Cookie Policy

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cookie Policy for Jackpot Sounds (the "Site"). Depending on your country of residence, the site is operated by the applicable Shotake entity ("Company," "we," "our," or "us"): Shotake Inc. (for US residents) or Shotake Limited (for non-US residents).

This policy is an integral part of our overarching Privacy Policy and explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you interact with our Site and Services, including the Replay Hub and our Affiliate Directory.

Because Jackpot Sounds operates on a global scale, we are deeply committed to respecting your privacy and adhering to a wide array of international data protection laws (such as the GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and the Australian Privacy Act).

We use cookies to ensure the core functionality and security of our Site, to remember your consent preferences, and to analyze Site traffic so we can continuously improve your user experience. Consistent with our core privacy principles, we do not use cookies to sell your personal data, nor do we use them to share your information with third-party networks for cross-context behavioral advertising.

To ensure we collect, manage, and store your cookie preferences legally and transparently across all the diverse jurisdictions we serve, we utilize a specialized, internationally recognized Consent Management Platform called Cookiebot.

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded and stored on your browser or device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used by online platforms to make websites work more efficiently, enhance the user experience, and provide analytical information to the website owners.

Cookies can be categorized in several ways based on their origin and lifespan:

First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies:

• First-party cookies are set directly by Jackpot Sounds. They are generally used to remember your preferences (like your language selection or cookie consent status) and keep the Site functioning properly.
• Third-party cookies are set by external service providers we partner with (such as Google Analytics or our Consent Management Platform). Because our Affiliate Directory links to external Operators, please note that third-party Operators may also set their own cookies if you choose to navigate to their platforms; those are governed by their respective privacy policies.

Session vs. Persistent Cookies:

• Session cookies are temporary and expire automatically the moment you close your web browser.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a pre-defined period (or until you manually delete them) to help the Site recognize you as a returning visitor.

3. CONSENT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM (COOKIEBOT)

Given our diverse global audience spanning more then 20 distinct geographies – including stringent regulatory environments like the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and specific U.S. states – we have implemented a robust, automated Consent Management Platform (CMP) provided by Cookiebot.

We use Cookiebot to ensure our Site remains strictly compliant with international data privacy regulations (such as the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, CCPA/CPRA, and others). Cookiebot performs the following critical functions for our Site:

• Automated Scanning: It regularly scans our Site to detect, categorize, and declare all cookies and tracking technologies currently in use.
• Prior Consent: In jurisdictions where it is legally required, Cookiebot ensures that no non-essential cookies (such as Analytics cookies) are deployed on your device until you have given your explicit, affirmative consent.
• Consent Logging: It securely logs and stores your consent state in a compliant, anonymized manner to verify our adherence to legal requirements.
• User Control: It provides a persistent, accessible mechanism (the cookie banner and settings widget) that allows you to withdraw or modify your consent at any time just as easily as you gave it.

4. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Site traffic, and manage your privacy preferences. Through our Consent Management Platform (Cookiebot), we categorize the cookies deployed on Jackpot Sounds according to their specific purpose:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are required for the core functionality and security of the Site. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as establishing a secure connection or saving your cookie consent preferences. Because the Site cannot function properly without them, these cookies cannot be switched off in our systems. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the Site will then not work.
• Analytics Cookies: We utilize Google Analytics 4 (GA4) exclusively to understand how visitors interact with the Site. These cookies collect technical data—such as your IP address (which is anonymized/masked where required by applicable privacy laws), browser type, device type (mobile vs. desktop), and your specific interactions with the Site (e.g., pages viewed, time spent on pages, and links clicked). The information collected by these cookies is aggregated and helps us monitor Site performance and improve the overall functionality, design, and user experience of our Services.

Important Notice Regarding Marketing and Advertising: We want to be absolutely clear: Jackpot Sounds does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. Furthermore, we do not act as a data broker, and we do not share your personal data with third-party advertising networks for the purpose of cross-context behavioral advertising. As such, we do not deploy invasive third-party marketing or profiling cookies on our Site.

5. YOUR CONTROL AND PREFERENCES

We believe you should have full control over your personal data and online privacy. We provide several transparent mechanisms for you to manage your cookie preferences across all jurisdictions we serve.

• The Cookie Banner: Upon your first visit to the Site, you will be presented with a Cookie Banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. This banner ensures you can make an informed choice before any analytics or tracking technologies are deployed on your device.
• Changing Your Preferences: You can change your preferences at any time. You can easily withdraw your consent or update your choices by interacting with the persistent Cookiebot widget (usually located in the bottom corner of your screen) or by using the consent toggle within the "Cookie Declaration" section at the bottom of this page.
• Global Privacy Control (GPC): Certain state laws require us to recognize Opt-Out Preference Signals, such as the Global Privacy Control (GPC) broadcasted by your browser. Because we do not sell your personal data or share it for targeted advertising, our baseline practice already treats all users as opted-out of such activities. However, our consent management platform is configured to detect and respect valid GPC signals as a request to opt out of any non-essential cookies and tracking automatically.
• Browser Settings: In addition to our automated Consent Management Platform, most web browsers allow you to control cookies directly through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, delete existing ones, or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that if you choose to block strictly necessary cookies via your browser, certain core functionalities of the Site may not work as intended.

6. DETAILED COOKIE DECLARATION

The table and information below are automatically generated and updated by our Consent Management Platform, Cookiebot. This section provides a comprehensive, real-time list of all cookies and tracking technologies currently active on the Site. It details the specific name of each cookie, the provider, its purpose, its expiration time, and its type.

Additionally, your current consent status, the date of your consent, and your unique consent ID are displayed here for your personal records and reference.

7. CHANGES TO THIS COOKIE POLICY

We reserve the right to update or modify this Cookie Policy at any time to reflect changes in our legal obligations, business practices, or technical processes (such as the introduction of new cookies or tracking technologies). Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the "Date updated" at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated policy.

8. CONTACT US

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, your consent preferences, or our data practices, please contact the applicable entity:

For US Residents:

• Company Name: Shotake Inc.
• Email Address: [email protected]
• Mailing Address: 525 Route, 73 North Suite, 104 Marlton, New Jersey 08053

For Non-US Residents (including EEA & UK):

• Company Name: Shotake Limited
• Email Address: [email protected]
• Mailing Address: 170 Franklin Roosevelt, Limassol Chamber, Floor 2, Omonoia 3048, Limassol, Cyprus