What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, themscards.com) are called "first-party cookies." Those set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." A first-party cookie might remember your preferred event filter on our calendar, while a third-party cookie might be placed by an analytics provider to measure aggregate traffic patterns.
Cookies are not programs and cannot execute code on your device. They cannot read data from your hard drive or access personal files. Each cookie is a simple text record that a website asks your browser to store and return on subsequent visits.
Why We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate. We refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Without them, core functions such as session management and security checks would not work.
Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. For example, if you frequently browse our developer workshop listings, a preference cookie may help us surface similar events the next time you visit. This helps us present the most relevant cryptocurrency and blockchain events in Sydney to you.
We do not use cookies to identify you personally unless you have separately provided that information to us. Where analytics cookies are used, the data is typically aggregated and does not link back to an individual user profile on our end.
Types of Cookies Used
The cookies we use fall into several categories based on their purpose and lifespan. Understanding these distinctions can help you make informed choices when managing your browser settings.
Expire when you close your browser. These handle temporary tasks such as keeping you logged in during a single visit.
Stay on your device for a set period after your browser closes. These remember preferences such as your default event category filter.
Remember your preferences and help the site function. For example, whether you prefer the calendar view or the list view for upcoming events.
Help us understand how our site is being used in aggregate. We use these to identify which event pages are most visited and where improvements are needed.
We do not use advertising cookies that track you across multiple websites. Our use of cookies is limited to operating the site, remembering your preferences, and understanding aggregate usage patterns.
Managing Cookies via Browser
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Most modern browsers allow you to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies that have already been set.
If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. For instance, event filter preferences may not persist between visits, and certain interactive features may not work as intended.
You can typically find cookie controls in your browser's settings menu under "Privacy" or "Site Data." Each browser has its own help pages with step-by-step guidance. Removing or blocking cookies may require you to re-enter preferences each time you visit.
Third-Party Tracking
Some of our partners may also use cookies or other tracking technologies on our site to provide us with information about your activities. These may include analytics providers, video embedding services, or social media platforms that power embedded content on our event pages.
We do not have control over these third-party cookies. They are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties. We recommend checking those policies for more information about their practices, including how they use the data they collect and what choices they offer.
The presence of third-party cookies does not mean themscards.com endorses those providers or assumes responsibility for their data handling. Our role is limited to making you aware that such technologies may be present when embedded content loads in your browser.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates may also reflect changes in how embedded third-party content behaves on our site.
Please re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. Material changes will be reflected in the "last reviewed" date shown in the contents navigation above. Continued use of the site after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
More Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us. We are happy to clarify how a specific cookie works, what data it collects, or how it affects your browsing experience on themscards.com.
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Consent
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Your continued use of themscards.com after any change to this Cookie Policy constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. If you have previously accepted cookies through our consent banner and wish to change your preference, you can typically adjust settings through your browser controls or clear cookies stored on your device.