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# Cookie Policy

## 1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Dropfans ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and
similar technologies when you visit our website at [www.dropfans.io](http://www.dropfans.io). This policy
provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and
the purposes for using them.

## 2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or
mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work
more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us
understand how you use our website and enable us to improve your browsing
experience.

## 3. Types of Cookies We Use

### 3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core
functionality such as security, account authentication, and session management.

* **Session Cookies:** Used to maintain your session while browsing the site
* **Authentication Cookies:** Used to identify you when you log into your account
* **Security Cookies:** Used to prevent fraudulent use of login credentials

### 3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by
collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our
website and services.

* **Google Analytics:** We use Google Analytics to collect anonymous information
  about how visitors use our site, including pages visited, time spent on pages,
  and how users navigate through the site.

### 3.3 Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as your cookie consent
choice, to provide you with a more personalized experience.

## 4. Cookie Details

| Cookie Name             | Purpose                                    | Duration | Type      |
| ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | -------- | --------- |
| next-auth.session-token | User authentication session                | Session  | Essential |
| cookieConsent           | Stores your cookie preferences             | 1 year   | Essential |
| \_ga                    | Google Analytics - distinguishes users     | 2 years  | Analytics |
| *ga*\*                  | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years  | Analytics |

## 5. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third parties that may set cookies on your device. These
include:

* **Google Analytics:** Google may use the data collected to contextualize and
  personalize ads in its own advertising network. You can learn more about how
  Google uses data at
  [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).

## 6. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that
allows you to choose your cookie preferences:

* **Accept All:** Allows all cookies including analytics cookies
* **Essential Only:** Only allows cookies necessary for the website to function

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow
you to:

* View cookies stored on your device
* Delete all or specific cookies
* Block cookies from all or specific websites
* Block third-party cookies
* Accept or reject cookies when prompted

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

## 7. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

* [Google Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647)
* [Mozilla Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop)
* [Safari](https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac)
* [Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09)

## 8. 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 encourage you
to review this policy periodically for any changes. The date at the top of this
policy indicates when it was last updated.

## 9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please
contact us at: [support@dropfans.io](mailto:support@dropfans.io).