Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide usage information to the website owner.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a service used by the website, such as an analytics provider). They can also be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

Cointips.net uses cookies strictly for website functionality and anonymous analytics. We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, user profiling, or cross-site tracking.

We use cookies to:
— Remember your cookie consent preference
— Collect anonymous analytics data to understand how the Website is used
— Distinguish unique visitors without identifying them personally
— Measure page load performance and site health

We keep cookie usage to a minimum and only use what is necessary to operate and improve the Website.

Below is a detailed list of the cookies set when you visit Cointips.net.

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for core Website functionality. They cannot be disabled.

Google Analytics Cookies
These cookies are set by Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics. They are only placed if you accept analytics cookies.

Umami Analytics (Cookieless)
Umami is our self-hosted, open-source analytics platform. Unlike traditional analytics tools, Umami does not set any cookies on your device. It uses an anonymous session hash (derived from a salted combination of IP address and browser details, never stored raw) to count visits without identifying you. All data stays on our servers and is never shared with third parties.

Custom Analytics Cookies
We use a minimal number of first-party cookies for our own lightweight performance monitoring.

We do not set any advertising, social media, or remarketing cookies.

In addition to cookies, the Website uses your browser's local storage (localStorage) for certain features. Local storage is similar to cookies but is not sent to the server with each request — it stays entirely on your device.

We use local storage for:

Watchlist
When you add coins to your Watchlist, your selections are saved in localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers. If you clear your browser's local storage or use a different device, your Watchlist will be empty.

Theme and display preferences
Any display preferences you set (such as currency display or table settings) may be stored in localStorage to persist across visits.

Local storage data can be cleared at any time through your browser settings (typically under "Site Data" or "Storage"). Clearing it will reset your Watchlist and preferences.

The only third-party cookies used on Cointips.net are those set by Google Analytics. These cookies are subject to Google's own privacy policy and data processing terms.

Google may process the anonymous data collected through these cookies on servers located outside of the European Economic Area. Google Analytics data is used by us solely to understand aggregate Website usage patterns.

We do not use any other third-party services that set cookies, including social media plugins, advertising networks, embedded content, or comment systems.

For more information on how Google handles data collected through Analytics, visit: Google's Privacy Policy and Google Analytics' data practices documentation.

You have full control over which cookies are stored on your device.

Cookie consent banner
When you first visit Cointips.net, a cookie banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential (analytics) cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the Website footer.

Browser settings
All modern browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. You can typically find these controls under Settings > Privacy or Settings > Cookies. Common options include:
— Block all cookies
— Block only third-party cookies
— Delete cookies when the browser is closed
— Delete specific cookies manually

Opt-out tools
To specifically opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Do Not Track
Our self-hosted Umami instance respects the Do Not Track (DNT) signal. If your browser sends a DNT header, Umami will not track your visit. Google Analytics does not currently honor the DNT signal.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect some Website functionality, though core features like browsing cryptocurrency data will continue to work normally.

In accordance with applicable regulations, including the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we request your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Strictly necessary cookies (such as your consent preference) do not require consent and will be set regardless of your choice, as they are needed for the Website to function.

Analytics cookies from Google Analytics and our custom analytics will only be activated after you give consent through our cookie banner. Umami is cookieless and does not require cookie consent, but we include it in our preference panel for full transparency. If you decline, these cookies will not be set and no analytics data will be collected from your visit.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the link in our Website footer or by clearing your cookies through your browser settings.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, our analytics tools, or legal requirements.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we introduce new types of cookies or significantly change how we use existing ones, we will request your consent again through the cookie banner.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.