Cookie Policy - Gem Hunter

1. Web Tracking Cookies

Web tracking cookies are small files saved to devices when visiting web platforms. Tracking captures browsing activities and user preference information. Web cookies enable device identification, preference retention, usage evaluation, and experience optimization. Browsers generally auto-accept with available user control options.

2. Our Cookie Types

Our cookie types consist of Essential cookies enabling core functionality, Functional cookies remembering user settings, Analytics cookies measuring usage behavior, and Performance cookies enhancing platform speed. Types fulfill specific purposes for operational requirements and experience improvement. First-party cookies are set by us; third-party by external services.

3. Critical Cookies

Critical cookies are vital for platform operation and cannot be deactivated. They enable core features including authentication processes, security functions, session management, and essential navigation capabilities. Without critical cookies, key services like user login, account entry, and platform security protections would cease functioning. These cookies do not gather marketing information.

4. Platform Performance Cookies

Platform performance cookies help us comprehend how visitors use services. They gather data about page interactions, traffic sources, clicking patterns, and session lengths. This aggregated anonymous data enhances performance metrics, detects technical challenges, and improves user experience. Core operations remain unaffected by performance cookie opt-out.

5. Experience Settings Cookies

Experience settings cookies retain your choices and configurations for personalized platform interactions. They save data such as language preferences, display configurations, theme options, and custom layouts. Settings cookies improve usability by remembering preferences between sessions. Disabling experience settings may necessitate adjustments per visit and limit personalization.

6. Third-Party Provider Cookies

Third-party provider cookies are set by external providers embedded in our platform, including analytics tools, ad networks, and social components. These cookies may track user activity across multiple websites. We do not govern third-party provider cookies or their practices. Management is possible through browser settings or provider-provided opt-out mechanisms. Review provider privacy policies for detailed practices.

7. Cookie Acceptance Controls

Cookie acceptance controls are configurable within browser settings. Controls allow you to view, delete, and block cookies according to needs. Acceptance can be set to all cookies, no cookies, or notification-based cookie placement. Be aware that blocking particular cookies may affect platform functionality and experience levels. Browser help sections contain detailed acceptance control guidance.

8. Cookie Expiry Timeframes

Cookie expiry timeframes differ based on cookie type and purpose. Session expiry cookies expire when you close browsers and are temporary in nature. Persistent expiry cookies remain for defined periods or until manual deletion, ranging from days to years. Essential cookies generally maintain session timeframes, while preference and analytics cookies may endure longer to remember settings and analyze extended behavior.

9. Policy Adjustment Notification

Policy adjustment notification: we may adjust this Cookie Policy periodically for technological, legal, or operational changes. Adjustments are published with revised effective dates on this page. Substantial adjustments may receive platform notification or email communication. Platform usage following adjustments signifies acceptance. Periodic review is recommended.

10. Contact Our Team

Contact our team regarding Cookie Policy questions through designated privacy channels on our website. Team maintains transparency commitment and addresses concerns promptly. Support is available for cookie setting assistance or privacy rights exercise. Team contacts receive responses within 5-7 business days standard.