Cookie Policy – LootNinja.org
Effective Date: November 24, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Lootninja (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://lootninja.org, in compliance with UK law, including the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files or similar technologies (such as local storage, pixels, or SDKs) that are placed on your device by websites you visit. They help improve website functionality, user experience, and provide valuable information to site operators.
- Session Cookies: temporarily stored and deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
We may also use cookies and related technologies to meet requirements from acquiring banks, payment processors, and card schemes, including for fraud monitoring, transaction risk analysis, and AML/KYC compliance.
2. How We Use Cookies
Cookies are used for different purposes:
- Essential Cookies: necessary for the website to operate properly (e.g., shopping cart, checkout). Consent is not required.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: track user interaction with the site to improve functionality (e.g., Google Analytics). These are set only with your consent.
- Functionality Cookies: remember your preferences and enhance your experience. Set only with consent.
- Marketing/Advertising Cookies: deliver personalized advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. Some marketing cookies also help comply with payment processor, acquiring bank, or card scheme requirements, including fraud and risk assessments.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies are placed by third parties who provide services to us, such as payment processors, card schemes, acquiring banks, fraud prevention vendors, and analytics providers. These third-party cookies may track your activity across multiple websites.
Where required by law, third-party cookies are only activated after you provide consent via our cookie banner or preference settings. These cookies can also be used to verify transactions, detect fraud, and meet AML/KYC obligations.
4. Consent and Control
When you first visit LootNinja.org, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent for non-essential cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Customize your preferences.
Essential cookies are automatically applied, as they are required for basic website operations, including completing payments and maintaining secure transactions. You can withdraw or modify consent at any time through our Cookie Preferences link (usually in the footer) or via your browser settings. Note that disabling non-essential cookies may reduce functionality, but essential cookies will continue to operate for regulatory or contractual purposes.
5. Managing Cookies
Most modern browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Instructions vary depending on your browser; please consult your browser’s help section.
Disabling essential cookies may prevent key features from functioning correctly, including checkout, cart management, and secure payment processing. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled to ensure smooth website operation and compliance with payment provider obligations.
6. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you are entitled to:
- Access information about the cookies used and the processing of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
- Request deletion or restriction of personal data collected via cookies, where applicable.
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Requests can be sent to info@lootninja.org.
Please note that cookies essential for payment processing and fraud/AML checks may continue to function to meet regulatory and contractual obligations.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, you may contact us via the website form or by email: info@lootninja.org.
8. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
