Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 10, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and improve your experience. We also use localStorage, which functions similarly but stores data directly in your browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
StakeSim uses cookies and local storage for the following purposes:
- Necessary: Essential for the site to function properly, including security features provided by Cloudflare and storing your cookie consent choice.
- Functional: Remember your preferences and choices (e.g., whether you dismissed a notification banner or how many simulations you ran) to provide a better experience.
- Marketing: Used by OneSignal to deliver push notifications you have opted into, including bonus code alerts and promotional content.
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie / Storage | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| stakesim_cookie_consent | StakeSim | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Necessary | 1 year |
| stakesim_email_subscribed | StakeSim | Remembers if you subscribed to email notifications | Functional | Persistent |
| stakesim_email_dismissed | StakeSim | Remembers if you dismissed the email banner | Functional | Persistent |
| stakesim_push_prompted | StakeSim | Remembers if the push notification prompt was shown | Functional | Persistent |
| stakesim_exit_shown | StakeSim | Remembers if the exit-intent popup was shown | Functional | Persistent |
| stakesim_sim_runs_* | StakeSim | Tracks number of simulator runs to show relevant prompts | Functional | Persistent |
| stakesim_sim_prompt_* | StakeSim | Remembers if the simulator bonus prompt was shown | Functional | Persistent |
| stakesim_bonus_prompt | StakeSim | Remembers if the bonus page notification prompt was shown | Functional | Persistent |
| OneSignal SDK cookies | OneSignal | Enables push notification delivery, stores subscription state and device ID | Marketing | Varies |
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Bot detection and DDoS protection. Required for site availability | Necessary | 30 minutes |
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Cloudflare: Provides CDN, DDoS protection, and security. Cloudflare may set cookies for bot detection. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
- OneSignal: Delivers push notifications you opt into. OneSignal processes a device identifier and subscription data. See OneSignal's Privacy Policy.
5. Your Consent
When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Enables all cookies including functional and marketing cookies.
- Necessary Only: Only essential cookies will be used. Functional features like notification prompts and push notifications will be disabled.
You can change your preference at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all or third-party cookies
- Set preferences for certain websites
- Clear cookies when you close the browser
Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our site and other websites you visit.
7. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:
- Right to access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data.
- Right to restrict processing: Request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes.
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your cookie consent at any time via the cookie settings in our footer.
8. Data Retention
Cookies and local storage data are retained for the durations listed in the table above. You can clear all stored data at any time through your browser settings. Push notification subscriptions remain active until you unsubscribe through your browser or device settings.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes, we will re-request your cookie consent.
10. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies or to exercise your data rights, see our Privacy Policy for contact information.