Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 Last Updated: January 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Streamer Stocks ("we," "us," "our," or the "Platform"), operated at https://stockexchange.gg, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

1. Our Cookie Philosophy

We believe in transparency and minimal data collection. Our use of cookies is limited to what is necessary to operate the Platform effectively and understand how users interact with our services.

We use cookies only for two purposes:

1. Authentication and Session Management — To keep you logged in and secure
2. Analytics — To understand site usage and improve our Platform

We do NOT use cookies for:

• Advertising or ad targeting
• Tracking users across other websites
• Building advertising profiles
• Selling data to third parties
• Retargeting or remarketing

2. What Are Cookies?

2.1 Definition

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

2.2 How Cookies Work

When you visit our Platform, our server sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores the cookie on your device and sends it back to our server with each subsequent request. This allows us to recognize your device and maintain your session.

2.3 Cookie Lifespan

Cookies can be classified by their lifespan:

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are essential for features like keeping you logged in during your visit.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and recognize you when you return to the Platform.

3. Cookies We Use

We use a limited set of cookies, categorized below. We have intentionally minimized our cookie usage to respect your privacy.

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Platform to function properly. Without these cookies, core features such as logging in and accessing your account would not work. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are necessary for the Platform to operate.

What these cookies do:

• Session Management: Keep you logged in as you navigate between pages
• Security: Protect your account from unauthorized access and attacks
• Fraud Prevention: Help detect suspicious activity on your account
• Consent Tracking: Remember that you have acknowledged our cookie policy

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the user experience, fix issues, and develop new features.

What analytics cookies collect:

• Pages you visit on our Platform
• Time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our Platform (referral source)
• Your general geographic location (country/region level only)
• Browser and device type
• Features you use
• Errors or issues you encounter

What analytics cookies do NOT collect:

• Your name or email address
• Your specific identity
• Information about your activities on other websites
• Any data used for advertising purposes

Our Analytics Configuration: We have configured our analytics tools with privacy-enhancing settings:

• IP anonymization is enabled (your full IP address is never stored)
• Data sharing with analytics providers for advertising is disabled
• User-ID tracking for advertising purposes is disabled
• Remarketing and advertising features are disabled
• Data retention is set to the minimum period necessary

4. Cookies We Do NOT Use

To be completely transparent, here are the types of cookies we do not use:

4.1 Advertising Cookies

We do not use any cookies for advertising purposes. This includes:

• Ad targeting cookies
• Retargeting/remarketing cookies
• Interest-based advertising cookies
• Social media advertising pixels
• Affiliate tracking cookies

4.2 Third-Party Tracking Cookies

We do not allow third parties to place cookies on our Platform for the purpose of:

• Tracking your behavior across other websites
• Building a profile of your interests
• Serving personalized advertisements
• Selling your data

4.3 Social Media Cookies

We do not embed social media plugins or widgets that would place cookies on your device. While you can log in using Twitch, Google, or Facebook, this authentication process does not place tracking cookies from those services on our Platform.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Analytics Provider

We use Google Analytics to analyze site usage. Google Analytics places cookies on your device to collect anonymous usage data. Google processes this data on our behalf and is contractually prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

Google Analytics Privacy:

• We have signed a Data Processing Agreement with Google
• IP anonymization is enabled
• Advertising features are disabled
• Data sharing for benchmarking is disabled

For more information about how Google uses data, visit: How Google Uses Data

You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5.2 Authentication Providers

When you log in using Twitch, Google, or Facebook, you interact directly with those services during the authentication process. However, these services do not place persistent tracking cookies on our Platform. Any cookies set during the authentication process are used solely to complete the login flow.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Platform, you will see a cookie consent banner asking you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can:

• Accept All: Allow all cookies (essential and analytics)
• Essential Only: Allow only strictly necessary cookies (analytics disabled)
• Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

Your consent preferences are stored in a cookie so we can remember your choice on future visits.

6.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Visiting https://stockexchange.gg/cookie-settings
• Clearing your cookies and revisiting the site (you will see the consent banner again)

6.3 Browser Controls

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

View Cookies: See what cookies are stored on your device Delete Cookies: Remove all or specific cookies Block Cookies: Prevent websites from setting cookies Allow Exceptions: Allow cookies from specific websites while blocking others

Browser-Specific Instructions:

For detailed instructions, consult your browser's help documentation.

6.4 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser settings or device settings:

iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Advanced → Website Data Android Chrome: Chrome menu → Settings → Site settings → Cookies

6.5 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain cookies, please be aware of the following impacts:

7. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies to collect information:

7.1 Local Storage

Local storage is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data. We may use local storage to:

• Store your display preferences (theme, layout)
• Cache certain data to improve performance
• Store temporary data for features you're using

Local storage data does not expire automatically but can be cleared through your browser settings.

7.2 Session Storage

Session storage is similar to local storage but is cleared when you close your browser. We may use session storage to:

• Store temporary state during your session
• Maintain form data if you navigate away temporarily
• Cache data for performance optimization

7.3 What We Do NOT Use

We do not use the following technologies:

• Web Beacons/Tracking Pixels: Invisible images used to track email opens or web activity
• Fingerprinting: Techniques to identify devices based on browser/device characteristics
• Supercookies/Flash Cookies: Persistent tracking mechanisms that are difficult to delete

8. Do Not Track

8.1 DNT Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites indicating you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

8.2 Our Response

Regardless of DNT settings, our commitment remains the same:

• We do not track users for advertising purposes
• We do not share data with advertisers
• We do not build advertising profiles
• Our analytics are configured for privacy

If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking specifically, we recommend:

• Using the cookie consent controls on our Platform
• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on
• Disabling analytics cookies through your browser

9. Children and Cookies

Our Platform is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 through cookies or any other means. The cookies we use do not collect personal information about children.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has accessed our Platform, please contact us immediately.

10. International Users

10.1 Cookie Laws by Region

Different regions have different laws regarding cookies:

European Union (GDPR/ePrivacy): We obtain your consent before setting non-essential cookies. You have the right to withdraw consent at any time.

United Kingdom (UK GDPR/PECR): Same requirements as the EU. We obtain consent for non-essential cookies.

California (CCPA): While the CCPA focuses on "sale" of personal information (which we do not do), we provide transparency about our cookie use and honor opt-out requests.

Other Regions: We apply our privacy-respecting cookie practices globally, regardless of your location.

10.2 Data Transfers

Analytics data collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.

11. Updates to This Policy

11.1 Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• For material changes, we will notify you through a banner on the Platform
• We may also notify you by email for significant changes

11.2 Review

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

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

Streamer Stocks Email: [email protected] Website: https://stockexchange.gg/contact

For general support: [email protected]

13. Cookie Summary Table

For quick reference, here is a complete summary of all cookies used on our Platform:

Essential Cookies (Cannot be disabled)

Analytics Cookies (Can be disabled)

14. Your Choices at a Glance

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