Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit Crypticars. They help us remember your preferences, enable secure navigation, and enhance your experience while buying or selling second-hand cars using Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). We also use local storage to securely maintain your Web3 wallet connection state.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to operate our platform efficiently, including maintaining login sessions, remembering your selected cryptocurrency and Web3 wallet preferences, and facilitating secure interactions with our Escrow Smart Contracts. Cookies also help us analyze user behavior to deliver better vehicle recommendations and platform features.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Our website uses essential cookies for core functionality (such as maintaining your wallet connection), performance cookies for analytics, and functionality cookies to store preferences such as language and cryptocurrency selection. Advertising cookies may also be used to show relevant car listings and promotional offers.
4. Cookies & Cryptocurrency Transactions
When completing payments using MetaMask or other supported Web3 wallets, cookies help ensure transaction session security, validate your connection, and confirm your interaction with the Escrow Smart Contract. We do not store wallet private keys, seed phrases, or sensitive blockchain credentials in cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookies
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may impact features such as login, vehicle listings, wallet connection, and secure crypto payments.
6. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or platform functionality (including updates to our Smart Contracts or Web3 integrations). All updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact us at support@crypticars.com.
8. Third-Party Cookies
Crypticars may allow trusted third-party services such as Web3 wallet providers (e.g., MetaMask), analytics providers, payment gateways, and advertising partners to place cookies on your device. These cookies help analyze traffic, measure campaign effectiveness, and improve user experience. We do not control third-party cookies, and their usage is governed by their respective privacy policies.
9. Cookie Duration
Cookies used on Crypticars may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for a defined period). Persistent cookies help remember your preferences such as currency selection, login details, and Web3 wallet connection for future visits.
10. Data Security & Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect cookie-related data from unauthorized access, alteration, or misuse. Cookies are never used to store sensitive personal information such as passwords, cryptocurrency wallet keys, or seed phrases.
11. Compliance With Regulations
Crypticars complies with applicable data protection laws including GDPR and other regional privacy regulations. Where required, we request user consent before storing non-essential cookies on your device.