Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, login status, and other information to improve your browsing experience and provide personalized content.

2. How We Use Cookies

ElecBitX uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Website Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Performance Optimization: To enhance website loading speed and functionality

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing personalized content.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4.2 Payment Processors

When processing payments, our payment partners may set cookies to ensure secure transactions and prevent fraud. These cookies are essential for payment processing and are subject to the privacy policies of our payment partners.

4.3 Content Delivery Networks

We use content delivery networks (CDNs) to improve website performance. These services may set cookies to optimize content delivery and enhance user experience.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from being set
• Set preferences for specific websites
• Configure automatic cookie deletion

5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
• Opera: Settings > Advanced > Privacy & security > Cookies and other site data

5.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function properly.

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Change your preferences at any time

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer or by contacting us directly.

7. Data Protection and Privacy

The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Cookie Retention

Different types of cookies are retained for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 2 years
• Functional Cookies: Usually retained for 1 year

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including adequacy decisions and standard contractual clauses.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

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

11. Contact Information

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

12. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies
• ICO Guidance on Cookies
• Irish Data Protection Commission
• Your Online Choices