Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how PolyMarket Alpha uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our platform. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your overall experience.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure Functionality: Enable core features that make our platform work properly
• Analyze Performance: Understand how visitors interact with our platform so we can improve it
• Remember Preferences: Keep your settings and preferences across sessions
• Enhance Security: Detect unauthorized access and protect your account
• Personalize Content: Deliver relevant content and recommendations

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our platform to function. They enable:

• Secure login and authentication
• Session management
• Fraud detection
• Load balancing

Without these cookies, certain features would not work. Essential cookies do not require your consent.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our platform:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Navigation patterns
• Error messages encountered
• Browser and device information

This data helps us identify usability issues and improve the user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences:

• Language settings
• Display preferences
• Recently viewed items
• Form input preferences

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics services to understand platform usage:

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, session duration, and user journeys
• PostHog: Provides product analytics to help us understand feature usage

Analytics cookies collect aggregated, anonymized data that cannot be used to identify you personally.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use:

• Payment Processors: For secure transaction handling
• Authentication Services: For single sign-on functionality
• Social Media: For sharing features on our platform

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

Cookie Lifespans

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that exist only during your browsing session. They are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. We use persistent cookies to:

• Remember your preferences for up to 12 months
• Maintain your login state for 30 days
• Track analytics for 26 months

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block cookies from all or certain websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Platform Controls

Some cookie preferences can be managed through your account settings on our platform.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter preferences each visit
• Secure areas may require manual login each time
• Analytics will be limited or unavailable

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:

• Changes in how we use cookies
• New third-party integrations
• Legal or regulatory requirements

Contact

For questions about our use of cookies:

Email: privacy@polymarketalpha.com