Preferences
We provide tools to help you control your cookie preferences and manage how data is collected:
Consent Settings
Upon your first visit, you will be prompted to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can modify these settings at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link on our site.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept, block, or delete cookies. However, blocking certain types may impact the functionality of our platform.
Opting Out of Advertising Cookies
If you prefer not to receive targeted advertisements, you can opt out through industry-standard mechanisms such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA).
Cookies and Third Parties
SpinBetter collaborates with trusted third-party partners to deliver enhanced functionality and advertising. These partners may place cookies on your device or collect data for purposes such as:
- Performance tracking and analytics
- Delivering personalized advertisements across platforms
- Integrating social media features
We ensure that all third-party providers adhere to strict data protection and privacy standards.
How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookies can be classified based on their lifespan:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary and deleted once you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session and keep you logged in during your visit.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. They are used for functionality such as remembering login details and user preferences.
The specific duration of each cookie type varies depending on its purpose.
Security and Privacy
SpinBetter takes the security of your data seriously. Cookies used on our platform are encrypted and protected against unauthorized access. Additionally:
- We do not store sensitive personal information, such as passwords or payment details, in cookies.
- We use secure protocols (e.g., HTTPS) to transmit cookie data.
- Regular audits and updates ensure compliance with the latest security standards.
Your Rights
As a user, you have the right to:
- Be informed about how cookies are used and what data they collect.
- Access tools to control your preferences and consent.
- Request the deletion or restriction of non-essential cookies.
- Contact us for further clarification about our practices.
For more information about your rights, refer to our Privacy Policy.
Compliance with Regulations
SpinBetter complies with global regulations regarding the use of cookies, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. We ensure that:
- Your consent is obtained before placing non-essential cookies.
- Information about cookies is provided in clear and accessible language.
- Mechanisms are available for users to manage and withdraw consent at any time.
Updates to This Policy
This document may be updated periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Significant changes will be communicated through our platform, and users will be asked to review and re-consent to any updates where applicable.