Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to store information about your browsing session. Think of them as digital breadcrumbs that help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on smartwave.com. We also use similar technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage to enhance our platform's functionality.

These technologies work behind the scenes to make your visits to Smart Wave more personalized and efficient. When you return to our platform, cookies help us recognize you and remember your settings, so you don't have to start from scratch each time.

Types of Cookies We Use

How We Use Tracking Information

Our tracking technologies serve several important purposes that directly benefit your experience on Smart Wave. We use this information to enhance platform security, personalize your dashboard, and recommend crowdfunding opportunities that align with your interests and investment history.

• Maintaining secure user sessions and preventing unauthorized access to your account
• Personalizing your project recommendations based on your browsing and funding history
• Optimizing our platform performance and identifying technical issues
• Analyzing user behavior to improve our crowdfunding features and user interface
• Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns and partnership efforts
• Providing customer support by understanding your interaction history

Data Collection and Storage

We collect various types of information through our tracking technologies, including your device information, browsing patterns, interaction with projects, and preferences. This data helps us build a comprehensive understanding of how our platform is used and where we can make improvements.

Information Type	Purpose	Retention Period
Login credentials	Account security and authentication	Session duration
Project preferences	Personalized recommendations	12 months
Site usage analytics	Platform optimization	24 months
Marketing interactions	Campaign effectiveness	18 months

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Keep in mind that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our platform.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Each browser handles cookie management differently. In Chrome, you can access cookie settings through Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies. Firefox users can find these options under Options > Privacy & Security. Safari users should look in Preferences > Privacy. Edge users can access these settings through Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions.

For mobile devices, cookie settings are typically found within your browser's privacy or security settings. Remember that clearing all cookies will log you out of websites and remove your saved preferences across all sites you visit.

Third-Party Tracking

We work with trusted third-party services that may place their own cookies on your device. These partners help us provide analytics, advertising, and other services that enhance your experience on Smart Wave. These third parties are bound by their own privacy policies and our data processing agreements.

Some of these third-party cookies are used for advertising purposes, helping us reach potential users who might be interested in crowdfunding opportunities. You can opt out of interest-based advertising through industry tools like the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through our platform or by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we're protecting your privacy.

The most current version of this policy will always be available on our website, and we'll include the date of the last update at the top of the page. Your continued use of Smart Wave after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.