1. Introduction
NodeHodlers S.L. (“Dappnode” or “we”) informs you about the use of cookies on our website: www.Dappnode.com. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which types we use on our site, for what purposes, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By using our website with cookies enabled in your browser settings, or by interacting with the cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. However, you can manage your preferences and withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings. Please note that rejecting or withdrawing consent for certain cookies may impact the functionality of our site, such as personalized content and targeted advertisements.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They serve as a tool that allows the website to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status, and can help improve your user experience on subsequent visits. Cookies play an essential role in providing many online services; among other functions, they enable a website to store and retrieve information about a user’s browsing habits or device, and depending on that information, they can be used to recognize the user and maintain certain preferences or settings. Please note that third-party cookies may collect data for purposes such as targeted advertising or analytics.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Cookies can be classified in various ways:
By who sets them:
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First-party cookies: These are cookies placed by our own website (Dappnode.com) and can only be read by our site. They are often used to remember your preferences and make the site function properly.
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Third-party cookies: These cookies are set by domains other than Dappnode.com, typically when our site includes external services such as YouTube, Google Analytics, or social media plugins. These third parties may collect data about your browsing habits for their own purposes, such as targeted advertising. We have limited control over third-party cookies. Please refer to the privacy/cookie policies of the respective third-party providers for more information.
By duration:
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Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that last only for the duration of your browsing session. They are used to link your actions on our site during that particular visit and are usually deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: These cookies remain stored on your device after your session until they reach a set expiration date or you delete them. They allow a website to remember you on subsequent visits. We use persistent cookies for things like remembering your cookie consent choice or keeping you logged in (if you chose a “remember me” option).
By purpose:
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Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and use of its features. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies do not require consent under most laws – they are set by default.
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Preferences (Functional) Cookies: These cookies allow our site to remember choices you have made in the past to provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, they may remember your username, language selection, or regional preferences. While not strictly necessary, they improve functionality and your experience. We may ask for consent to set these cookies depending on jurisdiction, or consider your action of selecting a preference as implicit consent.
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Analytics (Performance) Cookies: We use these to collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand and improve the performance of our site. The data collected is anonymized and used in aggregate form (we do not use analytics cookies to personally identify you). These cookies are only set with your consent (as per the cookie banner). Declining them will not reduce the basic functionality of the site, but it will make it harder for us to improve our services.
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Advertising (Marketing) Cookies: These cookies are used to track your browsing habits and activity across websites in order to show you relevant advertisements or measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns. We will only use such cookies with your explicit consent. If you choose not to allow these cookies, you’ll experience less targeted advertising, but not necessarily fewer ads overall. These cookies help ensure you don’t see the same ad too many times and help us track if you clicked an ad and visited our site (conversion tracking).
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Social Media Cookies: Our site may integrate features from social networks (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or YouTube buttons and widgets). These cookies are set by the social media domains and can track that you visited our site and possibly combine that info with your profile data if you are logged in to their platform. We cannot control these cookies; please refer to the privacy/cookie policies of the respective social platforms. By interacting with these embedded features (e.g., playing an embedded video), you may be consenting to these third-party cookies.
4. Specific Cookies and Third Parties
To be transparent, here are some specific cookies we use and third-party services involved:
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Shopify Platform Cookies: Our store might be powered by an e-commerce platform (like Shopify). These cookies are used for cart functionality, security, and login sessions.
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Stripe Cookies: If you use our checkout, Stripe may set cookies (like __stripe_mid or __stripe_sid) to prevent fraud and remember your device for verification. These cookies are necessary for secure payment processing. For more information on how Stripe processes your data, refer to their [Privacy Policy].
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Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. You can opt out of Google Analytics cookies at any time (see Managing Cookies below).
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Affiliate Tracking: We run an affiliate program (via UpPromote or another platform). If you arrive at our site via an affiliate link, a cookie may be placed to record the affiliate who referred you. This cookie helps us attribute commissions properly.
We do not use cookies that store sensitive personal data like login passwords or payment details in clear text. Cookies are generally identification tokens and preference storages, not full data stores.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject cookies (aside from strictly necessary ones). When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie notice or banner that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can opt-in or opt-out of categories like analytics and marketing cookies. If you want to change your preference later, you can do so by clicking on 'Cookie Settings' and adjusting your preferences.
Additionally, you can control cookies through your web browser settings:
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Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when new cookies are being set. You can also manage cookies directly on our site by clicking on 'Cookie Settings' and adjusting your preferences.
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Opt-Out of Analytics: To specifically opt out of Google Analytics, you can install Google’s opt-out browser add-on (available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) which prevents Google Analytics from collecting info on your visits.
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Do Not Track: Our site honors “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. If your browser is set to DNT, we will not load third-party analytics or marketing scripts that are not strictly necessary by default.
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. If there are significant changes, particularly regarding the use of marketing cookies, we will notify you via a notice on our website and may ask for your renewed consent. Your continued use of our website after changes have been posted will signify your acceptance of the updated terms. For more information, please review our [Privacy Policy].
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or about your privacy on our site, please contact us at support@Dappnode.com. You can also find more information about how we process personal data in our [Privacy Policy].
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