COOKIE POLICY

LAST_UPDATED: JANUARY 7, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how DeFiShard ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and related services.

We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how users interact with the site.

We may also use similar technologies such as local storage or session storage to store limited information on your device.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a. Essential Cookies

REQUIRED

Purpose: Required for the website to function correctly (e.g., security, session management).

Consent: These cookies are strictly necessary and do not require user consent.

Impact if disabled: Core functionality may not work properly.

b. Functional Cookies

OPTIONAL

Purpose: Improve user experience by remembering preferences such as language or theme settings.

Consent: Used only after you provide consent.

Data collected: Non-identifying preference information.

c. Analytics Cookies

OPTIONAL

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and usability.

Consent: Used only after you provide consent.

Data collected: Aggregated and anonymized usage data.

We do not use advertising, tracking, or profiling cookies.

3. Cookies We May Use

Cookie NameCategoryPurposeDuration
_session_idEssentialMaintains user sessionSession
_preferencesFunctionalStores user interface preferences1 year
_analyticsAnalyticsAnonymous usage statisticsUp to 2 years

Cookie names and durations may change as our services evolve.

4. Consent Management

When you visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

— Accept all cookies

— Accept only essential cookies

— Customize cookie preferences

We do not set non-essential cookies unless you give consent. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time through your browser settings or our cookie management tools (if available).

5. How to Control Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies

Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security

Safari: Preferences → Privacy

Brave: Settings → Shields → Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR (EU/EEA Users)

You have the right to:

  • — Access, correct, or delete your personal data
  • — Restrict or object to processing
  • — Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA (California Residents)

You have the right to:

  • — Know what personal data is collected
  • — Request deletion of your data
  • — Opt out of data sharing

We do not sell personal data.

To exercise your rights, contact us at:info@defishard.com

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers (such as analytics services) that set cookies on our behalf. These providers are contractually required to safeguard your data and use it only for authorized purposes.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

DeFiShard

info@defishard.com

By using DeFiShard, you acknowledge this Cookie Policy.