This Cookie Policy explains how waverelle.com uses cookies, local storage, session storage, and similar technologies.
It should be read together with the Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
1. What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on a device when a website is accessed.
They may allow a website to:
- recognize a browser;
- remember preferences;
- maintain a session;
- support account access;
- record consent choices;
- improve security;
- understand general usage patterns;
- identify technical errors.
Some cookies remain only for the duration of a browser session. Others may remain for a defined period unless removed earlier.
2. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, waverelle.com may use:
- local storage;
- session storage;
- browser identifiers;
- pixel tags;
- device identifiers;
- server logs;
- similar technical tools.
These technologies may support the same general purposes as cookies, including security, preferences, performance, and platform functionality.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies support core platform functions.
They may be used to:
- maintain secure sessions;
- keep users signed in;
- protect account access;
- remember consent settings;
- prevent misuse;
- support page navigation;
- maintain basic platform operation.
These cookies are necessary for important features and may not be disabled through the platform’s preference tools.
3.2 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember selections such as:
- language;
- display settings;
- interface choices;
- accessibility options;
- profile preferences;
- previously selected sections.
Disabling these cookies may cause some settings to reset between visits.
3.3 Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help us understand how visitors use the platform.
They may collect information about:
- pages visited;
- time spent on sections;
- navigation paths;
- device and browser categories;
- loading speed;
- technical failures;
- general interaction patterns.
This information may be aggregated and used to improve usability and reliability.
3.4 Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies may support enhanced features such as:
- saved interface settings;
- community tools;
- remembered activity preferences;
- personalized platform elements;
- virtual progress continuity;
- selected profile features.
Some functionality may be reduced when these technologies are disabled.
3.5 Security Cookies
Security cookies may help us:
- detect unusual activity;
- prevent unauthorized access;
- protect login sessions;
- identify repeated failed access attempts;
- reduce technical abuse;
- maintain platform integrity.
4. Virtual Progress and Platform Storage
The platform may use cookies or browser storage to remember:
- virtual progress;
- preferences;
- selected activities;
- virtual currency displays;
- virtual achievements;
- consent choices;
- temporary account or session information.
Virtual currency and virtual items have no real-world monetary value and are used only as entertainment features within waverelle.com.
Clearing browser data may remove locally stored preferences or temporary progress information.
5. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are placed directly by waverelle.com.
Third-party cookies may be placed by trusted service providers that assist with:
- hosting;
- security;
- technical monitoring;
- performance analysis;
- error reporting;
- content delivery;
- support functions.
Third-party providers may process technical information according to their own policies and contractual obligations.
6. Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These cookies are generally removed when the browser is closed.
They may support temporary navigation, account sessions, and security functions.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain for a defined period or until manually deleted.
They may remember consent choices, preferences, or returning browser settings.
The exact duration depends on the purpose of the cookie.
7. Cookie Consent
Where required by applicable law, non-essential cookies will be used only after consent is provided.
A cookie banner or preference tool may allow you to:
- accept selected cookie categories;
- reject non-essential categories;
- save your preferences;
- update a previous choice.
Essential cookies may remain active because they are required for security and basic platform operation.
8. Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow users to:
- view stored cookies;
- delete cookies;
- block all cookies;
- block selected categories;
- receive alerts before cookies are stored;
- clear local storage;
- control site permissions.
Browser settings vary, so you should review the help section of your browser for instructions.
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect:
- account sessions;
- saved preferences;
- consent settings;
- platform personalization;
- virtual progress continuity;
- community features;
- general website functionality.
9. Local Storage and Session Storage
Local storage may remain on a device until it is deleted by the user, the browser, or the platform.
Session storage is generally removed when the relevant browser tab or session is closed.
These technologies may store:
- interface preferences;
- consent selections;
- temporary technical identifiers;
- non-sensitive platform settings;
- temporary progress information.
10. Analytics and Aggregated Information
We may use technical measurement tools to understand general platform usage.
Information may include:
- approximate visitor counts;
- commonly visited pages;
- general device categories;
- browser types;
- session length;
- error frequency;
- feature interaction trends.
Where practical, this information may be aggregated or pseudonymized.
We use it to improve platform structure, content, performance, and accessibility.
11. Security and Fraud Prevention
Cookies and similar technologies may help protect the platform by identifying:
- suspicious login patterns;
- automated requests;
- repeated access failures;
- session tampering;
- misuse of platform features;
- unauthorized attempts to alter virtual progress or virtual currency.
Security-related information may be retained where reasonably necessary to investigate incidents and protect users.
12. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers provide a “Do Not Track” setting.
Because there is no single universally adopted technical standard for interpreting these signals, waverelle.com may not respond to every such setting in the same way.
You may still manage cookies through the browser and any consent tools made available on the platform.
13. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when:
- cookie practices change;
- platform features are modified;
- service providers change;
- technical requirements are updated;
- legal obligations change.
The revised version will be published with a new effective date.
14. Contact Us
For questions about cookies, browser storage, or platform privacy practices, contact:
Email: support@waverelle.com
Website: waverelle.com
Effective Date: 21 July 2026