Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ChainPortal ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our platform. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as maintaining your session, remembering your preferences, and ensuring security. These cookies cannot be disabled.
- Session management cookies
- Authentication cookies
- Security cookies
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Platform to remember choices you make (such as your preferred blockchain ecosystem or theme preferences) to provide enhanced, personalized features.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Platform. These cookies help us improve our service by collecting anonymous information about usage patterns.
4. Cookies We Do Not Use
ChainPortal does not use:
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Third-party tracking cookies
- Social media cookies
- Behavioral targeting cookies
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some third-party services we integrate with may set their own cookies. These include:
- Wallet providers (MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.)
- RPC providers
- IPFS services (if you choose to use them)
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage (IndexedDB) to store your transaction history and preferences locally on your device. This data is never transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly choose to sync your data.
7. Managing Cookies
You have the right to control cookies. Most web browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies you have and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of the Platform. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Platform to function.
8. Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@chainportal.com.