Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Pulsz uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our mobile app. By continuing to use our services, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, except where your consent is required for non-essential cookies.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, recognize your device, and improve your overall experience. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and device identifiers.
Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting, known as first-party cookies, or by third-party services integrated into that website, known as third-party cookies. Both types may be used on Pulsz.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Keeping you securely logged in to your account.
- Remembering your language, region, and display preferences.
- Analyzing how visitors navigate and use the site.
- Detecting, preventing, and investigating fraud and abuse.
- Delivering personalized promotional content and offers.
- Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
- Improving site performance and reliability.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Account access, security, and core functionality | No |
| Preferences | Language, settings, and display choices | No |
| Analytics | Usage statistics and site performance | Yes |
| Marketing | Advertising, promotions, and retargeting | Yes |
| Security | Fraud detection and account protection | No |
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as account login, session management, and fraud prevention. Without these cookies, you would not be able to log in, make purchases, or play games.
Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they do not require your consent. However, you can still block them through your browser settings, though doing so may prevent parts of the site from working.
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, display mode, and cookie consent settings. They make your visits smoother by avoiding the need to reselect options each time you return.
These cookies are generally considered low-risk and do not track you across other websites. They improve convenience without significantly impacting your privacy.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Pulsz. We use them to measure traffic, identify popular pages, analyze game usage, and detect technical problems. The data is usually aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not identify you personally.
Analytics providers may set cookies that track your activity across sessions. You can decline analytics cookies through our cookie banner without losing access to the site.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements and promotional content that may be relevant to your interests. They may be set by us or by our advertising partners. These cookies track your browsing activity across different websites to build a profile of your interests.
If you choose not to accept marketing cookies, you will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to you. You can change your preferences at any time.
Security Cookies
Security cookies help protect your account and our platform from unauthorized access, abuse, and fraud. They may detect unusual login patterns, enforce session limits, and support multi-factor authentication. These cookies are essential for safe operation.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Pulsz, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to choose which non-essential cookies you accept. You can change these preferences at any time through the cookie settings link or by contacting support.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive alerts before a cookie is stored. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features.
Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party providers who may set cookies on our behalf. These providers include analytics services, advertising networks, payment processors, and customer support platforms. They are contractually required to handle your data responsibly and only use it for the purposes we authorize.
Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy and cookie policies of those providers. We encourage you to review those policies if you have questions about their practices.
Cookie Duration
Cookies vary in how long they remain on your device. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a set period, which can range from a few hours to several years, depending on their purpose. You can delete persistent cookies manually through your browser settings at any time.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to refuse or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies. You can exercise this right through the cookie banner, browser settings, or by contacting our privacy team.
How to Clear or Block Cookies
Most web browsers provide settings to view, manage, and delete cookies. Instructions vary by browser, so refer to your browser's help documentation for detailed steps. You can also use private or incognito browsing modes to limit cookie storage during a single session.
Mobile App Tracking
Our mobile app may use device identifiers and similar technologies to provide app functionality, analyze usage, and deliver notifications. You can manage app permissions and notification settings through your device's operating system settings.
Cookie Consent Records
We keep a record of your cookie consent choices so that we do not ask you again on every visit. If you clear your cookies or use a different device or browser, you may see the cookie banner again. You can update your preferences whenever you like.
Advertising Partners
We may partner with advertising networks that use cookies to show you relevant ads on other platforms. These partners operate under their own privacy policies. You can opt out of personalized advertising through industry tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance or Network Advertising Initiative.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact our privacy team at [email protected].
Common Cookie Questions
- Do cookies contain personal information? Some cookies may contain identifiers linked to your account, but they do not typically store sensitive data like passwords.
- Can I use Pulsz without cookies? Essential cookies are required for login and core features. You can decline analytics and marketing cookies and still use most of the site.
- Do cookies expire? Yes. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies expire after a set date.
More Privacy Information
For more details about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. Together, the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy describe our full approach to data protection.
Cookie Categories in Detail
Essential cookies include authentication tokens, session identifiers, and security tokens. Preference cookies store choices such as language selection and cookie consent status. Analytics cookies collect page views, clicks, session length, and error reports. Marketing cookies track ad impressions, conversions, and user segments.
Cross-Border Data and Cookies
Some third-party cookie providers may process data outside your country of residence. We ensure that any international data transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses or equivalent legal mechanisms.
Updates and Notifications
If we make material changes to this Cookie Policy, we will notify you through a prominent notice on the site or by email if you are a registered user. Minor changes may be posted without separate notice.
User Responsibilities
You are responsible for keeping your browser and device secure. If you share a device, consider using private browsing or clearing cookies after each session. Do not disable security features that protect your account.
Glossary
- Cookie: A small text file stored on your device.
- First-party cookie: A cookie set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookie: A cookie set by a service provider other than the website owner.
- Session cookie: A cookie deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookie: A cookie that remains until it expires or is deleted.
Browser-Specific Cookie Management
Most modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, provide detailed cookie controls. You can usually find these settings under Privacy or Security in your browser preferences. Refer to your browser's help center for step-by-step instructions.
Cookie Impact on Performance
Cookies generally have minimal impact on device performance. However, a large number of stored cookies can slightly slow down page loading. Regularly clearing unnecessary cookies can help maintain optimal performance.
Scope of This Policy
This Cookie Policy applies to the Pulsz website, mobile app, and any related services that display this policy. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from our platform.
Children and Cookies
Pulsz does not knowingly collect data from individuals under 21. Our cookies are not used to target minors, and we take steps to prevent underage access to our services.