1. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation and security of EpicBDSM. They may be used for functions such as user authentication, account management, session management, security, and maintaining the proper functionality of the Platform.

2. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may be used to remember user preferences, settings, and other choices made while using the Platform. These cookies help provide a smoother and more convenient user experience.

3. Analytical Cookies
Where analytical tools are used, cookies or similar technologies may collect information about how users interact with EpicBDSM, such as visits, navigation, technical performance, and general usage patterns. Such information may be used to improve the Platform and its functionality.

4. Marketing Cookies
EpicBDSM may use marketing or advertising-related cookies where such technologies are implemented and permitted by applicable law. Where consent is legally required, these cookies will only be used after the user's consent.

1. Necessary Cookies
Cookies that are strictly necessary for providing requested Platform functionality may be used without consent where permitted by applicable law, as they are required for the operation, security, or functionality of the service.

2. Non-Essential Cookies
Non-essential cookies, including certain analytical, functional, or marketing cookies, are used on the basis of user consent where such consent is required by applicable law.

3. Withdrawal of Consent
Where cookie processing is based on consent, users may withdraw or change their consent at any time through the available cookie settings or their browser settings. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

1. Managing Cookies
Users can control, restrict, or delete cookies through their browser or device settings. Depending on the Platform configuration, EpicBDSM may also provide a cookie consent mechanism allowing users to manage non-essential cookies.

2. Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies or similar technologies may be placed or managed by third-party service providers used in connection with the Platform, such as hosting, security, analytics, payment, or other technical services. Such providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and applicable law.

3. Cookie Retention
Cookies may be either session-based or persistent. Session cookies are generally removed when the browsing session ends, while persistent cookies may remain on the user's device for a defined period depending on their purpose and configuration.

4. Disabling Cookies
Users may disable or delete cookies through their browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect the availability or functionality of certain parts of EpicBDSM.

1. Updates to This Cookie Policy
The Operator may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, technology, third-party services, or the functionality of EpicBDSM. Users are encouraged to review this Policy periodically.

2. Contact
For questions concerning cookies or privacy, users may contact the Operator at epicbdsm@proton.me.

3. Effective Date
This Cookie Policy is effective as of 01 September 2026.