Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. This can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Fancy Futures uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (fancy-futures.com) to enhance your browsing experience and provide better services.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

• Essential Functionality: To enable core website features and security
• User Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
• Performance: To optimize website speed and functionality
• Marketing: To provide relevant content and advertising (with consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting the site's functionality.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
cookies_accepted	Remembers your cookie preferences	1 year
session_id	Maintains your session security	Session
csrf_token	Prevents cross-site request forgery	Session

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_preferences	Stores your website preferences	6 months
language_preference	Remembers your language choice	1 year

3.3 Analytics Cookies

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

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_ga_*	Google Analytics - property specific	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 hours

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertising and marketing communications.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_fbp	Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions	3 months
ads_preferences	Stores advertising preferences	1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and integration features
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing and fraud prevention

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Opt-out Links

For specific third-party cookies, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook: Facebook Cookie Settings

6. Consequences of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• You may need to re-enter information on each visit
• Personalization features will be limited
• Some interactive elements may not work correctly
• We won't be able to remember your preferences

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

7. Cookie Retention

Cookies are retained for different periods depending on their type:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
• Third-party Cookies: Governed by the third party's retention policy

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. When we make changes:

• We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• For significant changes, we may notify you via email or website banner
• Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

9. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under GDPR and UK data protection law, we use cookies based on:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing)
• Legitimate Interest: For some functional cookies that improve user experience
• Contractual Necessity: For essential cookies required for service delivery