This Cookie Consent Policy explains how we request your consent for cookies and tracking technologies, and how you can manage your preferences at any time.
1. Overview
We use cookies and similar technologies to provide, secure, and improve our Service. Before we use non-essential cookies, we ask for your consent through a consent banner.
This policy explains:
- What types of cookies we use
- How we request your consent
- How you can manage your cookie preferences
- How you can withdraw your consent
3. Consent Process
3.1 When We Ask for Consent
We display a consent banner when:
- You visit the website for the first time
- Your consent has expired (6 months after last consent)
- You clear your browser cookies and localStorage
3.2 Consent Banner
Our consent banner includes:
- Clear explanation of what cookies we use
- Individual toggle switches for each cookie category
- "Accept All" button to enable all optional cookies
- "Reject All" button to enable only essential cookies
- "Customize" button to open the preference management panel
- Link to this Cookie Consent Policy and our Cookie Policy
3.3 Storing Your Consent
Your consent choices are stored in:
- localStorage: For immediate preference recall
- Database: For logged-in users (associated with your account)
Your consent is valid for 6 months. After 6 months, we will ask you to renew your consent.
4. Managing Preferences
4.1 Through the Consent Banner
You can manage your preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer
- Opening the preference management panel
- Adjusting the toggle switches for each category
- Clicking "Save Preferences"
4.2 Through Account Settings
If you have an account, you can manage cookie preferences in your account settings under "Privacy & Security."
4.3 Viewing Active Cookies
The preference management panel shows you which cookies are currently active based on your consent choices.
5. Withdrawing Consent
5.1 How to Withdraw
You can withdraw your consent at any time by:
- Using the preference management panel to disable categories
- Contacting us at support@thespencerwebsite.com
5.2 Effect of Withdrawal
When you withdraw consent:
- Non-essential cookies will be immediately disabled
- Existing cookies in those categories will be deleted
- Essential cookies will remain active (required for service)
- Your experience may be affected (preferences not remembered, etc.)
5.3 No Negative Consequences
Withdrawing consent will not:
- Affect your ability to use the Service
- Result in account restrictions
- Impact your membership status
6. Third-Party Cookies
6.1 Our Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Stripe: Payment processing (essential for transactions)
- Groq: AI chat functionality (functional)
- Google (OAuth): Social login (functional)
6.2 Third-Party Cookie Policies
Each third-party service has its own cookie policy. We encourage you to review their policies:
6.3 Third-Party Game Content
Embedded third-party games may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. See our DMCA Policy for more information on third-party game content.
7. Contact
For questions about cookie consent or to report issues, contact us:
Email: support@thespencerwebsite.com