Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15 June 2025  ·  Effective: 15 June 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (browser or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit — such as your preferences, session state, and usage patterns — making your next visit easier and the site more useful.

barkoscial uses cookies and similar technologies (local storage, pixel tags) to operate our platform, improve performance, and deliver relevant financial product information to our users.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

3. Why We Use Cookies

• · To authenticate and secure your account and wallet sessions
• · To remember your display preferences (dark/light mode, language)
• · To analyse traffic and improve platform reliability
• · To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorised access
• · To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• · To comply with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to financial services

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party service providers acting on our behalf. These providers have their own privacy policies and are independently responsible for the data they collect.

5. How to Manage & Disable Cookies

You have full control over optional cookies. You can withdraw or update your consent at any time through the following methods:

• → Cookie Banner: Click "Manage Cookies" in the banner at the bottom of any barkoscial page to update your preferences at any time.
• → Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via Settings → Privacy → Cookies. Refer to your browser's help documentation.
• → Opt-Out Tools: Use Google's Ad Settings, Twitter's privacy controls, or industry tools like YourAdChoices to opt out of interest-based advertising.
• → Contact Us: Email [email protected] and we will assist with specific cookie opt-out requests within 72 hours.

6. Your Consent

When you first visit barkoscial, a cookie consent banner will appear. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to all cookie categories. By clicking "Manage Cookies", you can enable or disable each optional category individually.

Consent is voluntary and free — declining optional cookies will not affect your access to core DeFi services. Our legal basis for strictly necessary cookies is legitimate interest; for optional cookies, it is your explicit consent under GDPR Art. 6(1)(a).

7. Cookie Retention Periods

• · Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
• · Persistent cookies — retained for up to 13 months, unless you delete them earlier
• · Consent record — stored for 12 months, after which you will be asked to re-confirm

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our platform evolves or as regulatory requirements change. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date above and, where appropriate, notify you via in-app notification or email. Continued use of barkoscial after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact & Questions

For any questions or requests relating to cookies or data privacy, contact our Data Protection team: