This Cookie Policy explains how FaucetCoin uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you're visiting
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important reasons:
- Essential Functionality: Enable core features like account login and security
- Performance: Understand how users interact with our platform
- Personalization: Remember your preferences and settings
- Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
- Analytics: Improve our services based on usage patterns
- Advertising: Deliver relevant advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| session_id |
Maintains your login session |
Session |
| csrf_token |
Security protection against cross-site request forgery |
Session |
| auth_token |
Authenticates your identity |
30 days |
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
2 years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics - distinguishes users |
24 hours |
| analytics_session |
Tracks user behavior and interactions |
30 minutes |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| theme_preference |
Remembers your dark/light mode preference |
1 year |
| language |
Stores your language preference |
1 year |
| referral_code |
Tracks referral source |
30 days |
3.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| ad_id |
Tracks ad views and clicks |
90 days |
| ptc_session |
Manages PTC ad viewing sessions |
Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
- CPX Research: Survey and offer wall services
- Offerwall.me: Additional earning opportunities
- Advertising Networks: PTC ad delivery and tracking
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them.
5. How to Control Cookies
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain cookies using these tools:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of FaucetCoin may not function properly:
- You may not be able to log in or stay logged in
- Your preferences and settings won't be saved
- Some features may not work as intended
- You may see less relevant advertisements
Note: Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the platform to function.
7. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images that track page views and email opens
- Local Storage: HTML5 local storage for storing preferences
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
- Fingerprinting: Collecting device and browser characteristics for security purposes
8. Mobile Devices
When you access FaucetCoin through a mobile device, we may collect:
- Device identifiers (IDFA, Android ID)
- Mobile network information
- Device type and operating system
- App usage data
You can control mobile tracking through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices and provide other ways to control tracking.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification (for material changes)