Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 20, 2025
1) What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites function, keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. Similar technologies (like local storage and pixels) serve related purposes—this policy refers to them collectively as “cookies.”
2) Who sets cookies on Coinstrooper
- First-party cookies set by coinstrooper.com for core features, preferences, and security.
- Third-party cookies may be set by analytics providers if enabled. We do not set advertising/retargeting cookies.
3) Why we use cookies (purposes & lawful bases)
- Strictly necessary (e.g., session, security, rate-limiting). Legal basis: legitimate interests and/or performance of a contract.
- Preferences (e.g., theme/dark mode, consent choice). Basis: legitimate interests and/or consent.
- Analytics (understand visits, pages used, improve reliability). Basis: consent where required (UK/EU).
We do not use cookies to infer sensitive traits or for behavioral ads.
4) Cookies we use
Below are the main cookies you may see on coinstrooper.com. Names can vary slightly by browser or implementation, but purposes and durations are accurate.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry | Lawful Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SESSID | coinstrooper.com | Maintains an anonymous session during your visit (e.g., for basic site functionality and security). | HTTP (first-party) | Session (until browser close) | Legitimate interests / contract |
| ct_uid | coinstrooper.com | Pseudonymous ID to distinguish repeat visits and improve reliability/abuse prevention. Not linked to your real name. | HTTP (first-party) | 12 months | Legitimate interests (analytics/anti-abuse); consent where required |
| ct_consent | coinstrooper.com | Stores your cookie choices so we can honor them (e.g., whether analytics are allowed). | HTTP (first-party) | 12 months | Legal obligation / legitimate interests |
| ct_theme | coinstrooper.com | Remembers your interface preference (e.g., dark/light mode). | HTTP (first-party) | 6 months | Legitimate interests |
| ct_last_visit | coinstrooper.com | Helps measure basic visit frequency and throttle repeat prompts (non-essential features only). | HTTP (first-party) | 30 minutes | Legitimate interests; consent where required |
| _ga | Google Analytics (if enabled) | Differentiates users for aggregated traffic stats. We do not receive your exact identity from this cookie. | HTTP (third-party) | 2 years | Consent (UK/EU) |
| _ga_<property> | Google Analytics (if enabled) | Persists session state for a specific GA property. | HTTP (third-party) | 2 years | Consent (UK/EU) |
| _gid | Google Analytics (if enabled) | Counts and tracks pageviews per user per day. | HTTP (third-party) | 24 hours | Consent (UK/EU) |
| _gat / _ga_(throttle) | Google Analytics (if enabled) | Rate-limits requests to improve performance. | HTTP (third-party) | 1 minute | Consent (UK/EU) |
IP-based location. We may infer country/region/city from your IP address on the server side for analytics and abuse prevention. This is not stored in a cookie, and location is approximate.
5) Managing your cookie choices
- On our site: Where shown, use our cookie controls to allow/deny non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored in ct_consent.
- In your browser: You can block, delete, or set rules for cookies. Guidance is available at aboutcookies.org and allaboutcookies.org.
- Google Analytics opt-out: If GA is enabled and you consented but later wish to opt out globally, install the add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may impair site functionality.
6) Do we use advertising cookies?
No. We do not set advertising or retargeting cookies on coinstrooper.com. If we ever introduce ads that use cookies, we will update this page and request consent where required.
7) Data retention
Cookie lifetimes are shown in the table above. Server logs related to security and basic diagnostics are typically retained for up to 90 days before deletion or anonymisation. Aggregated analytics may be stored longer in non-identifiable form.
8) Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The “Last Updated” date shows the latest revision. Significant changes may be communicated more prominently.
9) Contact
If you have questions about cookies or your choices, email hello@coinstrooper.com.