Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website or use an application. They allow the website or application to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and provide a better user experience.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period).

Similar technologies include web beacons (tiny images embedded in web pages or emails), local storage objects, and device fingerprinting. For simplicity, we use the term "cookies" to refer to all of these technologies in this Policy.

These cookies are essential for the Platform to function and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, setting spending limits, or entering a pool. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

• Session authentication (keeps you logged in during your session)
• Security tokens (prevents cross-site request forgery)
• Load balancing (ensures platform performance)
• User preference cookies (stores language and accessibility settings)

These cookies enhance the functionality of the Platform by remembering your choices and preferences. They are not strictly necessary but improve your experience. You may opt out of functional cookies, but some features may not work as intended.

• Remembering your login details for future visits (if you select 'Remember Me')
• Storing your responsible play settings and spending limit preferences
• Remembering your preferred game view and display settings

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform, which pages are most visited, and where errors occur. All data collected is aggregated and anonymized. We use this information to improve the Platform.

• Google Analytics (page views, session duration, traffic sources)
• Internal analytics (pool participation rates, feature usage)
• Error tracking (to identify and fix technical issues)

These cookies may be set by us or our advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness. For users in consent-required jurisdictions, these cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

We do not serve marketing cookies to users who have self-excluded from the Platform.

Some cookies on our Platform are set by third parties whose services we use. These include:

• Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention cookies.
• Sumsub: Identity verification service cookies (for international users completing KYC).
• Printful: Order fulfillment for merchandise purchases.
• Google Analytics: Website analytics (if enabled with consent).

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies for more information.

When you first visit the Platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept, decline, or customize cookie settings. You can change your preferences at any time by visiting: Account Settings > Privacy > Cookie Preferences.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to: refuse all cookies; alert you when a cookie is set; or delete cookies when you close the browser. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions. Note that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out: optout.aboutads.info
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out: optout.networkadvertising.org

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Policy on the Platform with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

hello@poolstake.app
PoolStake LLC, [INSERT ADDRESS], Knoxville, Tennessee.