Cookie Policy
Table of Contents
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Required for the platform to function properly:
- Session cookies: Maintain your login state
- Security cookies: Protect against fraud
- Wallet connection: Remember connected wallet
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how users interact with SWARM:
- Google Analytics: Traffic and usage patterns
- Mixpanel: Feature engagement and conversion
- Hotjar: User behavior and heatmaps
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and choices:
- Language preference
- Theme (light/dark mode)
- Display currency
Marketing Cookies
Track advertising effectiveness (optional):
- Google Ads conversion tracking
- Social media pixels (Twitter, Facebook)
- Referral tracking
Detailed Cookie Information
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies used on SWARM, including their type, duration, and provider:
| Cookie Name | Type | Duration | Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
swarm_session |
Essential | Session | SWARM | Maintains user session and authentication state |
swarm_wallet |
Essential | 7 days | SWARM | Remembers connected Web3 wallet address |
swarm_security |
Essential | Session | SWARM | CSRF protection and security tokens |
swarm_prefs |
Preference | 1 year | SWARM | Stores user preferences (language, theme, currency) |
_ga |
Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and tracks sessions |
_gid |
Analytics | 24 hours | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics |
_gat |
Analytics | 1 minute | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google Analytics |
mp_* |
Analytics | 1 year | Mixpanel | Tracks feature engagement and user behavior |
_hjid |
Analytics | 1 year | Hotjar | User behavior tracking and heatmap generation |
_gcl_au |
Marketing | 90 days | Google Ads | Tracks ad conversions and campaign effectiveness |
_fbp |
Marketing | 90 days | Facebook Pixel for ad targeting and conversion tracking | |
_twitter_sess |
Marketing | Session | Twitter analytics and conversion tracking | |
swarm_referral |
Marketing | 30 days | SWARM | Tracks referral sources and affiliate campaigns |
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, SWARM uses other tracking technologies to provide a seamless experience:
Local Storage
Browser local storage is used to persist user preferences and settings locally on your device. Unlike cookies, this data is not transmitted to our servers with every request.
- Purpose: Store language preferences, theme settings, and UI state
- Duration: Persists until manually cleared
- Control: Can be cleared through browser settings or our cookie manager
Session Storage
Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser tab or window.
- Purpose: Maintain temporary state during your session
- Duration: Session only (cleared when tab closes)
- Use cases: Form data, navigation state, temporary calculations
Web3 Wallet Signatures
When you connect your Web3 wallet, we may request cryptographic signatures for authentication purposes.
- Purpose: Verify wallet ownership and authenticate transactions
- Security: Signatures are cryptographically secure and cannot be forged
- Privacy: No private keys are ever transmitted or stored
Pixels & Beacons
Small transparent images embedded in emails and web pages to track engagement.
- Email tracking: Detect email opens and link clicks
- Ad impressions: Measure ad visibility and performance
- Conversion tracking: Track completed actions from marketing campaigns
Your Control: All tracking technologies listed above are subject to the same consent controls as cookies. You can manage your preferences through our cookie consent manager or browser settings.
Managing Cookies
Granular Consent Controls
SWARM provides comprehensive cookie consent controls that give you full transparency and choice over which cookies are used. When you first visit our platform, you'll see our cookie consent banner with the following options:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookies including analytics and marketing cookies for the full platform experience
- Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for platform functionality; analytics and marketing cookies will be blocked
- Customize Preferences: Choose specific cookie categories (Analytics, Preference, Marketing) individually to create a personalized experience
Change Anytime: You can modify your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookie Preferences" button in the footer or accessing your account settings.
Cookie Management Options
You have multiple ways to control cookies on SWARM:
- Cookie Consent Manager: Use our built-in cookie manager to accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences at any time
- Account Settings: Manage your preferences in your account dashboard for persistent control across devices
- Browser Settings: Configure cookie settings directly in your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) to block or delete cookies globally
- Browser Extensions: Install privacy-focused browser extensions like Privacy Badger or uBlock Origin for advanced tracking protection
What Happens When You Customize?
Understanding the impact of your cookie choices:
| Cookie Category | If Enabled | If Disabled |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Full platform functionality, wallet connection, secure sessions | Platform may not function correctly (cannot be disabled) |
| Analytics | Help us improve the platform by understanding user behavior | No analytics tracking; you browse anonymously |
| Preference | Remembers your settings (language, theme, currency) | Need to reset preferences each visit |
| Marketing | See relevant ads and track referral rewards | Generic ads only; referral tracking disabled |
Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent core platform features like wallet connection, transaction signing, and account authentication from working properly.
Third-Party Cookie Opt-Out
Many third-party services provide their own opt-out mechanisms. You can control tracking by these services independently of SWARM:
Analytics & Advertising Opt-Out Links
| Service | Purpose | Opt-Out Link |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics and traffic measurement | tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout |
| Google Ads | Advertising and conversion tracking | adssettings.google.com |
| Social media advertising and pixels | facebook.com/ads/preferences | |
| Social media analytics and advertising | twitter.com/settings/privacy | |
| Mixpanel | Product analytics and user engagement | mixpanel.com/optout |
| Hotjar | Behavior analytics and heatmaps | hotjar.com/policies/do-not-track |
Industry-Wide Opt-Out Platforms
Use these resources to opt out of tracking across multiple advertising networks simultaneously:
- Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.com - Manage preferences for participating EU advertising companies
- Network Advertising Initiative (US): optout.networkadvertising.org - Opt out of targeted advertising from NAI members
- Digital Advertising Alliance (US): optout.aboutads.info - Control interest-based advertising from DAA members
- TRUSTe Preference Manager: preferences-mgr.truste.com - Manage tracking preferences for certified companies
Browser Do Not Track (DNT)
Most modern browsers support the Do Not Track (DNT) signal that requests websites not track your browsing activity:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data → Send a "Do Not Track" request
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Send "Do Not Track" requests
Note: SWARM respects Do Not Track signals and will not load non-essential tracking scripts when DNT is enabled. However, DNT is not legally enforced and compliance varies across websites.
Mobile App Tracking Controls
If you use SWARM through a mobile app, you can control tracking through device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services:
- Google Analytics, Google Ads
- Twitter, Telegram analytics
- Payment processors
These services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.
Contact Us
Questions about cookies? Contact privacy@myswarm.io