Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for many website features to work properly.
How We Use Cookies
Solana Faucet uses different types of cookies for specific purposes. Here's a transparent breakdown:
Essential Cookies
RequiredThese cookies are necessary for the website to function. Without them, you cannot log in, claim from the faucet, or access your dashboard.
- Authentication and session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
- User preference storage
Functional Cookies
Enhanced FeaturesThese cookies enable enhanced features and personalization based on your choices.
- Language and region preferences
- Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
- Referral tracking for proper attribution
- Previously entered form data
Analytics Cookies
InsightsThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it.
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Feature usage statistics
- Error tracking and bug identification
- Performance monitoring
Advertising Cookies
Ads SupportThese cookies support our advertising-funded model that allows us to provide free SOL to users.
- Google AdSense for relevant ad delivery
- Ad frequency management
- Campaign effectiveness measurement
- Interest-based advertising preferences
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies:
Google Analytics
Website analytics
Google AdSense
Advertisement delivery
Supabase
Authentication services
Vercel
Hosting & performance
Managing Your Cookies
You have control over cookies. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete individual cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies entirely
- Delete all cookies when closing your browser
Note: Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using core features like logging in and claiming from the faucet.
Cookie Retention Periods
| Cookie Type | Retention |
|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until browser closes |
| Authentication cookies | 7-30 days |
| Preference cookies | 1 year |
| Analytics cookies | Up to 2 years |
| Advertising cookies | Up to 2 years |
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal/regulatory reasons. The "Last updated" date indicates when it was last revised. We encourage periodic review of this page.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please reach out to our support team.
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