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    Cookie Policy

    Last updated: 9/2/2026
    1. What are Cookies?

    Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

    Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and allow us to provide you with a better, more personalized experience.

    2. Types of Cookies We Use

    Strictly Necessary Cookies

    These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

    • Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
    • Security cookies to prevent fraud and protect your account
    • Session management cookies
    • Load balancing cookies to ensure website performance

    These cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

    Functional Cookies

    These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.

    • Language and region preferences
    • Display preferences (theme, layout)
    • Shopping cart contents
    • Watchlist and favorites
    • Search filters and sorting preferences

    Analytical Cookies

    These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

    • Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
    • Page view and user journey tracking
    • Performance monitoring cookies
    • Error tracking and debugging cookies
    • A/B testing cookies for website improvements

    Third-party providers: Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics

    Marketing & Advertising Cookies

    These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

    • Targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior
    • Social media integration cookies
    • Retargeting cookies for personalized ads
    • Conversion tracking for advertising campaigns

    Third-party providers: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, PayPal tracking

    3. Third-Party Cookies

    In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements on and through the website.

    Payment Processing

    PayPal: We use PayPal for secure payment processing. PayPal may set cookies to facilitate transactions and prevent fraud.

    Analytics & Performance

    Google Analytics: Used to analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our services.
    Firebase: Used for performance monitoring and crash reporting.

    Social Media Integration

    Social Media Platforms: If you choose to share content or login using social media accounts, those platforms may set their own cookies.

    4. Purpose of Cookie Usage

    We use cookies for the following purposes:

    Essential Website Function

    • Maintaining your login session
    • Preserving your shopping cart contents
    • Ensuring website security
    • Managing user preferences

    Personalization

    • Remembering your search preferences
    • Displaying relevant product recommendations
    • Customizing your user interface
    • Saving your watchlist and favorites

    Analytics & Improvement

    • Understanding how you use our website
    • Identifying popular products and features
    • Improving website performance
    • Testing new features and layouts

    Marketing & Communication

    • Delivering relevant advertisements
    • Measuring advertising effectiveness
    • Personalizing email communications
    • Retargeting website visitors
    5. Data Collection & Usage

    Through cookies, we may collect the following types of information:

    Technical Information

    • IP address and location data
    • Browser type and version
    • Operating system
    • Device type and screen resolution
    • Referral source

    Behavioral Information

    • Pages visited and time spent
    • Click patterns and user interactions
    • Search queries and filters used
    • Products viewed and purchased
    • Login frequency and duration

    How We Use This Data

    This information helps us understand user preferences, improve our marketplace functionality, personalize your experience, and ensure the security and performance of our platform. We may combine cookie data with information you provide when creating an account or making purchases.

    6. Your Cookie Choices & Control

    You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

    Cookie Consent Banner

    When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

    Browser Settings

    You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

    • View what cookies are stored on your device
    • Delete cookies individually or all at once
    • Block cookies from specific websites
    • Block all third-party cookies
    • Set cookies to be deleted when you close your browser

    Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

    Third-Party Opt-Outs

    Google Analytics: Opt-out browser add-on

    Google Ads: Ad settings page

    Industry Opt-Out: Your Online Choices (EU) | NAI Opt-Out (US)

    7. Cookie Retention Period

    Different cookies have different retention periods:

    Session CookiesDeleted when you close your browser
    Persistent CookiesRemain for a set period (days to years)
    Authentication Cookies30 days (or until logout)
    Analytics Cookies2 years (Google Analytics standard)
    Preference Cookies1 year
    8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

    We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

    • Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date
    • Sending email notifications to registered users (for significant changes)
    • Displaying a notice on our website homepage

    We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

    9. Contact Information

    If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

    General Inquiries

    Email: support@midnightmerchant.com.au

    Phone: +61 468 531 807

    Privacy & Data Protection

    Email: privacy@midnightmerchant.com.au

    Response time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

    Postal Address

    Trading Card Games Marketplace
    [Your company address]
    [City, State/Province, Postal Code]
    [Country]
    10. Related Policies

    This Cookie Policy is part of our broader privacy framework. For complete information about how we handle your data, please also review:

    Privacy Policy

    Comprehensive information about our data practices

    View Privacy Policy →

    Terms of Use

    Legal terms governing your use of our website

    View Terms of Use →
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