🍪 Cookie Policy

PRIZEHOUR COOKIE POLICY Last Updated: January 2026 This Cookie Policy explains how PrizeHour uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide, improve, and protect our services. 1. WHAT ARE COOKIES? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, authenticate your identity, and track your activity. 2. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE A. ESSENTIAL COOKIES (STRICTLY NECESSARY) These cookies are required for the platform to function: • Authentication cookies (login sessions) • Security cookies (fraud prevention) • Load balancing cookies • CSRF protection tokens You cannot opt-out of essential cookies as they are necessary for the platform to work. B. FUNCTIONAL COOKIES These cookies enhance your experience: • Language preferences • Theme settings (dark/light mode) • Currency display preferences • Notification preferences C. ANALYTICS COOKIES We use analytics to understand user behavior: • Page views and navigation patterns • Feature usage statistics • Error tracking and debugging • Performance monitoring D. ADVERTISING & TRACKING COOKIES These cookies enable offer tracking and crediting: • Offerwall partner tracking (Lootably, Torox, AdGate Media, CPX Research, BitLabs, Theorem Reach) • Conversion tracking • Affiliate attribution • Ad performance measurement 3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES Our offerwall partners and service providers may set their own cookies: OFFERWALL PARTNERS: • Lootably • Torox • AdGate Media • CPX Research • BitLabs • Theorem Reach These partners use cookies to: • Track offer completions • Prevent fraud and duplicate completions • Attribute conversions correctly • Deliver personalized offers ANALYTICS PROVIDERS: • Google Analytics (if used) • Custom analytics platforms PAYMENT PROCESSORS: • FaucetPay • PayPal • Other payment providers 4. HOW WE USE COOKIES We use cookies to: • Keep you logged in to your account • Remember your preferences and settings • Track your offer completions for crediting • Prevent fraud and abuse • Analyze platform performance • Improve user experience • Comply with legal requirements • Personalize content and offers 5. COOKIE DURATION SESSION COOKIES: • Expire when you close your browser • Used for authentication and security PERSISTENT COOKIES: • Remain on your device for a set period • Duration varies from 30 days to 2 years • Used for preferences and tracking 6. MANAGING COOKIES You can control cookies through: A. BROWSER SETTINGS: Most browsers allow you to: • Block all cookies • Block third-party cookies only • Delete existing cookies • Receive notifications before cookies are set Browser-specific instructions: • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies • Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies B. OPT-OUT TOOLS: • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): https://optout.networkadvertising.org/ • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): https://optout.aboutads.info/ • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): https://youronlinechoices.eu/ C. PLATFORM SETTINGS: You can manage cookie preferences in your CashBite account settings (where available). IMPORTANT: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using CashBite. Blocking tracking cookies may prevent offers from crediting properly. 7. DO NOT TRACK Some browsers support Do Not Track (DNT) signals. Currently, CashBite does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry standard for DNT compliance. 8. MOBILE TRACKING On mobile devices, similar technologies may be used: • Device identifiers (IDFA, AAID) • Local storage • Mobile SDKs You can limit tracking through device settings: • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking • Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization 9. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Check the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. 10. LEGAL BASIS FOR COOKIE USE ESSENTIAL COOKIES: • Legal basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for service provision) NON-ESSENTIAL COOKIES: • Legal basis: Consent (you consent by using the platform) • You can withdraw consent by adjusting browser settings 11. GDPR & CCPA COMPLIANCE GDPR (EU/EEA Users): • We obtain consent for non-essential cookies • You can withdraw consent at any time • You have the right to object to cookie processing CCPA (California Residents): • We disclose cookie usage and third-party sharing • You can opt-out of cookie-based tracking • We do not sell personal information collected via cookies 12. COOKIE LIST COMMON COOKIES USED: Name: cashbite_session Type: Essential Duration: Session Purpose: Authentication and security Name: cashbite_preferences Type: Functional Duration: 1 year Purpose: Remember user preferences Name: cashbite_analytics Type: Analytics Duration: 2 years Purpose: Usage statistics Name: offer_tracking_* Type: Advertising Duration: 30 days Purpose: Track offer completions for crediting Note: Third-party cookies set by offerwall partners and service providers are governed by their respective cookie policies. 13. CONTACT US For questions about our use of cookies: Email: privacy@cashbite.app Support: support@cashbite.app By using CashBite, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.