Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
This Cookie Policy explains how PrediRoute ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our prediction market aggregation platform (the "Service").
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our Service and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
- Session Management: Cookies that help maintain your session state and keep you logged in as you navigate between pages.
- Wallet Connection: Cookies that remember your connected wallet address for a seamless experience.
- Security: Cookies that help protect your account and detect fraudulent activity.
- Preferences: Cookies that remember your settings and preferences, such as language and display options.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our Service, such as which pages you visit most often and if you encounter any errors. This information helps us improve how our Service works and ensure it performs well.
- Analytics: We may use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our Service, including page views, session duration, and navigation patterns.
- Error Tracking: Cookies that help us identify and fix technical issues and bugs.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
- User Preferences: Remembering your preferred market view, sorting options, and other display settings.
- Recently Viewed: Tracking which markets you've recently viewed for easier navigation.
- Customization: Enabling personalized features based on your usage patterns.
Targeting Cookies
We may use targeting cookies to deliver relevant content and advertisements. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites and may be used to build a profile of your interests.
- Interest-Based Content: Showing you markets and content that may be relevant to your interests.
- Social Media: Enabling social media features and tracking referrals from social platforms.
Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar technologies:
Local Storage
We use browser local storage to store certain data on your device. This technology is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. We use local storage to:
- Remember your connected wallet address
- Store cached market data for faster loading
- Save your application preferences
- Maintain your session state
Web Beacons
We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) in our emails and on our website to track how users interact with our content and to improve our communications.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our Service are set by third parties. These may include:
- Analytics Providers: Services that help us understand how our platform is used (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Wallet Providers: When you connect your cryptocurrency wallet, the wallet provider may set their own cookies.
- Infrastructure Services: Content delivery networks and other infrastructure services that help deliver our platform.
We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View the cookies stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set preferences for specific websites
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Service. Some features may not work properly if you disable essential cookies.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For instructions on how to manage cookies in your browser, please visit:
- 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 > Cookies
Opt-Out Tools
You can also use third-party opt-out tools to manage advertising and analytics cookies:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out tool
- Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out tool
Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used for essential functions like maintaining your logged-in state.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. They are used for remembering your preferences and providing a consistent experience across sessions.
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, and we do not currently respond to DNT signals in a standard way.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy when we make changes.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: privacy@prediroute.com
- Twitter: @PrediRoute