Last Updated: January 10, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our website
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use
2. How We Use Cookies
Fastest Steeds uses cookies for several important purposes:
Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled.
- Age verification to ensure 21+ compliance
- Security and fraud prevention
- Basic website functionality
- Session management
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
- Website traffic analysis
- Popular content identification
- User behavior patterns
- Performance optimization
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to provide a more personalized experience.
- Language preferences
- Display settings
- Previously visited pages
- User interface preferences
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| age_verified |
Stores age verification status (21+) |
24 hours |
Essential |
| session_id |
Maintains user session |
Session |
Essential |
| user_preferences |
Remembers display and language settings |
30 days |
Functionality |
| analytics_ga |
Google Analytics tracking |
2 years |
Analytics |
| site_interaction |
Tracks user engagement metrics |
1 year |
Performance |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
- Provides website analytics and user behavior insights
- Helps us improve our content and user experience
- Data is anonymized and aggregated
Content Delivery Networks (CDN)
- Ensures fast loading of website resources
- Improves website performance globally
- May set performance optimization cookies
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
Browser Settings
- Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings
- You can block all cookies or allow only certain types
- You can delete existing cookies from your device
- You can set warnings before cookies are stored
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Use Google's opt-out browser add-on
- Industry opt-out pages: Visit youronlinechoices.com or aboutads.info
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Essential Cookies: Website may not function properly
- Performance Cookies: We can't optimize user experience
- Functionality Cookies: Settings and preferences won't be saved
- Age Verification: You may need to verify your age repeatedly
7. Mobile Devices and Apps
If you access our website through mobile devices:
- Mobile browsers use similar cookie technology
- You can manage cookies through your mobile browser settings
- Some mobile features may require local storage
- Age verification requirements still apply on mobile
8. Data Protection and Privacy
We are committed to protecting your privacy:
- Cookie data is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy
- We use industry-standard security measures
- Personal data is not shared with unauthorized parties
- You can request deletion of your cookie data
9. Legal Compliance
Our cookie usage complies with applicable laws:
- We obtain consent for non-essential cookies where required
- We provide clear information about cookie usage
- You have the right to withdraw consent at any time
- We follow data protection regulations in applicable jurisdictions
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time:
- Changes will be posted on this page with updated dates
- Material changes will be communicated through website notices
- Continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of changes
- We recommend reviewing this policy periodically