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Wataku Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Wataku uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use the Wataku website, applications, and online services (collectively, the “Services”).

This Policy should be read together with the:

  • Wataku Privacy Policy
  • Wataku Terms of Service

By continuing to use the Services, you acknowledge that cookies and similar technologies may be used as described in this Policy, subject to applicable law and any consent requirements.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.

Cookies help websites:

  • remember information between visits;
  • keep users signed in;
  • improve security;
  • remember preferences;
  • understand how the Services are used;
  • improve performance.

Wataku may also use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and other browser-supported technologies where appropriate.

3. Why Wataku Uses Cookies

Wataku uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • provide the Services;
  • authenticate users;
  • maintain secure sessions;
  • remember preferences;
  • improve performance;
  • diagnose technical issues;
  • understand platform usage;
  • improve gameplay and user experience;
  • protect against fraud and abuse.

Wataku does not use cookies to sell your personal information.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for Wataku to function properly.

Examples include:

  • user authentication;
  • secure login sessions;
  • account security;
  • fraud prevention;
  • load balancing where applicable;
  • remembering consent choices;
  • maintaining gameplay sessions.

Without these cookies, important parts of Wataku may not function correctly.

These cookies generally cannot be disabled through the Services because they are necessary to provide requested functionality.

4.2 Preference Cookies

Preference cookies help remember choices you make, such as:

  • language;
  • theme (light or dark mode);
  • interface preferences;
  • accessibility settings;
  • gameplay preferences where applicable.

These cookies improve convenience but are not generally required for core functionality.

4.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Wataku may use analytics technologies to better understand:

  • which pages are visited;
  • how features are used;
  • application performance;
  • loading times;
  • error rates;
  • overall platform reliability.

Analytics information helps improve the Services.

Where required by applicable law, analytics cookies will only be used after obtaining the appropriate consent.

4.4 Security Cookies

Security-related technologies help:

  • detect suspicious activity;
  • prevent unauthorized access;
  • protect user accounts;
  • reduce fraud;
  • identify abusive automated traffic.

These technologies help maintain a safe environment for all players.

4.5 Payment-Related Technologies

When purchasing digital products such as the Wataku Founder’s Pack, Stripe or another approved payment processor may use cookies or similar technologies necessary to:

  • securely process payments;
  • prevent fraud;
  • complete transactions;
  • comply with payment industry security requirements.

These technologies are governed by the applicable payment provider’s own privacy and cookie policies.

Wataku does not control how third-party payment providers use their own cookies.

5. Third-Party Services

Wataku may rely on trusted third-party providers that use cookies or similar technologies as part of the services they provide.

Depending on the Services enabled, examples may include:

  • payment processing;
  • authentication services;
  • cloud hosting;
  • analytics;
  • content delivery.

Each provider maintains its own privacy and cookie practices.

Where appropriate, users are encouraged to review those providers’ policies.

6. Artificial Intelligence Features

AI-powered features themselves do not rely on cookies for their decision-making.

However, cookies or similar technologies may be used to:

  • maintain authenticated sessions;
  • remember user preferences;
  • support AI-related interface settings;
  • improve the reliability of AI-powered features.

AI conversations and coaching interactions are governed by the Wataku Privacy Policy and future AI Usage Policy rather than this Cookie Policy.

7. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • view stored cookies;
  • delete cookies;
  • block some or all cookies;
  • configure cookie preferences.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent important Wataku features from functioning correctly, including:

  • signing in;
  • maintaining gameplay sessions;
  • accessing your account;
  • completing purchases.

8. Browser Settings

Cookie management procedures vary by browser.

Refer to your browser’s documentation for instructions on:

  • enabling cookies;
  • disabling cookies;
  • deleting stored cookies;
  • configuring site-specific permissions.

9. Future Cookie Preferences

As Wataku evolves, we may introduce a cookie preferences center that allows users to manage optional categories of cookies where required by applicable law.

Until then, browser settings remain the primary method of controlling cookies, except where consent management tools are provided.

10. Changes to This Policy

Wataku may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

Material changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date and, where appropriate, notifying users through the Services.

11. Contact

Questions regarding this Cookie Policy may be directed to the official Wataku support contact once published.

Contact information will be available before public commercial launch.

12. Summary

Cookies help Wataku:

  • keep your account secure;
  • remember your preferences;
  • improve gameplay;
  • maintain reliable services;
  • understand how the platform can be improved.

We aim to use cookies responsibly, transparently, and only as necessary to provide a secure and enjoyable strategy gaming experience.