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Cookie Policies

Last Updated: June 2025

 

This Cookie Policy explains how AmazByte (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at [https://www.amazbyte.org] (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

 

By continuing to browse or use our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless you have disabled them.

 

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1. What Are Cookies?

 

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.

 

Cookies may be:

 

  • First-party cookies – set by the website you are visiting.

  • Third-party cookies – set by other websites for analytics, advertising, or embedded services.

 

Cookies may also be classified by duration:

 

  • Session cookies – temporary, deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies – remain until you delete them or they expire.

 

 

2. Why We Use Cookies

 

We use cookies for several reasons, including but not limited to:

 

  • Performance & Functionality: Ensure the website works correctly, remembers your settings, and supports real-time features.

  • Analytics: Understand how users interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics, Plausible).

  • Security: Help detect fraud, spam, or abuse.

  • Web3 Functionality: Track wallet connections, signing activity, and session state (where applicable).

  • User Experience: Personalize your visit and support language or regional settings.

 

 

3. Types of Cookies We Use

 

 

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

 

These cookies are essential to enable you to navigate the Website and use its features. Without them, basic services (such as wallet interaction or secure page access) may not function.

 

Examples:

 

  • Session ID

  • Wallet connection state

  • Site authentication

 

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b. Performance & Analytics Cookies

 

These cookies help us analyze how users interact with our Website so we can improve its performance and usability.

 

Examples:

 

  • Page visit duration

  • Navigation flow

  • Bounce rates

 

Tool Used: Google Analytics (anonymized IP), Plausible, or other privacy-first alternatives

 

 

c. Functional Cookies

 

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:

 

  • Language settings

  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)

  • Saved consent preferences

 

 

d. Targeting / Third-Party Cookies

 

We may integrate third-party services such as:

 

  • Embedded videos

  • Social media sharing tools

  • Governance participation tools (e.g., Snapshot, Realms)

 

These services may set their own cookies to track interactions. We do not control the operation of these cookies.

 

 

4. Web3-Specific Cookie Practices

 

When you interact with Web3 elements of AmazByte (e.g., connect wallet, interact with dApps, vote in governance), the site may store session data in:

 

  • LocalStorage or SessionStorage

  • Browser-indexed state associated with wallet address

 

We do not collect your private keys, wallet seed phrases, or custodial credentials.

 

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5. Your Cookie Preferences and Control

 

When you first visit the AmazByte Website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can:

 

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customize preferences

 

You can also control cookies via your browser settings:

 

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How to Disable or Delete Cookies:

 

  • Chrome: chrome://settings/siteData

  • Firefox: about:preferences#privacy

  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies

 

Note: Disabling some cookies may affect the Website’s functionality.

 

 

6. Do We Use Web Beacons or Pixels?

 

Yes. In certain cases, we may use tracking pixels (transparent GIFs or beacons) to:

 

  • Track engagement (e.g., newsletter open rates)

  • Measure smart contract interactions

  • Monitor performance or bug diagnostics

 

These technologies do not store data directly on your device but may function similarly to cookies.

 

 

7. Third-Party Services

 

Our Website may link or integrate with third-party platforms. These platforms may set cookies independent of our control, including:

 

  • Google Analytics

  • Snapshot.org

  • Realms DAO

  • Disqus or community forums

  • IPFS gateways

  • Video content platforms (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo)

 

Please consult their respective Cookie and Privacy Policies to learn how they use your data.

 

 

8. International Users and GDPR Compliance

 

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, we ensure:

 

  • Explicit opt-in for non-essential cookies

  • Anonymization of IP addresses where applicable

  • Data minimization and privacy by design

 

You have the right to:

 

  • Withdraw consent at any time

  • Request data deletion (where applicable)

  • Request a list of cookies associated with your session

 

 

9. Changes to This Policy

 

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in response to:

 

  • Legal changes (e.g., GDPR, ePrivacy)

  • Technology changes (e.g., protocol upgrades)

  • Business changes (e.g., new integrations)

 

We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top and, where appropriate, provide notice via banner or email.

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