This Cookie Policy explains how the WoW Trade Hub website uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with European Union law, especially the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.

1. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, or tablet) when you visit a website.

Cookies primarily allow the website to:

• function correctly,
• remember your settings and choices,
• ensure security and protection against abuse,
• display ads according to your preferences and granted consent.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Necessary (Technical) Cookies

Necessary cookies are required for basic website operation and security. These cookies cannot be disabled in Cookie Settings. If you block them in your browser, parts of the website may not work correctly.

They are mainly used for:

• ensuring proper website functionality,
• user sign-in and session management,
• protection against abuse and attacks,
• storing basic technical settings.

Use of these cookies does not require user consent because they are necessary for service delivery.

b) Preference Cookies

Preference cookies allow remembering your individual choices and settings, such as:

• language preferences,
• interface display options,
• other user settings.

These cookies are stored only based on your consent where required by law.

c) Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

Advertising cookies are used to display ads through third-party advertising systems, especially Google AdSense.

Depending on your choice, we may display:

• non-personalized ads - without using behavior data,
• personalized ads - using cookies and behavior data to show more relevant ads.

Advertising cookies and related technologies are used only after your consent is granted via the cookie banner, where consent is required.

d) Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

Analytics cookies are used to measure traffic and evaluate website performance (for example through Google Analytics) so we can improve the website. These cookies are used only based on your consent where consent is required.

3. Cookies and Third-Party Technologies

WoW Trade Hub uses third-party services, especially:

• consent management (Cookiebot by Usercentrics),
• Google AdSense advertising services (Google Ireland Limited),
• Google Analytics services (Google Ireland Limited),
• Stripe payment gateway (Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd.).

These third parties may:

• store their own cookies or similar technologies (for example localStorage),
• process technical data about device and browser,
• act as independent data controllers under their own privacy policies.

The website operator does not have full control over third-party cookies.

4. Google Consent Mode

The website uses consent management mechanisms (Consent Mode) to ensure Google advertising and analytics cookies are used only in line with your choice.

Consent management is technically implemented through the certified CMP platform Cookiebot by Usercentrics, which supports IAB TCF and passes choices to Google Consent Mode v2.

If you do not grant consent:

• advertising and analytics cookies are not stored (where consent is required),
• only non-personalized ads or no ads are displayed.

5. Payment-Related Cookies (Stripe)

When payments are made via Stripe, technical cookies and security mechanisms may be used for:

• payment security,
• fraud prevention,
• correct transaction processing.

In some cases these technologies are necessary to complete payment and protect against abuse. The website operator has no access to payment card details or sensitive payment information.

6. Cookie Retention Period

Cookie retention period varies by type:

• necessary cookies: for the period strictly required for website operation,
• consent-based cookies (preference, advertising, analytics): usually 6 to 12 months or until consent withdrawal.

The specific list of cookies, providers, and retention periods is provided in the current cookie declaration on this page.

After retention expires, consent may be requested again.

7. How to Grant, Change, or Withdraw Consent

You can at any time:

• change or withdraw consent through the "Cookie settings" link available on the website,
• adjust browser settings (blocking or deleting cookies).

Withdrawing consent does not affect legality of processing performed before withdrawal.

8. Final Provisions

This Cookie Policy may be updated over time depending on legal changes or changes in used technologies.

The current version is always available on the WoW Trade Hub website.