Cookie Policy
Gritta
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Gritta (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.gritta.xyz and platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By using Gritta, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our platform.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies typically contain:
- The name of the website they come from
- How long they will stay on your device
- A unique identifier
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly and cannot be disabled.
What they do:
- Keep you logged into your account
- Remember your security and authentication settings
- Enable core platform functionality
- Protect against fraudulent activity and security threats
Duration: Session-based and persistent
Examples:
- Authentication tokens
- Session identifiers
- Security cookies
2. Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
What they do:
- Remember your language preferences
- Save your display settings (theme, layout)
- Remember whether you’ve seen notifications or messages
- Store your content preferences
- Remember items in your draft posts
Duration: Persistent (up to 12 months)
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- Theme selection cookies
- User interface customization cookies
3. Analytics and Performance Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how users interact with Gritta so we can improve performance and user experience.
What they do:
- Track page views and navigation patterns
- Measure platform performance and load times
- Identify technical issues or errors
- Analyze which features are most popular
- Understand user demographics (anonymized)
Duration: Persistent (up to 24 months)
Third-party services we may use:
- Google Analytics
- Mixpanel
- Similar analytics platforms
Examples:
- Page view tracking cookies
- Session duration cookies
- Click tracking cookies
4. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver relevant content and track campaign effectiveness.
What they do:
- Show you relevant content based on your interests
- Prevent the same ads from appearing repeatedly
- Measure the effectiveness of promotional campaigns
- Track conversions from marketing efforts
- Enable social media sharing features
Duration: Persistent (up to 24 months)
Third-party services we may use:
- Social media platforms (Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Advertising networks
- Marketing analytics tools
Examples:
- Retargeting cookies
- Social media integration cookies
- Campaign tracking cookies
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use:
Pixels (Web Beacons)
Small invisible images embedded in emails or web pages that help us:
- Track email open rates
- Understand which content is viewed
- Measure campaign performance
Local Storage
Browser storage that allows us to:
- Store larger amounts of data than cookies
- Improve platform performance
- Remember complex user preferences
- Cache content for faster loading
Blockchain Trackers
For crypto-related features:
- Public wallet addresses (if you choose to connect)
- Transaction histories on public blockchains
- Smart contract interactions
Note: Blockchain data is publicly available and not controlled by Gritta.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our platform, including:
- Social Media Plugins: Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn
- Content Delivery Networks: For faster content loading
- Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Mixpanel
- Payment Processors: For handling transactions
- Crypto Wallet Providers: MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Popular browser cookie settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Important: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from using certain features of Gritta, including logging in and accessing personalized content.
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit Gritta, you’ll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by accessing cookie settings in your account or clicking the cookie preference link in our footer.
Opt-Out Options
Analytics cookies:
- Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising cookies:
- Network Advertising Initiative: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- Your Online Choices (EU): http://www.youronlinechoices.com/
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have “Do Not Track” (DNT) features. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Gritta does not currently respond to DNT browser settings.
Cookies and Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, cookies work similarly but may be supplemented by:
- Mobile advertising IDs (Apple IDFA, Google AAID)
- App-specific storage mechanisms
- Mobile analytics SDKs
You can manage mobile tracking through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable or refuse cookies, some features of Gritta may not function properly, including:
- Staying logged in between visits
- Saving your preferences and settings
- Accessing personalized content recommendations
- Using certain crypto wallet integrations
- Completing transactions or interactions
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the platform to function.
Cookie Retention
Different cookies are retained for different periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period (from days to years) as specified in the cookie itself
- Third-party cookies: Managed according to the third party’s retention policy
We regularly review and clear outdated cookies from our platform.
Children’s Privacy
Gritta does not knowingly use cookies to collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us at Support@gritta.xyz.
International Users
If you access Gritta from outside the United States, please be aware that cookies may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our servers and service providers are located.
For EU/EEA Users: We comply with GDPR requirements regarding cookies, including obtaining proper consent before placing non-essential cookies.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie practices
- New technologies
- Changes in applicable laws
- Improvements to our platform
We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy with a new “Last Updated” date
- Displaying a notice on our platform
- Sending an email notification (for material changes)
Your continued use of Gritta after changes indicates acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
More Information About Cookies
To learn more about cookies and how they work:
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: Support@gritta.xyz
Website: www.gritta.xyz
Address: Gritta, St Paul, MN 55106
Last reviewed and updated: January 1, 2025
By continuing to use Gritta, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.
