Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, how and why AltcoinCompare (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses them on https://altcoincompare.com (the “Service”), and the choices you have. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. By continuing to use the Service, and where required by giving your consent through our cookie banner, you agree to the use of cookies as described here.
I. Interpretation and definitions
- “Cookies” are small text files placed on your device by a website you visit, used to store information such as your preferences or how you use the site.
- “Company” (“we”, “us”, “our”) refers to AltcoinCompare.
- “Website” / “Service” refers to AltcoinCompare, accessible at https://altcoincompare.com.
- “You” means the individual accessing the Service.
II. The use of cookies
Cookies help a website function, remember your choices, keep the Service secure, and understand how it is used. Some cookies are essential for the Service to work; others are optional and are only used with your consent where the law requires it. Cookies can be categorized in three ways:
- By lifespan — session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
- By function — strictly necessary, functional, analytical (performance), and advertising (targeting).
- By origin — first-party cookies set by us, and third-party cookies set by our providers, such as analytics or advertising partners.
III. The cookies we set and their purposes
1. Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Service to operate and cannot be switched off in our systems. They include the cookie or local-storage entry that records your cookie-consent choice so we do not ask you again on every visit. Because they are essential, these do not require consent.
2. Functional cookies
These cookies allow the Service to remember choices you make — such as your preferred display currency or settings — to provide a more personalized experience. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function properly.
3. Analytical / performance cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously — for example which pages are most visited and how users move through the site. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. For visitors in the EU/EEA and UK, these cookies are only set after you accept them in our cookie banner. Google's use of this data is governed by its own privacy policy.
4. Advertising / targeting cookies
Where advertising is displayed, these cookies may be set by us or by our advertising partners to measure the performance of ads and, where permitted, to build a profile of your interests and show you more relevant ads. Where consent is required, these cookies are only used after you accept them.
IV. Categories of cookies used
The Service may use a combination of first-party and third-party cookies, and both session and persistent cookies, as described above. Where the Service uses anti-abuse or security technologies (for example bot-protection on forms), those may also set cookies that are necessary for that protection to work.
V. Your choices regarding cookies
If you are in a region where consent is required (such as the EU/EEA and UK), a banner appears on your first visit so you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings — most browsers let you block or delete cookies and notify you when a cookie is set. Instructions are usually found in your browser's help section. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Service from working correctly. To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you may install Google's browser add-on where available.
VI. Modifications to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use or for legal or operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will revise the “last updated” date above and, where appropriate, provide additional notice.
VII. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact us at altcoincompare[at]gmail.com.